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Written Testimony of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Before the Senate Special Committee on Aging

Nov 20, 2023 | Family Caregiving

Reading Time: 10 minutes“Family Caregiving Issues and the National Family Caregiver Support Program” Chairman Kohl and members of the committee, I am pleased to be here this afternoon and to have this opportunity to speak about caregiving. My interest in...

Prevent Falls with Simple Home Exercises

Nov 18, 2023 | Healthy Aging

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...

Caregiving and the Holidays with Paula Hill & Zanda Hilger

Nov 16, 2023 | Holidays, Teleconnection Recordings

Reading Time: < 1 minuteMost caregivers know a few caregiver tips for surviving and thriving during the holidays but they are often forgotten. This session is a good reminder. Tips include redefining and changing family traditions, what needs to be communicated...

Family Caregiving: Where Compassion Meets Complexity

Nov 14, 2023 | Family Caregiving

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...

Difficult Conversations with Care Receivers and other Family Members

Nov 13, 2023 | Family Caregiving

Reading Time: 3 minutesAt one time or another caregivers face difficult conversations with the care receiver, as well as with other members of the family. The most difficult conversations are usually about legal matters such as wills, medical power of attorney, and...

12 Ways for Caregivers to Lessen Holiday Stress

Nov 11, 2023 | Holidays

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

Nov 9, 2023 | Family Caregiving

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

Nov 7, 2023 | Family Caregiver Stories

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...

5 Things to Know When Your Child with Disabilities Turns 18

Nov 5, 2023 | Insurance, Money Matters

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their financial future – especially if they need additional care into adulthood. Here are 5 things that you need to know to prepare for this...

Strategies for Understanding and Managing Unwanted Behaviors: Wandering, Rummaging, Hoarding, and Packing

Nov 3, 2023 | Alzheimer's & Dementia

Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s important to interpret your loved one’s unwanted behaviors as forms of non-verbal communication. These behaviors are often their way of coping and reacting with the abilities they still possess. In this post, we will delve...

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