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Resources for Helping Older Adults and Their Families Plan for Future Changes

Dear Carol: Sorry if this is a repeat question, but my parents are in denial about the fact that they’re aging. While they...

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Memory Cafés Can Be a Lifeline for Couples Adjusting to Life with Dementia

Dear Carol: I’m afraid my husband and I are a sad cliché of the times. We both earned decent incomes. We put...

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Mistakes to Avoid When Caregiving for Someone Living with Alzheimer’s

Most of us who have cared for someone living with dementia have tried our best to determine how best to provide that...

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Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15: Plans Changing, Premiums Increasing

Dear Readers: Medicare annual open enrollment begins Oct 15, 2025, for 2026 coverage. My usual advice stands. Ignore the calls, look over...

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The ‘AARP Caregiver Answer Book’ Will Become a Classic

I was honored when asked to provide my thoughts about the then-forthcoming The AARP Caregiver Answer Book by Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD and...