Guiding Care

09/28/2025

🎵 Teaching CPR just got a major upgrade! While “Stayin’ Alive” has been the classic choice for CPR training, let’s be real—your Gen Alpha grandkids need something that actually slaps. From Sabrina Carpenter to BTS to Chappell Roan, we’ve curated the perfect playlist of songs your kids know that hit that crucial 100-120 BPM for life-saving chest compressions.

Teach Your Grandkids About Hands-Only CPR Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Every year, over 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals in the United States. Hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can double or triple someone’s chance of survival—b...

09/23/2025

Everything you need to know about flu shots this fall.

Here’s how to protect yourself.

09/22/2025

Popular myths about sleep, debunked.

Is it OK to exercise before you hit the hay? Sleep for less than five hours a night? Sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins sets the record straight to help you get better sleep.

09/21/2025

Medicare Open Enrollment is coming! Don’t let the paperwork and plan options overwhelm you. Learn how working with a trusted care team can help older adults review coverage, understand their choices, and feel confident in their health care decisions. Continue reading, “How to Make Medicare Open Enrollment Stress-Free.”

How to Make Medicare Open Enrollment Stress-Free Every fall, the letters start arriving: Medicare notices, plan updates, and a flood of information that can feel overwhelming. For many older adults, reviewing coverage can be stressful and confusing. The good news is that professionals are available....

09/09/2025

These scientists found Alzheimer’s in their genes. Here’s what they did next.

Three scientists learned they carry genes that dramatically increase their risk for Alzheimer's disease. Now they're working to keep their brains healthy.

09/08/2025

If you are looking into senior care, there’s a good chance you’ll come across some unfamiliar terms and acronyms. Read on to learn some definitions that apply to long-term care. “Definitions You Need to Know About Long-Term Care.”

Definitions You Need to Know About Long-Term Care Planning for long-term care can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re navigating unfamiliar terminology and complex options. Whether you’re thinking ahead for yourself or helping a loved one, understanding the landscape of long-term care is e...

09/07/2025

Caring for an aging loved one from afar can be overwhelming. Long-distance caregivers often juggle travel, work, and family responsibilities while worrying if their loved one is truly safe and supported. An Aging Life Care Professional® can provide local oversight, coordinate care, and serve as your trusted eyes and ears, bringing peace of mind better quality of life to older adults.

Read more at: https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/help-for-long-distance-caregivers/

09/04/2025

Grief feels unbearable, disorienting and chaotic—a grief researcher and widow shares evidence-based ways to face the early days of loss.

Grief affects the mind, body, emotions, nervous system and even deeply held beliefs – a reality many only grasp once loss arrives.

09/03/2025

Making your home safe for someone with dementia. Caregivers are advised to establish routines, keep loved ones engaged and eliminate risks throughout the living spaces.

Caregivers are advised to establish routines, keep loved ones engaged and eliminate risks throughout the living spaces

09/02/2025

Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp.

Overuse of digital gadgets harms teenagers, research suggests. But ubiquitous technology may be helping older Americans stay sharp.

09/01/2025

You can’t outrun a bad diet. Food—not lack of exercise—fuels obesity, study finds.

One explanation for the rise in obesity in industrialized countries is that people burn fewer calories than people in countries where obesity is rare. A major study finds that's not the case.

08/31/2025

Did you know that 40% of children treated for medication poisoning in ERs took their grandparent’s medication? This article shares simple but important steps to keep medications secure during visits—because the best memories are made when everyone stays safe. Read “Medication Safety for Grandparents.”

Medication Safety for Grandparents There’s nothing quite like spending time with the grandchildren. The laughter, the stories, the precious moments that create lasting memories. Grandparents have a reputation for being notoriously slack about the rules. At grandma’s house, the kids get to stay u...