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Distance makes caregiving more challenging, from knowing what’s needed, to getting tasks accomplished. Here are some tips:   Stay in touch. This is a win–win.

Catching things early is big with Medicare. Every year, all Medicare enrollees are eligible for a free “Wellness Visit” with their primary care doctor.  

In most families, there is one person who takes on the lion’s share of caring for an aging loved one. Perhaps it’s the oldest daughter.

Our eyes show us the world. If something goes wrong with them, it can affect our total well-being. Dry eye syndrome makes eyes feel gritty,

The dangers of cold weather are obvious outdoors. But there are dangers indoors, too, most often because the house thermostat is set too low. People

Take any roomful of people and likely two-thirds of them have relatives who aren’t talking to each other. Families are messy. Hurts abound. Some people

The grandparent–grandchild relationship can be precious, like no other. But even young children notice if Grandma or Grandpa isn’t acting the way they used to,

If you expect older visitors this season, check your home for hazards. Older adults often have impaired balance and vision. This makes them prone to

Taking the right medicines at the right time is extremely important to health management. But 75%­­–96% of older adults admit that they frequently make mistakes

Deciding what holiday gifts to give a person with memory loss can be challenging. Following are some tips to share with family members.   The