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June 02, 2021

It’s Time to Travel

This summer provides the opportunity to make up for lost time with family and friends. All travel takes preparation, but traveling with an older loved one poses special challenges and concerns. With extra consideration and some flexibility, you and your loved one do not need to miss out on the fun. Keep everyone included

April 30, 2021

Moving Forward with Gratitude

It’s been just a little over one year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, when our world was upended. All the uncertainty, fear, ambiguity and change in our daily lives has taken a toll on our emotional, mental and physical well-being. It created a year we will never forget. Caregiving can be stressful and challenging at any time. Now add in the pandemic, which has only increased the stress and challenges that caregivers face. So how do we move forward?

March 04, 2021

It May Be Time to Give Up the Keys

Just because you are a senior does not mean you need to stop driving, but it does mean you need to take extra precautions due to the natural changes in our physical and cognitive abilities.

February 03, 2021

Life Beyond Your Caregiving Role

“I matter. My life matters. My feelings matter. I am doing powerful, important work for my loved one — but I still matter.” — Cindy Laverty We all want to feel like we have a purpose in life. Some caregivers find their purpose in caregiving, but many do not. Instead, many caregivers accept the caregiver role out of a sense of duty, loyalty and love. Caregiving is not what brings excitement to their lives.