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Expert advice backed by the latest research—for seniors and caregivers alike.

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March 28, 2025

Assisted Living Apartments: Everything You Need to Know

Assisted living apartments provide a haven that integrates both safety and comfort for seniors who need aid with their day-to-day […]

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February 27, 2025

Broken Heart Disease: How to Handle Surviving Spouse Depression

Ways to cope include understanding grief, finding healthy coping strategies, and seeking the right support they need to heal after such an unimaginable loss.
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November 19, 2024

How to Talk to a Parent with Dementia

Dementia can affect a parent’s memory, thinking, and language abilities. With the progression of symptoms, a parent may need help […]

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October 30, 2024

What Are the Eligibility Requirements for Assisted Living?

Assisted living is an incredible way to support an older loved one in need. This special type of senior living […]

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Downsizing Tips for Seniors When Moving to Assisted Living

Downsizing can be a challenge, but it’s extremely liberating. It’s a key part of the process when seniors are moving […]

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Moving Parents Out of Their Home: Best Ways to Be Supportive

Caring for our senior parents is perhaps one of the most profound ways to give back and show love. Sometimes, […]

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August 15, 2024

Key Things to Know About Claiming an Elderly Parent as a Dependent

For a growing number of people with aging parents, matters of tax dependency aren’t just another entry on a financial […]

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