For many years, Helen and her husband, Danny, were snowbirds who spent summers on Peaks Island in Maine and winters in Florida. Danny passed away…
Ruth was born one mile from the Ivy at Ellington on West Road, and she lived in that house for the first 56 years of…
Sometimes, due to illness or injury, moving to an assisted living community is something a person has to do. But many older adults, seeing the…
When Lynn became the full-time caregiver for her mom, she had to reduce the number of hours she put in at her job. Eventually, she…
Paying for long-term care is a challenge for all families, no matter their circumstances. It’s hard to know what health challenges your parents will face…
There are more than 41 million Americans who are unpaid caregivers for older loved ones. They provided $470 billion worth of economic value as of…
Caregiving can be difficult, stressful, and exhausting. Sometimes all at the same time. According to a 2017 Associated Press/NORC poll, 77 percent of caregivers said…
As a family caregiver for your aging loved one, you probably play many roles. Some days you’re a chauffeur, driving your mom to her doctor…
Moving into an assisted living facility involves major changes in a senior’s life. From downsizing and selling the house to making Mom’s new apartment feel…
About a year and a half ago, Lynn received a call from someone at the school where her mother, Janet, worked. They were concerned about…