Caregiving

by Debbie Compton The Relationship Between Journaling and Caregiving Many of us find ourselves in difficult caregiving situations where we...

By Rachel Bloom Oh… That dreaded word…HOSPICE. That’s right – NO ONE wants to talk about it… But what if...

by Leslie Farin The MAIDeSITe Electric Chair Lift is a must-have for anyone who cares for an older adult who...

by Leslie Farin Did you know there are lots of decorative grab bars that don't look like grab bars on...

by Leslie Farin The Sociavi Digital Health Companion™, created by Dr. Paula Muller, is one of the best health and...

by Ellen Blake What Is Visitability? "What is visitability?" is a good question, as visitability is a term with which...

by Jenny Leigh Hodgins 6 Planet Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Funerals Why I became a memorial planning coach in my...

by Emilia Bourland, OTR, ECHM Questions to ask before choosing a home care agency It’s 8:30am, and a busy day...

Here are some great resources available to New Yorkers. City Meals Providing a lifetime of nourishment in all 5 boroughs...

by Ellen Blake 8 Reasons Suction Grab Bars are Potentially Dangerous Recently, I noticed some suction grab bars in the...

Looking for gifts for elderly women in nursing homes? If your mom lives in one of these communities, you know...

Free Resources for Caregivers Old age is not for sissies - and neither is the caregiver role. You are not...

by Carol Marak Family of choice is the best support team for those aging alone without family support It feels...

by Laurie Miller Owner, Apple Care and Companion Home Care for Parents When do my parents need home care? How do...

by Ellen Blake An unfortunate side effect of aging is we lose people we love. There’s no getting around it....

by Ellen Blake When should a senior stop driving? How do you know when it's time to have that dreaded...

Author: Annette Fields A New Year is upon us and the world is abuzz with new resolutions. This is the...

By Ellen BlakeAt some point, many of us start to fear our parent is no longer safe behind the wheel....

  by Leslie Farin (with Laurie Miller) Holidays are unfortunately not happy for everyone While on a recent trip to...

by Debra Tull Preplanning is a gift. But where to start? I am a Baby Boomer with the privilege of...

by Harriet Gross Saying goodbye I’m home again after spending a few days in Pittsburgh, my hometown, a place I...

by Ellen Blake Resources for Caregivers Caregiving is hard... both physically and emotionally.  I am a caregiver for elderly parents...

by Rebecca Warner, author of My Dad My Dog Dementia Communication Techniques As Health Care Surrogate for my parents, I...

by Ellen Blake Caring for aging parents is hard work. But it can also be rewarding! Taking care of an...

by Leslie Farin Why build an accessible house? Designing and building an accessible home is a journey, one which requires...

by Leah Dobkin Death of a child... His animalistic howl shredded my soul, and literally brought me to my knees...when...

If your mom lives in a nursing home, you know it's unlikely she needs or wants a frivolous gift. It's...

by Leslie Farin It's OK to be old  In a society where we value youth, I say its OK to...

This beautiful poem was shared at a workshop I attended for The Conversation Project.. I have a copy with my...

by Leslie Farin, Publisher 50Plus-Today "It's too early until it's too late" I recently attended a workshop called The Conversation...