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What To Know About Women’s Unique Aging Considerations


April 23, 2023 Family & Loved Ones | Articles | Caregiving | Support for Adult Caregiving
If we are lucky, we get old. Of course, people get old in different ways, but men and women also age differently. Here is a look at some of the unique challenges women face as they age, how they can address these challenges, and how their loved ones can help.
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As my spouse's primary caregiver, what happens if I get sick?


March 08, 2023 Family & Loved Ones | Articles
As a primary caregiver, so many things rely on you being healthy and strong, so it is essential for you and your family to have a comprehensive Caregiver Contingency Plan in place in case you cannot care for your loved one yourself.
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Fresh Ways to Send Loneliness Packing


February 10, 2023 Family & Loved Ones | Articles
Most of us have felt the sting of loneliness at some point in our lives. With a bit of imagination and by focusing on your interests, you can increase the fun factor. Here are a few suggestions for staying connected with other people that you may not have considered.
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3 Ways To Improve Your Quality of Life


January 09, 2023 Family & Loved Ones | Articles
On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being low and 5 being high, what number would you assign to the quality of life you are living today? How can you improve your quality of life? Here are three lifestyle factors that might help.
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What if your loved one does not like the caregiver?


October 06, 2022 Family & Loved Ones | Articles | Paying for Eldercare | Caregiving
Most carers will say they do not have enough time in a day to complete all of their caregiving duties and take care of their own needs, whether those be home, family, work or other responsibilities. Here are some ideas to help
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3 Things Family Carers Need


October 05, 2022 Family & Loved Ones | Articles | Paying for Eldercare
Most carers will say they do not have enough time in a day to complete all of their caregiving duties and take care of their own needs, whether those be home, family, work or other responsibilities. Here are some ideas to help
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Are You a Solo Ager? Here Is How to Plan Ahead


July 12, 2022 Family & Loved Ones | Articles | Paying for Eldercare
Are you an older adult living on your own without a spouse, partner, or adult children nearby? If so, you are a solo ager—and, to put an ironic twist on it, you are not alone!
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Family Caregiver Resolutions for 2022 and Beyond


March 03, 2022 Family & Loved Ones | Articles | Paying for Eldercare
If you are a family caregiver, make caring for yourself a top goal. Remember that if you don’t take care of yourself, you will be a less effective carer for your loved one. Here are some great suggestions to add to your list of resolutions going forward.
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Caregiving in the Blended Family: Six steps to better “step-caregiving”


February 02, 2022 Family & Loved Ones | Articles | Paying for Eldercare
When older parents need care support, adult children often become much more engaged in their lives, participating in financial and medical decisions and practical tasks. This is also a time when siblings might have more contact, and that includes step-siblings. Here are some things step families should think about ahead of time.
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Addressing Later-Life Sleep Problems


April 29, 2021 Family & Loved Ones
Some changes in our sleep patterns are perfectly normal as we grow older. Older adults tend to go to sleep earlier in the evening, and wake up earlier in the morning. Research shows that older adults may need a little less sleep than they did in younger years. This is good to know, because, ironically, worrying about our sleep can actually make it harder to sleep!

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