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Most recent at the top.
August/September 2026 Print
Newsletter
July 13, 2026 · Caregiving, Dementia, Health
- Options for taking a break from caregiving
- When reasoning becomes a concern
- Who needs a pacemaker?
Preparing for emergencies with a “go bag”
Aging Well Blog Handout
July 3, 2026 · Aging Well Blog Posts
July/August 2026 Print
Newsletter
June 11, 2026 · Caregiving, Health, Housing
- Promise you won't …
- Preventing aspiration pneumonia
- Getting them ready to fly?
June/July 2026 Print
Newsletter
May 14, 2026 · Caregiving, Dementia, Legal, Psychosocial Emotional
- What is "sundowning"?
- Father's Day without Dad
- Completing an advance directive
Clarifying roles before a crisis arises
Aging Well Blog Handout
May 8, 2026 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Family Dynamics
May/June 2026 Print
Newsletter
April 8, 2026 · Caregiving, Finances, Health
- Preparing for in-home care
- Solutions to hearing loss
- Watching for financial abuse
Planning for cognitive changes
Aging Well Blog Handout
April 6, 2026 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Dementia, Finances, Legal
April/May 2026 Print
Newsletter
March 11, 2026 · Caregiving, Finances, Healthcare System, Legal
- Preventing caregiver burnout
- Helping a loved one pay bills
- Do you know their wishes?
When to hire an Aging Life Care™ Manager
Aging Well Blog Handout
February 27, 2026 · Aging Well Blog Posts
March/April 2026 Print
Newsletter
February 11, 2026 · Caregiving, Healthcare System, Technology
- When you're a male caregiver, it's different
- Managing a loved one's digital life
- Help with choosing a hospital
Conversations to start now
Aging Well Blog Handout
January 27, 2026 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Daily Life, Family Dynamics, Finances
February/March 2026 Print
Newsletter
January 10, 2026 · Caregiving, Dementia, Health
- Dementia and long-distance caregiving: Staying connected
- Protecting your relationship while caregiving
- What is bradycardia?
What’s normal aging…and what’s not
Aging Well Blog Handout
January 9, 2026 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Health
January/February 2026 Print
Newsletter
December 9, 2025 · Caregiving, Family Caregiving Basics, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Creating an Emergency Room "go bag"
- The brain-healthy plate
- Getting support from spiritual beliefs
The healing power of nature
Aging Well Blog Handout
December 9, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Health, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
December 2025/January 2026 Print
Newsletter
November 19, 2025 · Caregiving, Family Caregiving Basics, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Balancing caregiving and work
- Caring for feet
- Sage advice from elders
Do you need an advance directive?
Aging Well Blog Handout
November 2, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Healthcare System, Legal
November/December 2025 Print
Newsletter
October 10, 2025 · Caregiving, Dementia, End-of-Life and Grief, Health, Healthcare System
- Dementia and long-distance caregiving: Building a team
- Anemia in older adults
- What is hospice?
Preparing for possible singlehood
Aging Well Blog Handout
October 5, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Psychosocial Emotional
October/November 2025 Print
Newsletter
September 13, 2025 · Daily Life, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- Digital assistants and older adults
- Time to switch Part D plans?
- Honoring a veteran's story with an audio memoir
Being active as you age
Aging Well Blog Handout
July 24, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Health, Self-Care
July/August 2025 Print
Newsletter
June 12, 2025 ·
- What is an enrichment program?
- Medicare help at home
- Living with essential tremor
Preventing dementia starts now
Aging Well Blog Handout
June 6, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Dementia, Health
June/July 2025 Print
Newsletter
May 9, 2025 · Caregiving, End-of-Life and Grief, Grief and Loss, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Helping a parent navigate widowhood
- Preparing for cataract surgery
- What is a prepaid debit card?
May/June 2025 Print
Newsletter
April 10, 2025 · Care Settings, Caregiving, End-of-Life and Grief, Health
- Planning a celebration of life
- What is "prediabetes"?
- Choosing a nursing home
April/May 2025 Print
Newsletter
March 13, 2025 · Health, Legal, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
- Stress relief: only a breath away
- What is the Platinum Rule?
- Essential tremor: the basics
March/April 2025 Print
Newsletter
February 12, 2025 · Caregiving, Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
- Who covers you in an emergency?
- Navigating frustration as a caregiver
- Could it be a misdiagnosis?
February/March 2025 Print
Newsletter
January 9, 2025 · Dementia, Health, Housing
- Heart attack warning signs
- Engaging activities for dementia
- Fire escape planning for older adults
January/February 2025 Print
Newsletter
December 12, 2024 · Dementia, Finances, Grief and Loss, Housing, Psychosocial Emotional
- Creating a dementia-friendly home
- Grief about pet loss
- Minimizing the financial impact of caregiving
December 2024/January 2025 Print
Newsletter
November 13, 2024 · Caregiving, Health, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
- Does standing up cause dizziness?
- Five strategies for emotional health
- Creating a safe mail system
Choosing a financial power of attorney
Aging Well Blog Handout
November 8, 2024 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Finances, Legal
November/December 2024 Print
Newsletter
October 17, 2024 · Dementia, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- Touch as a lifeline for elders
- Holiday dementia visits
- Age-friendly car features
October/November 2024 Print
Newsletter
September 18, 2024 · Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Simplifying the holidays
- What is "observation status"?
- Handy gadgets for arthritis
Living with your kids (and grandkids?)
Aging Well Blog Handout
August 21, 2024 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Family Dynamics, Housing
September/October 2024 Print
Newsletter
August 14, 2024 · Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Reducing and resolving chronic inflammation
- Is assisted living a good fit?
- Suicide and older adults
August/September 2024 Print
Newsletter
July 12, 2024 · Finances, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- How to choose a rollator
- Hope: It's not what you think
- Money tips for low vision
July/August 2024 Print
Newsletter
June 12, 2024 · Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Listening when a loved one is sad
- "Going home tomorrow?!"
- Signs of chronic inflammation
June/July 2024 Print
Newsletter
May 12, 2024 · Dementia, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- Is it hearing loss or dementia?
- Negotiating skills
- "Tech support" scam
May/June 2024 Print
Newsletter
April 12, 2024 · Dementia, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- Ride hailing for older adults
- What is "vascular dementia"?
- Sadness isn't all bad
April/May 2024 Print
Newsletter
March 20, 2024 · Caregiving, Health, Healthcare System
- Home visits are in!
- What is "inflammaging"?
- Adaptive clothing
March/April 2024 Print
Newsletter
February 10, 2024 · Health, Legal, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
- Choosing a support group
- Serving as a special needs trustee
- Chronic kidney disease
February/March 2024 Print
Newsletter
January 9, 2024 · Caregiving, Dementia, Technology
- Tech support for your relative(s)
- Maybe it's not Alzheimer's
- Dealing with disgust
January/February 2024 Print
Newsletter
December 11, 2023 · Dementia, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Acting as a "human guide"
- Early-onset dementia: Money issues
- Making the most of regret
December 2023/January 2024 Print
Newsletter
November 10, 2023 · Care Settings, Dementia, Healthcare System, Technology
- Dementia: Navigating the airport
- Choosing a "senior tablet"
- Positive connections with staff
November/December 2023 Print
Newsletter
October 12, 2023 · Caregiving, Finances, Self-Care
- Family Caregiving 101
- Financial/legal aspects of caregiving
- Pacing yourself
October/November 2023 Print
Newsletter
September 6, 2023 · End-of-Life and Grief, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Physical therapy and pain relief
- Curbing your perfectionism
- Affordable funerals
September/October 2023 Print
Newsletter
August 13, 2023 · Caregiving, Dementia, Healthcare System
- Caring as a stepfamily
- Senior move managers
- Frontotemporal dementia (FTD)
August/September 2023 Print
Newsletter
July 11, 2023 · Caregiving, Dementia, Health
- How is your relative's "social health"?
- Low-vision bathroom
- Adjusting to memory care
Saying “no” when your kids ask for money
Aging Well Blog Handout
June 8, 2023 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Family Dynamics, Finances
July/August 2023 Print
Newsletter
June 7, 2023 · Dementia, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Bringing the hospital home
- What is "healthy selfishness"?
- Dementia: Packing for a trip
June/July 2023 Print
Newsletter
May 9, 2023 · Dementia, End-of-Life and Grief, Psychosocial Emotional
- Dementia: Is travel realistic?
- Senior bullying and exclusion
- Meaningful end of life conversations
May/June 2023 Print
Newsletter
April 14, 2023 · Care Settings, Dementia, Health, Healthcare System
- Cancer screenings covered by Medicare
- Moving to memory care
- Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears
April/May 2023 Print
Newsletter
March 6, 2023 · Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- Do you strive for perfection?
- Pillbox 2.0
- The care plan and meeting
March/April 2023 Print
Newsletter
February 10, 2023 · Caregiving, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Calling a family meeting
- Early-onset Alzheimer's
- Choosing a meal service
February/March 2023 Print
Newsletter
January 2, 2023 · Caregiving, Dementia, Housing
- Home modifications for vision loss
- Is it time for memory care?
- If you are not the primary caregiver
January/February 2023 Print
Newsletter
December 8, 2022 · Caregiving, Healthcare System
- Are you the primary caregiver?
- The yearly "Wellness Visit"
- Where are the paid caregivers?
[BEN] December 2022/January 2023 Print Copy
Newsletter
November 21, 2022 ·
- Healing torn relations
- Dementia and small children
- Dry eye syndrome
December 2022/January 2023 Print
Newsletter
November 10, 2022 · Dementia, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Healing torn relations
- Dementia and small children
- Dry eye syndrome
November/December 2022 Print
Newsletter
October 13, 2022 · Caregiving, Health, Technology
- Honoring family caregivers
- Suppose they don't get better ...
- Not taking meds as directed?
October/November 2022 Print
Newsletter
September 9, 2022 · Caregiving, Dementia, Psychosocial Emotional
- October is National Crime Prevention Month
- Putting anticipation to work for you
- What is Lewy body dementia?
September/October 2022 Print
Newsletter
August 12, 2022 · Care Settings, Caregiving, Health, Healthcare System, Medication Management
- Caring with a stepparent
- Could medicines be the culprit?
- Who is who in skilled nursing facilities?
August/September 2022 Print
Newsletter
July 13, 2022 · Dementia, Healthcare System
- When grandpa has dementia: Teens and tweens
- The doctor interview
- Noncancer screening tests
July/August 2022 Print
Newsletter
June 9, 2022 · Dementia, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Senior centers: Worth a fresh look
- Combatting dehydration
- Dementia and finances
June/July 2022 Print
Newsletter
May 12, 2022 · Health, Technology
- Text message scamming: "Smishing"
- Does brain training work?
- Swollen legs and feet
May/June 2022 Print
Newsletter
April 13, 2022 · Common Conditions, Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Living with cancer as a chronic condition
- When you envy others
- Primary care providers
April/May 2022 Print
Newsletter
March 10, 2022 · Dementia, End-of-Life and Grief, Healthcare System
- Cooking tips for the visually impaired
- Poetry and dementia
- Organ donation
March/April 2022 Print
Newsletter
February 9, 2022 · Caregiving, Health, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- Psychological first aid
- Caregiving apps
- "Chemobrain"
February/March 2022 Print
Newsletter
January 12, 2022 · Caregiving, Common Conditions, Finances, Health, Technology
- Signs of an online "sweetheart scam"
- Protecting the house from Medicaid
- Reducing the nausea of chemo
January/February 2022 Print
Newsletter
December 6, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Friends? Who has time?
- Need a new doctor?
- When your relative is actively dying
December 2021/January 2022 Print
Newsletter
November 10, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief, Healthcare System, Technology
- Private pay services for care at home
- Hearing the TV better
- Writing the last chapter
November/December 2021 Print
Newsletter
October 14, 2021 · Finances, Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- The special needs of Vietnam-era vets
- Help at home: Community programs
- Holidays without your loved one
October/November 2021 Print
Newsletter
September 8, 2021 · Health, Healthcare System, Medication Management, Psychosocial Emotional
- Is Medicare Advantage the best choice?
- Depression after a scary diagnosis
- Too many pills: When less is more
September/October 2021 Print
Newsletter
August 10, 2021 · Caregiving, Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Not all socks are created equal
- Dealing with anxiety
- Services at home: Medicare
August/September 2021 Print
Newsletter
July 2, 2021 · Finances, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Learning to forgive yourself
- What is a daily money manager?
- The decision to stop dialysis
July/August 2021 Print
Newsletter
June 8, 2021 · Caregiving, Finances, Health
- What’s involved in giving care?
- What is a Medicaid spend down?
- Bladder issues
June/July 2021 Print
Newsletter
May 13, 2021 · Finances, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Signs of financial abuse
- Giving "awesome" new meaning
- Medical management without dialysis
May/June 2021 Print
Newsletter
April 8, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief, Health, Legal, Psychosocial Emotional
- Transitioning from curative care
- Managing arthritis pain
- How to get durable power of attorney
April/May 2021 Print
Newsletter
March 10, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief, Health, Technology
- Coping with vision loss
- What is "cremation authorization"?
- Time for smart monitoring?
March/April 2021 Print
Newsletter
February 8, 2021 · Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Maximizing your resources
- When kidneys fail: Dialysis?
- How to read an Explanation of Benefits
February/March 2021 Print
Newsletter
January 13, 2021 · Dementia, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- "For better or for worse …"
- Dementia communication: Speaking
- Age-related macular degeneration
January/February 2021 Print
Newsletter
December 10, 2020 · Caregiving, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- A robo-pet for companionship?
- Slowing the progression of glaucoma
- Problems with hygiene
December 2020/January 2021 Print
Newsletter
November 11, 2020 · Caregiving, Dementia, Psychosocial Emotional
- "Should we delay that procedure?"
- Leaving a legacy with StoryCorps
- Montessori for people with dementia
November/December 2020 Print
Newsletter
October 8, 2020 · COVID-19, Care Settings, Dementia, Technology
- Dementia and communication: Listening
- Video chatting for the "tech challenged"
- "Should we bring Dad home?"
October/November 2020 Print
Newsletter
September 9, 2020 · COVID-19, Common Conditions, End-of-Life and Grief, Health
- Health risks of Korean War vets
- Supporting a person with arthritis
- When you can't hold a funeral
September/October 2020 Print
Newsletter
August 12, 2020 · Caregiving, Dementia, Health, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
- What is "mindfulness," anyway?
- Nonverbal signs of pain
- BPH: Weighing surgical options
Do you need a Coronavirus Plan?
Aging Well Blog Handout
July 30, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Health
August/September 2020 Print
Newsletter
July 8, 2020 · Caregiving, Dementia, End-of-Life and Grief
- Repetitive questions
- Caregiving as a team
- "But I wasn't there when she died"
Long-term care insurance
Aging Well Blog Handout
June 28, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Healthcare System
Stress Rx: Two hours in nature/week
Aging Well Blog Handout
June 23, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
July/August 2020 Print
Newsletter
June 10, 2020 · COVID-19, Common Conditions, Dementia, Health
- The importance of staying connected
- What's in an Alzheimer's test?
- Osteoporosis: What you can do
Preparing for a virtual doctor visit
Aging Well Blog Handout
May 17, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Health, Healthcare System, Technology
June/July 2020 Print
Newsletter
May 14, 2020 · COVID-19, Common Conditions, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Coronavirus scams
- Is twice a night too much?
- Cooling down to make a decision
May/June 2020 Print
Newsletter
April 8, 2020 · Common Conditions, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- When broccoli is bad for you
- Avoiding regret
- Signs of osteoporosis
April/May 2020 Print
Newsletter
March 11, 2020 · Dementia, Health, Legal
- Doctors and advance directives
- Return to a good night's sleep
- Hallucinations in later life
March/April 2020 Print
Newsletter
February 21, 2020 · Health, Medication Management, Psychosocial Emotional
- Are generic drugs inferior?
- When Dad "saws logs" all night
- Are you pushing against reality?
February/March 2020 Print
Newsletter
January 9, 2020 · Caregiving, Common Conditions, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Early signs of heart failure
- The myth of self-reliance
- Dad can't brush his teeth
January/February 2020 Print
Newsletter
December 12, 2019 · End-of-Life and Grief, Housing, Psychosocial Emotional
- Adding meaning to your life
- Immediately after a death
- What is a "CCRC?"
December 2019/January 2020 Print
Newsletter
November 13, 2019 ·
- What is a speech therapist?
- Visiting in the digital age
- "But it's so sad…"
November/December 2019 Print
Newsletter
October 10, 2019 ·
- Too much gratitude?
- Diet and Parkinson's
- Talking about brain health
October/November 2019 Print
Newsletter
September 11, 2019 ·
- Lessons from theater improv
- What is a physical therapist?
- Emotions following a stroke
September/October 2019 Print
Newsletter
July 18, 2019 ·
- Medicare Open Enrollment Tips
- A doctor's visit after a fall
- When caregiving ends: Part 2
August/September 2019 Print
Newsletter
July 7, 2019 ·
- Genetic testing for Alzheimer's
- When caregiving ends - Part 1
- How Parkinson's affects communication
July/August 2019 Print
Newsletter
June 13, 2019 ·
- "Lie to my mom?"
- Bad news
- Personal emergency response systems
June/July 2019 Print
Newsletter
May 9, 2019 ·
- Getting out of the mental spin cycle
- Communicating with aphasia
- Common elder scams
May/June 2019 Print
Newsletter
April 11, 2019 ·
- When language falls apart
- What is an occupational therapist?
- Distraction techniques
April/May 2019 Print
Newsletter
March 14, 2019 ·
- Keeping your marbles: reducing dementia risk
- Fighting Parkinson's with exercise
- "Spiritual" advance directive
March/April 2019 Print
Newsletter
February 14, 2019 ·
- Smartwatches for seniors
- Dementia: safety and independence
- Managing chronic pain
February/March 2019 Print
Newsletter
January 10, 2019 ·
- Conserving energy in the face of fatigue
- Setting limits: saying "no" nicely
- Age-friendly kitchen
January/February 2019 Print
Newsletter
December 13, 2018 ·
- 2019 Medicare improvements
- Preparing for a safe return
- Signature strength: calm
December 2018/January 2019 Print
Newsletter
November 8, 2018 ·
- Gifts for older adults
- How to discourage wandering
- A new year reflection
November/December 2018 Print
Newsletter
October 4, 2018 ·
- Late-life veterans' issues
- Savoring good experiences
- Exercise and COPD: an oxymoron?
October/November 2018 Print
Newsletter
September 13, 2018 ·
- Preparing for Cold and Flu Season
- Signature Strength: Courage
- When your parent drinks too much
September/October 2018 Print
Newsletter
August 9, 2018 ·
- Signature Strength: Wisdom
- Preparing for joint replacement
- Does Mom have a drinking problem?
August/September 2018 Print
Newsletter
July 5, 2018 ·
- When you need an energy boost
- Safe traveling for older adults
- "I don't need help" – Part 3
July/August 2018 Print
Newsletter
June 10, 2018 ·
- Before you quit your job
- "I don't need help" – Part 2
- Opioid addiction and serious illness
June/July 2018 Print
Newsletter
May 13, 2018 ·
- "I don't need help" – Part 1
- The habit of happiness
- Using long-term care insurance
May/June 2018 Print
Newsletter
April 11, 2018 ·
- Mother's Day without Mom
- Is a new Medicare card in the mailbox?
- When your passenger has dementia
April/May 2018 Print
Newsletter
March 11, 2018 ·
- Memory loss and advance care planning
- Phones for every disability
- Advocating for a good night's sleep
March/April 2018 Print
Newsletter
February 11, 2018 ·
- Empathy: Can you have too much?
- When family is paid for care
- Is breathing difficult?
February/March 2018 Print
Newsletter
January 7, 2018 ·
- Walking out of the hospital
- Write your cares away—carefully
- Wheelchairs and your car
January/February 2018 Print
Newsletter
December 3, 2017 ·
- The role of humor in caregiving
- Drug misuse
- Signs of stroke or "TIA"
December 2017/January 2018 Print
Newsletter
November 12, 2017 ·
- Take a break: Options for respite
- Cataract surgery very effective
- Is a reverse mortgage appropriate?
November/December 2017 Print
Newsletter
October 7, 2017 ·
- Money: know the details
- A clear mind in the hospital
- Car gadgets and tips
October/November 2017 Print
Newsletter
September 3, 2017 ·
- Make the most of visiting
- What is "A-Fib"?
- Fire prevention at home
September/October 2017 Print
Newsletter
August 5, 2017 ·
- Caregiver loss: How well are you coping?
- The ability to make health care decisions
- Nail care
August/September 2017 Print
Newsletter
July 16, 2017 ·
- The caregiver-friendly car
- Medicare's Triple Aim
- Is heartburn a problem?
July/August 2017 Print
Newsletter
June 11, 2017 ·
- Curb your negative thinking
- Beware rogue pharmacies
- Is your bathroom "senior-friendly"?
June/July 2017 Print
Newsletter
May 13, 2017 ·
- Talking to your parents about money
- Is it sepsis?
- If the unexpected happens
May/June 2017 Print
Newsletter
April 14, 2017 ·
- Avoiding the "War of the Wardrobe"
- Preventing a second heart attack
- "Promise you won't …"
April/May 2017 Print
Newsletter
March 11, 2017 ·
- Making medical decisions in a crisis
- Visits: more than just business
- Preventing aspiration pneumonia
March/April 2017 Print
Newsletter
February 12, 2017 ·
- Medical deductions
- "Sometimes I feel furious!"
- Getting pneumonia while hospitalized
February/March 2017 Print
Newsletter
January 13, 2017 ·
- Caregiving and your partner
- After a heart attack
- Mealtime and dementia
January/February 2017 Print
Newsletter
December 11, 2016 ·
- Helping resolutions stick
- When the attorney shuts you out
- Probiotics: The “good” bacteria
December 2016/January 2017 Print
Newsletter
November 13, 2016 ·
- Preparing for your siblings' visit
- Preventing and treating pneumonia
- Medical equipment at home
November/December 2016 Print
Newsletter
October 9, 2016 ·
- Sing a song for COPD!
- Technology for coordinating care
- Choosing a hospital? Look to the stars
October/November 2016 Print
Newsletter
September 15, 2016 ·
- Managing your relative's money
- It is flu season
- A new perspective on stress
September/October 2016 Print
Newsletter
August 14, 2016 ·
- The importance of touch
- How to report symptoms
to the doctor - What is a bedsore?
August/September 2016 Print
Newsletter
June 25, 2016 ·
- Working with doctors long-distance
- Complications of diabetes
- Funeral logistics
July/August 2016 Print
Newsletter
June 12, 2016 ·
- Is your relative dehydrated?
- Whose idea was this, anyway?
- What Medicare does NOT cover
June/July 2016 Print
Newsletter
May 4, 2016 ·
- Father's Day without Dad
- If the cancer returns
- Making the transition to rehab
May/June 2016 Print
Newsletter
April 10, 2016 ·
- Considering a remodel?
- Easing the disruption of travel
- Changes in vision
April/May 2016 Print
Newsletter
March 12, 2016 ·
- Addressing loneliness
- After cancer treatment
- When should you make an advance directive?
March/April 2016 Print
Newsletter
February 16, 2016 ·
- Reducing the stress of procrastination
- The treatment phase of cancer
- What if you are paid to care for a relative?
February/March 2016 Print
Newsletter
January 17, 2016 ·
- Communicating long distance
- Deciding about cancer treatment
- Review medications before leaving the hospital
January/February 2016 Print
Newsletter
December 15, 2015 ·
- Embracing vulnerability
- How cancer affects relationships
- You're far away, and she's failing
December 2015/January 2016 Print
Newsletter
November 15, 2015 ·
- Red flags for COPD
- Taking charge of medical records
- The benefits of massage
November/December 2015 Print
Newsletter
October 12, 2015 ·
- Family caregivers of veterans
- Keeping a gratitude journal
- Preventing flare-ups of COPD
October/November 2015 Print
Newsletter
September 13, 2015 ·
- Is your parent's behavior embarrassing?
- Technology for health and safety
- What does "prognosis" mean?
September/October 2015 Print
Newsletter
August 22, 2015 ·
- Help prevent choking
- The emotional side of cancer
- Tracking needs from a distance
August/September 2015 Print
Newsletter
July 9, 2015 ·
- Living with purpose
- Osteoarthritis and physical activity
- What to do after a death
July/August 2015 Print
Newsletter
July 8, 2015 ·
- Is your parent frail?
- The "Sandwich Generation"
- When Dad resists a walker
June/July 2015 Print
Newsletter
June 10, 2015 ·
- Addressing your stressors
- The post-discharge appointment
- When there is a cancer diagnosis
May/June 2015 Print
Newsletter
May 14, 2015 ·
- Dealing with denture care
- What is an Aging Life Care™ Manager?
- Living with uncertainty
April/May 2015 Print
Newsletter
April 9, 2015 ·
- Does the advance directive need updating?
- Preventing dental disease
- Removing "junk stimulation"
March/April 2015 Print
Newsletter
March 12, 2015 ·
- Cavities at this age?
- Moving sooner is better than later
- Tax breaks for family caregivers
February/March 2015 Print
Newsletter
February 12, 2015 ·
- Burnout prevention
- More than a home
- Physical activity improves brain health
January/February 2015 Print
Newsletter
January 8, 2015 ·
- Music eases dementia care
- Stress or burnout?
- Talking about funeral plans
December 2014/January 2015 Print
Newsletter
December 11, 2014 ·
- "Dignity of risk"
- Seniors having fun online
- Starting a walk routine
November/December 2014 Print
Newsletter
November 13, 2014 ·
- Gifts for those with memory loss
- More than fatigue
- Who will care for Fido?
October/November 2014 Print
Newsletter
October 9, 2014 ·
- Honoring the veterans in your life
- Medicare rules about physical therapy
- Unwanted odors
September/October 2014 Print
Newsletter
September 11, 2014 ·
- Is Dad taking his meds "as directed?"
- Use your mind to combat stress
- What about your special needs sibling?
August/September 2014 Print
Newsletter
August 14, 2014 ·
- Foot care for older adults
- Hiring help yourself
- When you feel more resentment than love
July/August 2014 Print
Newsletter
July 14, 2014 ·
- Are financial documents up to date?
- Easy activities with guests
- Reducing the risk of falls
June/July 2014 Print
Newsletter
June 12, 2014 ·
- Explaining your needs to others
- Should Dad move in?
- When Mom worries about falling
May/June 2014 Print
Newsletter
May 8, 2014 ·
- Balance problems
- Cleaning out the medicine cabinet
- Take fifteen!
April/May 2014 Print
Newsletter
April 10, 2014 ·
- Can you find Mom's advance directive?
- Helping the doctor help you
- Visiting assisted living facilities
March/April 2014 Print
Newsletter
March 13, 2014 ·
- Insomnia in older adults
- Talking about assisted living
- Tax breaks for in-home care
February/March 2014 Print
Newsletter
February 13, 2014 ·
- Family grief in the face of dementia
- Prepare before you suggest assisted living
- Signs of a heart attack
January/February 2014 Print
Newsletter
January 9, 2014 ·
- Dementia Dogs
- Long-distance caregiving
- Researching health treatments online
December 2013/January 2014 Print
Newsletter
December 12, 2013 ·
- Constructive criticism: when to speak up
- Important documents
- Keeping blood pressure in check
November/December 2013 Print
Newsletter
November 14, 2013 ·
- Benefits for seriously ill veterans
- Cultivating gratitude when the going gets tough
- When blood pressure goes untreated
October/November 2013 Print
Newsletter
October 10, 2013 ·
- Becoming more resilient
- Repairing identity theft
- What is high blood pressure?
September/October 2013 Print
Newsletter
September 12, 2013 ·
- Avoiding surgery on the wrong body part
- Choosing an elder law attorney
- When Mom is really mean
August/September 2013 Print
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August 8, 2013 ·
- "I can't get Dad to budge!"
- What to do with their stuff?
- When to choose "Urgent Care"
July/August 2013 Print
Newsletter
July 11, 2013 ·
- Add a dose of laughter to your life
- Dealing with extreme heat
- Early detection of memory problems
June/July 2013 Print
Newsletter
June 13, 2013 ·
- Vacation without Mom
- What is mild cognitive impairment?
- When your relative has money questions
May/June 2013 Print
Newsletter
May 9, 2013 ·
- Is your relative at risk for a hip fracture?
- Look ahead when downsizing
- When the worrying won't stop
April/May 2013 Print
Newsletter
April 11, 2013 ·
- Do you know their wishes?
- Preventing C. difficile: A very difficult germ
- Stress and overeating
March/April 2013 Print
Newsletter
March 14, 2013 ·
- The power of sleep
- What to do if your loved one is depressed
- When several relatives cover expenses
February/March 2013 Print
Newsletter
February 14, 2013 ·
- Getting paid to care for Mom or Dad
- What is a hospitalist?
- When depression goes untreated
January/February 2013 Print
Newsletter
January 10, 2013 ·
- Family and Medical Leave
- Is your loved one depressed?
- What is palliative care?
December 2012/January 2013 Print
Newsletter
December 13, 2012 ·
- Choosing a complementary medical practitioner
- Supporting those in grief during the holidays
- Tips for air travel
November/December 2012 Print
Newsletter
November 8, 2012 ·
- Giving thanks: It's good for your health
- Solutions to hearing loss
- Tips for open enrollment
October/November 2012 Print
Newsletter
October 11, 2012 ·
- Five signs your parents may need help
- Talking with Dad about his hearing loss
- What is hospice?
September/October 2012 Print
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September 13, 2012 ·
- Managing pain with music
- Outpatient or inpatient? Why it's important to know
- Sage advice from elders
August/September 2012 Print
Newsletter
August 9, 2012 ·
- Dressing your relative for incontinence
- What is a memory unit?
- When parents need financial help
July/August 2012 Print
Newsletter
July 12, 2012 ·
- How to beat "decision fatigue"
- Safe disposal of "sharps"
- What is "assisted living"?
June/July 2012 Print
Newsletter
June 14, 2012 ·
- Five keys to stress management
- Incontinence of the bowels
- When should you choose a skilled nursing facility?
May/June 2012 Print
Newsletter
May 5, 2012 ·
- Engaging activities for persons with dementia
- Myths versus realities of hospice care
- When you gotta go, you gotta go
April/May 2012 Print
Newsletter
April 12, 2012 ·
- If you are selected to be "power of attorney for health care"
- Putting yourself in positive perspective
- What does "generic" really mean?
March/April 2012 Print
Newsletter
March 8, 2012 ·
- 2011 tax breaks for family caregivers
- Dealing with criticism
- Frequent infections in persons with dementia
February/March 2012 Print
Newsletter
February 9, 2012 ·
- If Dad wants to remarry
- Lessons from the seriously ill
- Skin care and aging
January/February 2012 Print
Newsletter
January 12, 2012 ·
- Choosing healthy ways to cope
- Does Medicare pay for help at home?
- How to find a good doctor
December 2011/January 2012 Print
Newsletter
December 8, 2011 ·
- Listening: The other half of the conversation
- Talking with children about serious illness
- Urinary tract infections: prevention tips
November/December 2011 Print
Newsletter
November 10, 2011 ·
- Get help changing Medicare plans
- Is your home safe for older guests?
- Urinary tract infections
October/November 2011 Print
Newsletter
October 13, 2011 ·
- Benefits available to veterans
- The importance of vaccines
- Would having a dog help? A fish?
September/October 2011 Print
Newsletter
September 8, 2011 ·
- Seniors and crime
- Shifting focus in a tough situation
- When should you take over Mom's checkbook?
August/September 2011 Print
Newsletter
August 11, 2011 ·
- Making the best use of your time off
- Strategies to address urinary incontinence
- When your loved one is depressed, try exercise
July/August 2011 Print
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July 14, 2011 ·
- Accessing medical records
- Recognizing elder abuse
- Talking about urinary incontinence