Elder abuse can be difficult to detect and investigate, so family members must be attentive to their aging loved ones’ financial health. If you believe a senior is being exploited, act quickly and use the proper channels to file an official report.
110 CommentsWhen siblings can’t agree on an elderly parent’s care needs, it might be time to bring in an objective third party to help resolve differences.
29 CommentsAlzheimer’s is indeed a devastating diagnosis for anyone. Spend as much time as you can enjoying the things your family likes to do while taking steps to plan for the future.
6 CommentsTake the time to have an honest conversation with adult children about appointing a power of attorney before you lose your ability to make decisions.
64 CommentsRegardless of who moves in with whom, living with aging parents is a serious decision that affects family relationships, careers, finances, and the physical and mental health of all members in the household.
374 CommentsSometimes family members come to holiday get-togethers bearing more than just gifts. Learn how to keep the peace and avoid family drama with siblings this year.
86 CommentsWhen a senior develops dementia, behavioral changes like verbal outbursts and aggression often come as a shock to family members. Explore tips and advice for coping with excessive cursing.
34 CommentsI was mesmerized by "The Roosevelts," a documentary by Ken Burns about TR, FDR, and Eleanor. Since I've been thinking about my own last years, I wondered which of them handled their own final years best.
0 CommentsAt 31 years old, Miriam Reeves just might be the youngest person ever to get married in a nursing home. She and her fiancé planned on tying the knot in their local church, until Alzheimer’s intervened.
0 CommentsNavigating my father-in-law's health care over the past few months had been like riding a roller coaster. It seemed like things were getting better, but why was I still so tired, frustrated and hurt?
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