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04/10/2026

Your "young-old" years are an opportunity to shape the future on your terms. By starting conversations now with your family or trusted decision makers about roles, healthcare wishes, finances, and more, you create clarity for yourself and the people who may one day support you. Early planning leads to calmer, values-based decisions later.

Your "young-old" years are an opportunity to shape the future on your terms. By starting conversations now with your family or trusted decision makers about roles, healthcare wishes, finances, and more, you create clarity for yourself and the people who may one day support you. Early planning leads....

04/09/2026

Is it time to do some spring cleaning in the medicine cabinet? April 25 is National Drug Take Back Day. Learn more about safe disposal methods for drugs that are no longer needed.

04/08/2026

More and more of our lives are online now, including those of older adults. That can be helpful … until a relative becomes incapacitated and no one knows their passwords. Taking time for digital planning now can save family caregivers from big headaches later.

03/24/2026

When you’re a male caregiver, it’s different - Are you a man caring for an aging loved one? According to studies, you probably face some unique challenges, ranging from unfamiliar household tasks and workplace pressures to emotional isolation. Though it may be tough to reach out, finding connection and community support is critical.

Are you a man caring for an aging loved one? According to studies, you probably face some unique challenges, ranging from unfamiliar household tasks and workplace pressures to emotional isolation. Though it may be tough to reach out, finding connection and community support is critical.

03/17/2026

Help with choosing a hospital - Think all hospitals deliver the same level of care? It's a good idea to check their track records. Easy-to-use online tools can give you an idea of how facilities score on safety, quality, and patient experience.

Think all hospitals deliver the same level of care? It's a good idea to check their track records. Easy-to-use online tools can give you an idea of how facilities score on safety, quality, and patient experience.

03/12/2026

Making medical decisions in a crisis - Many decisions that family caregivers need to make, happen with a long lead time. Sometimes, however, things change abruptly and you may need to make a big decision quickly. Learn how to make the wisest decisions possible when the need is urgent.

Many decisions that family caregivers need to make, happen with a long lead time. Sometimes, however, things change abruptly and you may need to make a big decision quickly. Learn how to make the wisest decisions possible when the need is urgent.

03/04/2026

What’s normal aging and what’s not - Aging well isn't about avoiding change. It's about recognizing what's normal, responding early to what's not, and putting thoughtful plans in place while you're capable and in control.

Aging well isn't about avoiding change. It's about recognizing what's normal, responding early to what's not, and putting thoughtful plans in place while you're capable and in control.

03/03/2026

Dementia and long-distance caregiving: Staying connected - Even from miles away, you can stay meaningfully connected to a loved one with dementia. Thoughtful visits, simple tech, and steady communication make a big difference.

Even from miles away, you can stay meaningfully connected to a loved one with dementia. Thoughtful visits, simple tech, and steady communication make a big difference.

02/24/2026

What is bradycardia? - A slower-than-normal heart rate can be common in older adults, but it's important to know when it may signal something more serious. If your loved one is feeling dizzy, weak, or lightheaded, it may be time to talk with a medical professional.

A slower-than-normal heart rate can be common in older adults, but it's important to know when it may signal something more serious. If your loved one is feeling dizzy, weak, or lightheaded, it may be time to talk with a medical professional.

02/17/2026

Protecting your relationship while caregiving - Caring for a family member is demanding, and that stress can spill over into your marriage or close relationships. But with balance, communication, and shared support, it can bring you even closer.

Caring for a family member is demanding, and that stress can spill over into your marriage or close relationships. But with balance, communication, and shared support, it can bring you even closer.

02/10/2026

The importance of sleep - When life gets busy, as it often does for family caregivers, sleep is often the first thing that is sacrificed. But that can be a mistake as serious as skipping food or water. Quality sleep fuels brain function, emotional balance, immunity, and so much more.

When life gets busy, as it often does for family caregivers, sleep is often the first thing that is sacrificed. But that can be a mistake as serious as skipping food or water. Quality sleep fuels brain function, emotional balance, immunity, and so much more.

02/04/2026

The healing power of nature - You don't have to travel to the wilderness to reap the benefits of time spent in nature. You can find the power of nature right in your own neighborhood. A calmer mind, a brighter mood, and a healthier body are all closer than you think.

You don't have to travel to the wilderness to reap the benefits of time spent in nature. You can find the power of nature right in your own neighborhood. A calmer mind, a brighter mood, and a healthier body are all closer than you think.