Prevent Falls with Simple Home Exercises

Prevent Falls with Simple Home Exercises

Reading Time: 2 minutesLearn how to prevent falls with these simple and easy home exercises. As people age, they typically lose balance, strength, and flexibility. This increases the risk of falling.  That’s why it’s important for older adults to regularly do...
Family Caregiving: Where Compassion Meets Complexity

Family Caregiving: Where Compassion Meets Complexity

Reading Time: 2 minutesNovember is National Family Caregivers Month. We want to acknowledge, celebrate and thank America’s over 53 million family caregivers for the incredible difference they are making in the lives of friends, family members and neighbors. If you’re...
12 Ways for Caregivers to Lessen Holiday Stress

12 Ways for Caregivers to Lessen Holiday Stress

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe holidays can bring great joy, but as many family caregivers can also attest, the season can spur additional stress. According to an AARP survey, 7 in 10 family caregivers say it is emotionally stressful to care for loved ones during the...
Navigating Holiday Caregiving with Siblings

Navigating Holiday Caregiving with Siblings

Reading Time: 3 minutesSpeaker and author Francine Russo, known for her book “THEY’RE YOUR PARENTS, TOO! How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents’ Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy,” sheds light on a common challenge faced by family caregivers...
Don Cheadle’s Caregiver Story

Don Cheadle’s Caregiver Story

Reading Time: 4 minutesAward-winning actor Don Cheadle recently spoke to the Alzheimer’s Association about his family’s Alzheimer’s journey with his mom, Bettye Cheadle. Don, tell us about your connection to Alzheimer’s? Several of my extended family members had...