At some point in their lives, most people will eventually need some form of home care—especially veterans. Our country’s heroes deserve care and assistance as they age, and they can benefit from it more than many others. Veterans deserve home care—and more than that, they’re legally entitled to it. The VA offers veterans of every […]

Having a loved one discharged from the hospital is a joyous occasion. It’s an opportunity to celebrate their progress, reconnect with them and help them recover.  But hospital discharge is complicated. Many find themselves caught off guard by the number of things they have to manage, making their family member or friend’s return from the

Family vacations are meant to be fun for everyone involved, but for family caregivers, we know caring for a loved one in unfamiliar circumstances can make it hard to fully unwind. If you’re a family caregiver, there’s some good news: With a little preparation, you can ensure everyone—including yourself—has a good time on your next

A dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming for families to manage. Its symptoms are often painful to witness, and without the right help, it can take a toll on family caregivers. Help does exist, but many family caregivers have more questions than answers, like “What is memory care?” and “How can it really help us?” In-home

For those considering private home care for the first time, it may be difficult to envision what that will look like on a daily basis. How will a caregiver integrate into your house and schedule, what tasks they will undertake and how might it affect day-to-day life? You’re not alone in wondering about this but

At 68, Margaret hikes 10 miles every weekend, runs her own consulting business, and has theenergy to babysit her grandchildren. Meanwhile, her 52-year-old neighbor struggles to getthrough a workday without multiple cups of coffee and feels exhausted by evening. What makes the difference? It’s Not What You Think Most people assume energy differences are due

When Tom’s family gathered for his 75th birthday, everyone noticed the changes. He repeatedstories, forgot names of longtime friends, and seemed confused about simple tasks. But insteadof addressing it directly, family members exchanged worried glances and changed the subject. The Silence Epidemic Families often spend months or even years dancing around cognitivechanges, hoping they’re temporary

Jessica was a high-performing marketing executive who prided herself on her quick thinking andarticulate communication. Then MS entered her life, and suddenly she found herself strugglingto find words in meetings, forgetting important details, and feeling like a completely differentperson. It’s Not in Your Head MS-related cognitive changes affect up to 70% of people with thecondition,

When Sarah received her Parkinson’s diagnosis three years ago, her neurologist spent most ofthe appointment explaining motor symptoms and medication options. What he didn’t have timeto discuss were the challenges that would impact her daily life more than tremors ever would. The 3 AM Wake-Up Call Sarah wakes up every morning feeling like she ran