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Recent reports of Cyclospora outbreaks across the United States have raised concerns about food safety, particularly during the summer months when fresh produce is abundant. While anyone can…
Summer Safety Tips for Older Adults There are two priorities to keep our community’s older adults safe: 1. avoiding the dangers of excessive summer heat and humidity, and…
When summer temperatures climb, most of us look forward to longer days and outdoor gatherings. But for older adults and seniors, hot weather brings unique biological challenges that…
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day (wow, our nation’s 250th!), we're reminded of the freedoms that shape our lives: freedom of choice, freedom of movement, and the…
How Aging Life Care Managers, Elder Law Attorneys, and Financial Planners Achieve Better Outcomes Together By Sue Coyle, COTA, BA, CMC Executive Summary: Effective long-term care planning for…
Managing an older adult's medications is a persistent financial drain. Historically, caregivers have been forced to navigate convoluted coverage phases that made budgeting nearly impossible. The Medicare Part…
Many families begin exploring assisted living after a health concern, fall, or hospitalization. However, assisted living is not just for times of crisis. It can help older adults…
If you are a family caregiver, it’s easy to feel like you are figuring everything out by trial and error. Your goal isn’t to create a sterile, hospital-like…
Being a family caregiver is an act of profound love, dedication, and often, an overwhelming amount of responsibility. You juggle appointments, medications, household tasks, emotional support, and countless…