LTC News Contributor Marie Villeza

December 27th, 2022

Becoming Your Own Health Advocate - Essential Tips for Older Adults

Health becomes very important once you get to your 50s and beyond. The older you get, the more proactive you should be. There are several things you can do now for yourself or an older loved one to be your own health advocate.

Marie Villeza

Health

December 27th, 2022

Becoming Your Own Health Advocate - Essential Tips for Older Adults

Health becomes very important once you get to your 50s and beyond. The older you get, the more proactive you should be. There are several things you can do now for yourself or an older loved one to be your own health advocate.

Marie Villeza

Homecare

November 27th, 2025

Home Features That Make Aging in Place Easier and Safer

You want to stay independent as you age, and the home you choose plays a major role in that. These seven design features can make daily life easier now and prevent safety risks later to allow you to age in place, even when you need extended care at home.

Marie Villeza

Homecare

November 27th, 2025

Home Features That Make Aging in Place Easier and Safer

You want to stay independent as you age, and the home you choose plays a major role in that. These seven design features can make daily life easier now and prevent safety risks later to allow you to age in place, even when you need extended care at home.

Marie Villeza

Homecare

October 25th, 2025

Downsizing, Part of Comprehensive Retirement Plan: Seven Home Features to Demand to Age in Place

Thinking about selling your large house and moving into something smaller in your 50s or 60s? This article walks you through the features to look for, from zero-step entries to wide doorways and low-maintenance yards, so you can downsize once and live comfortably for years to come.

Marie Villeza

Homecare

October 25th, 2025

Downsizing, Part of Comprehensive Retirement Plan: Seven Home Features to Demand to Age in Place

Thinking about selling your large house and moving into something smaller in your 50s or 60s? This article walks you through the features to look for, from zero-step entries to wide doorways and low-maintenance yards, so you can downsize once and live comfortably for years to come.

Marie Villeza

Lifestyle

October 4th, 2024

Managing Financial Health After Retirement - Are You Ready?

Managing finances in retirement requires a shift in thinking. It's crucial to prioritize controlled spending and seek reliable income sources to ensure your nest egg lasts throughout your golden years. Be sure you manage risks, including long-term care.

Marie Villeza

Lifestyle

October 4th, 2024

Managing Financial Health After Retirement - Are You Ready?

Managing finances in retirement requires a shift in thinking. It's crucial to prioritize controlled spending and seek reliable income sources to ensure your nest egg lasts throughout your golden years. Be sure you manage risks, including long-term care.

Marie Villeza

Homecare

August 20th, 2024

Mastering the Triple Challenge: Thriving as a Caregiver, Professional, and Individual

If you find yourself as a caregiver for a loved one, you know it requires careful planning, resilience, and a commitment to self-care. By balancing these roles with intentional strategies, you can take now, you can achieve a fulfilling and harmonious life, even amidst the demands of each responsibility.

Marie Villeza

Homecare

August 20th, 2024

Mastering the Triple Challenge: Thriving as a Caregiver, Professional, and Individual

If you find yourself as a caregiver for a loved one, you know it requires careful planning, resilience, and a commitment to self-care. By balancing these roles with intentional strategies, you can take now, you can achieve a fulfilling and harmonious life, even amidst the demands of each responsibility.

Marie Villeza

Health

January 9th, 2025

Caregivers Key to Protecting Senior Oral Health and Enhancing Quality of Life

Caregivers play a vital role in protecting senior oral health, which is essential for preventing infections, managing chronic conditions, and improving overall well-being. By prioritizing proper dental care, caregivers help enhance seniors' quality of life and support their long-term health.

Marie Villeza

Health

January 9th, 2025

Caregivers Key to Protecting Senior Oral Health and Enhancing Quality of Life

Caregivers play a vital role in protecting senior oral health, which is essential for preventing infections, managing chronic conditions, and improving overall well-being. By prioritizing proper dental care, caregivers help enhance seniors' quality of life and support their long-term health.

Marie Villeza

Homecare

June 9th, 2025

Smart Habits to Help You or Your Parent Age Well

Aging well is about more than good genes. Here’s how you—or your older parent—can build a lifestyle that supports strength, independence, and joy in the years ahead.

Marie Villeza

Homecare

June 9th, 2025

Smart Habits to Help You or Your Parent Age Well

Aging well is about more than good genes. Here’s how you—or your older parent—can build a lifestyle that supports strength, independence, and joy in the years ahead.

Marie Villeza

Health

June 23rd, 2025

Living Forward: How Seniors Can Manage Chronic Pain and Reclaim Quality of Life

Chronic pain affects millions of older adults, but it doesn’t have to define your life. Learn how to manage symptoms, support emotional health, and improve quality of life with proven strategies and caregiver support.

Marie Villeza

Health

June 23rd, 2025

Living Forward: How Seniors Can Manage Chronic Pain and Reclaim Quality of Life

Chronic pain affects millions of older adults, but it doesn’t have to define your life. Learn how to manage symptoms, support emotional health, and improve quality of life with proven strategies and caregiver support.

Marie Villeza

Homecare

June 27th, 2025

Taking Care of a Loved One from Far Away

We live in a society today where families are often separated. As parents or other older family members age they will eventually require some type of Long-Term Care.

Marie Villeza

Homecare

June 27th, 2025

Taking Care of a Loved One from Far Away

We live in a society today where families are often separated. As parents or other older family members age they will eventually require some type of Long-Term Care.

Marie Villeza

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Becoming Your Own Health Advocate - Essential Tips for Older Adults

Becoming Your Own Health Advocate - Essential Tips for Older Adults

Home Features That Make Aging in Place Easier and Safer

Home Features That Make Aging in Place Easier and Safer

Downsizing, Part of Comprehensive Retirement Plan: Seven Home Features to Demand to Age in Place

Downsizing, Part of Comprehensive Retirement Plan: Seven Home Features to Demand to Age in Place

Managing Financial Health After Retirement - Are You Ready?

Managing Financial Health After Retirement - Are You Ready?

Mastering the Triple Challenge: Thriving as a Caregiver, Professional, and Individual

Mastering the Triple Challenge: Thriving as a Caregiver, Professional, and Individual

Caregivers Key to Protecting Senior Oral Health and Enhancing Quality of Life

Caregivers Key to Protecting Senior Oral Health and Enhancing Quality of Life

Smart Habits to Help You or Your Parent Age Well

Smart Habits to Help You or Your Parent Age Well

Living Forward: How Seniors Can Manage Chronic Pain and Reclaim Quality of Life

Living Forward: How Seniors Can Manage Chronic Pain and Reclaim Quality of Life

Taking Care of a Loved One from Far Away

Taking Care of a Loved One from Far Away

Building a Supportive Community Committed to Better Care and Education