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CNA Training: The Hidden Factor That Determines the Quality of Your Loved One’s Care
When you tour an extended care facility, you see the dining room and activities—but the real measure of quality care comes from the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) who provide 80 to 90 percent of hands-on care for older adults.
Addiction Doesn’t Retire: Substance Misuse After 60
You may not picture addiction when you think of your parents or grandparents. Yet late-life substance misuse is common, often missed, and it can fast-track the need for care. Learn the signs, the risks, and where to get age-appropriate help.
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Caring for a Loved One With Arthritis
Millions of Americans are family caregivers. Discover strategies and resources for managing a caregiving burden for those with arthritis.
VA Aid and Attendance: A Vet's Guide to Paying for Extended Care
You want your parent who served our country in the armed forces to have a safe, dignified, and supported at home or in assisted living. Here is how the VA’s Aid and Attendance benefit works in 2025, who qualifies, and how to apply without costly mistakes.
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Arthur Caplan Backs Advance Directives to Refuse Spoon-Feeding in Dementia Care
A growing debate among medical ethicists centers on whether advanced directives should allow caregivers to withhold spoon-feeding in late-stage dementia. Arthur Caplan has now joined the voices in support, raising urgent questions about autonomy, consent, and elder care.
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President Trump, 79, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common condition in older adults. While usually benign, unmanaged cases can lead to complications that affect mobility, care needs, and quality of life.
Billy Joel Cancels Tour After Brain Disorder Diagnosis: What It Means for Long-Term Care and Aging Health
Legendary singer Billy Joel has canceled all tour dates after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus. Here’s what the condition means for older adults and how it can lead to extended care needs.
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What To Do with Parent's Belongings After They Pass
When mom or dad dies, what happens to their stuff? Have a plan to go through your parent's belongings, so you keep valuables and memories.
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First Aid: A Lifesaving Skill, Especially Caregivers of Older Adults
First aid is an invaluable skill that everyone should learn, particularly caregivers of older adults, who are more susceptible to emergencies like falls, strokes, and heart attacks. Knowing how to respond swiftly and effectively can be the difference between life and death.
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Guiding Loved Ones Through the Transition to a Senior Living Apartment
Your parents are getting older and may benefit from the enhanced quality of life offered by an independent senior community or assisted living facility. Engage them in the process of choosing the right community to ensure a smooth and positive transition.
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Small Gestures, Big Impact: How Personal Touches Boost Emotional Health in Gift Giving for Older Adults
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Gray Divorce: Why Document Updates Matter for Splitting Couples Over 50
Divorce changes more than your personal life — it can upend medical, legal, and financial documents that shape aging, caregiving, long-term care, and retirement planning. Learn how to update powers of attorney, beneficiary forms, and care agreements to protect your loved one’s future and your peace of mind.
Guide to Greenville, South Carolina. Growing Retirement Destination for Senior Living
Greenville, South Carolina, is one of the fastest-growing retirement destinations in the Southeast. Learn why older adults are moving here, what senior living options exist, and how to plan for long-term care.