For nonmedical support, check out community programs. Many are provided by nonprofit organizations. Others by faith communities. And...

The holiday season is a festive time of year, but it may not feel much like a celebration for people grieving the loss of a loved one....

Almost 3.5 million members of the military served in Vietnam between 1964 and 1975. Was your relative one of them? This group of veterans...

There are many undergarments designed to help with incontinence. They can't prevent it, but they can help your loved one feel more...

Once a year, Medicare offers the option to change plans. In 2021, the Open Enrollment period is October 15–December 7. Your loved one may...

If the person you care for has a life-threatening illness, you might think it's only natural for them to feel down. Even hopeless from...

More than half of older adults take five or more medications per day. That's "polypharmacy," and can be dangerous. Taking too many...

If the person you care for has Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia, you may find their sudden emotional swings more difficult...

One of the most challenging dilemmas when caring for an aging parent is balancing their preference for independence with your concern for...

What do a marathon runner and your aging parent have in common? Both could benefit from compression socks! By applying pressure to the...

It's only natural for family caregivers to worry. Understandably, we spend a lot of time thinking about "what's next." But if you are in...

Medicare is health insurance provided by the federal government. It covers adults 65 and older, as well as persons with disabilities. In...

When your family member is in pain, you are suffering, too. The "mirror neurons" in our brains are programmed to recognize pain in...

A financial advisor manages investments. A daily money manager (DMM) is someone who comes to the home once or twice a month to handle the...

Dialysis is life sustaining yet also quite taxing for the patient. About 25% of people who choose dialysis later decide to stop....

According to psychologist Rick Hanson, PhD, we all have an inner critic and an inner protector. Together they help us maintain a balanced...

Can listening to calming music actually ease pain? Can singing silly songs make you happier? Researchers say this isn't just a...

Receiving criticism is never a pleasant experience, especially from family members. Whether it is a sibling griping about how you care...

There are two forms of government health insurance: Medicare. Basically, age-based insurance for older adults (age 65+), regardless of...

If making it to the bathroom in time is a frequent concern for your relative, they may have an overactive bladder. More than 33 million...