Fall is about more than Halloween and cozy sweaters. Many people are thinking about their health: renewing their Medicare coverage, scheduling surgeries before the end of the year, or managing chronic conditions from home. For many families, this can mean learning how to care for a slow-healing wound at home. Wound care doesn’t have to... Read More
If you are raising children while also helping care for an aging parent, you are part of the sandwich generation. These are adults who are supporting two generations at once, often while working and managing a household at the same time. Some days it feels like you are being pulled in two directions before you even finish your morning... Read More
For many families, choosing hospice care is one of the hardest decisions they will ever face. It often comes with fear, grief, and the worry that choosing comfort over continued treatment means giving up. Choosing hospice means choosing quality of life for one’s remaining days. It means helping your loved one feel as good as possible so that the time you have together is meaningful. It... Read More
You love your family and want the best for them. But when more caregiving help is needed at home, one of the hardest parts is knowing who to call first. Sorting out care can feel confusing and overwhelming. The good news is that there are caring professionals who can help guide you through each step. If there are medical emergencies, health concerns, or... Read More
The start of a new year often means big changes, such as new diets, exercise, or goals. While big goals and plans can be exciting, they can also feel overwhelming, especially for older adults and their caregivers. For many seniors, comfort, safety, and peace matter more than major changes. In 2026, choosing consistency over chaos... Read More
The holidays are a special time of year. Homes are filled with the smell of cookies baking, the sound of laughter, and the joy of being with loved ones. For many families, this season also brings questions about how best to care for aging loved ones. A recent survey found that 78% of Americans over... Read More
Many families take on the responsibility of providing care for loved ones at home. While in-home care allows older adults to remain in familiar surroundings and receive personalized attention, it can also bring about new challenges and complexities within family dynamics. November is National Family Caregivers Month and it serves as a reminder of the... Read More
Humans respond to music and other sounds through our emotions and intellect alike, so it isn’t surprising that music can impact a person’s sense of well-being and function. Researchers have observed demonstrable changes in the brain when a person is listening to music. Here are some of the benefits music brings as part of palliative... Read More
When November comes around every year, we start thinking about Thanksgiving and the people and things we are grateful for. So it’s fitting that November is also dedicated to the many people who provide care and whose work touches so many. November is: National Family Caregivers Month, National Home Care Month, and National Hospice and... Read More
Grief is a normal response to loss during or after a disaster or other traumatic event. It can be caused by the death of a family member, friend, or even a pet. It’s also a normal reaction to drastic changes to daily routines and ways of life that usually bring us comfort and a feeling... Read More
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