The RAISE Family Caregivers Act: What’s It All About?
By Sarah Nicolay4 min read
This national plan aims to help family caregivers address daily challenges.
Aging
Aging is part of life, but it doesn’t have to be discouraging. Embrace aging as a reflection of all the wisdom you’ve accumulated over the years, and look ahead with excitement and joy.
4 Tips to Balance Caregiving and Relationships
By Julie Hayes5 min read
It’s vital to your well-being to strengthen the other important bonds in your life.
How to Maintain Your Wellness After the Spouse You’ve Cared for Dies
By Julie Hayes4 min read
The health effects of widowhood can be especially damaging for caregivers, so self-care is critical.
Tips to Prepare for a Loved One’s Visit to the Hospital
By Lauri Scharf5 min read
It helps to be ready for anything from an emergency situation to a routine procedure.
This Game of Cards Taught Her a Divine Lesson
By Lou Dean3 min read
Playing with an elderly friend made her worry about aging and memory problems. Then she was reminded that angels are always watching.
Bible Prayers for Aging with Grace
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
Each day, finding another chance to grow in faith through love and trust
The Healing Effects of Holiday Music
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
Hymns, carols and standard songs of the season can be a soothing pathway to the past, even for those with memory loss.
How to Protect an Older Adult from a Grandparent Scam
By Julie Hayes4 min read
This not uncommon form of fraud requires a watchful eye.
Tips to Ease Communication with Someone Who Has Dementia
By Cathy Franz3 min read
The way you express yourself can make a big difference.
Positive Reading: ‘Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness’
By Holly Lebowitz Rossi2 min read
This graphic memoir helps us name and understand isolation—and take steps to loosen its grip on our lives.
The Power of the Written Word: Pen Pals for Older Adults
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
Letters can be a great means of breaking through social isolation.
Are You a Hypervigilant Caregiver?
By Cindy Connolly4 min read
A therapist discusses how to find your balance if your focus has become too “outwardly directed” toward your loved one.
