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A Mother’s Day Legal Planning Guide

Three generations of women celebrate Mother's Day and discuss estate planning.

Mother’s Day is a time for celebration, reflection and maybe a moment to talk about the hard stuff. As our parents age, many of us find ourselves navigating unfamiliar territory: future care, legal paperwork, long-term care expenses and awkward but necessary conversations about estate planning. But planning for the future doesn’t have to be grim […]

Mothers Need More Than Flowers

Mother with two adult daughters for Mother's Day.

Women were already more likely to experience the stressors of “sandwich generation” caregiving – providing assistance to a parent, while raising children.  Women are more likely than men to withdraw partially or fully from the workforce when caregiving demands are high – negatively impacting their career advancement and retirement savings.

What are the Causes and Risk Factors of Parkinson’s Disease?

Individuals with Parkinson's Disease can still enjoy time outside with their family.

There are several known causes of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This condition is associated with decreased amounts of dopamine in a small area of the brain called the substantia nigra and in its projections to the basal ganglia (deep nuclei inside the brain).

How Can I Be Better Long-Distance Caregiver?

Long pandemic lockdowns forced many older adults to become comfortable with video calls to stay connected with family. That, in turn, means that long-distance caregivers have a better way to see how their loved ones are faring.

What Does it Mean to be Dementia Friendly?

Dementia Friendly Checklist

“A Dementia-Friendly community is informed, safe, and respectful of individuals living with dementia, their families and caregivers, and provides supportive options that foster a good quality of life.” DFAmerica.org The Dementia Friendly Movement Dementia Friendly America envisions an America where individuals living with dementia and their care partners can live, engage, and thrive in the […]

Can Caregiver Burnout Be Prevented?

Can Caregiver Burnout be Prevented?

Providing care for an aging relative or loved one is often physical and emotionally challenging. Learn how to recognize the early signs of burnout – and how to prevent it.

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