Anna Nichols, senior living writer

There are things you can say or write to help you and your loved one feel more at peace.

Physical, mental, and emotional changes change how dementia patients interact with the world.

Alzheimer's may make it difficult to talk with a loved one like you used to. These tips can help you better communicate.

Find support, advice, and sympathy from other caregivers in these online and in-person caregiving support groups.

Are you prepared to become your parent's caregiver? Understand the daily responsibilities to determine if you are ready.

Social Security can cover some nursing home costs. Understand the types of benefits, how to pay with benefits, and other options.

Learn about the top 12 Alzheimer’s and dementia charities that contribute to cutting-edge research and caregiver support.

Nursing care plans for memory loss help make informed decisions about caring for someone with dementia.

Learn what to do with a parent’s house after a move to senior living, including details on selling or keeping an inherited home.

Learn three tips for long-distance caregivers, and discover the signs that your loved one needs you to visit more often.

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As a caregiver to a senior, your responsibilities will ultimately depend on your loved one's health, care needs, and preferences.

Discover tips and resources for alleviating caregiver stress.

Learn how to talk to your family about the need for a new caregiving arrangement.

A dementia diagnosis can be difficult to navigate, but these 10 steps can help you cope and plan care for your loved one.

Learning how to identify and cope with anticipatory grief symptoms while caring for a dying parent can help you both make the most of the time you have together.

Learn why it’s important to respect the elderly with practical tips for how to show respect to the senior in your life.

Use these 9 free apps to help coordinate care, manage medication, and track symptoms.

Learn about the signs of grief, depression, and how to distinguish between the two.

Geriatric care managers help guide families through senior care options and can also serve as a mediator.

Handling angry outbursts from an elderly dementia patient can be stressful. Use these tools to help you understand this behavior, and how to respond.

A nursing home may be a good fit for seniors who need a high level of care. Learn about the ways to pay for nursing home care.

Use our guide to choosing a nursing home to help your family evaluate care, staff, and amenities. Learn the questions to ask and top features to look for.

These six questions will help you decide if it’s time for your loved one to move to a nursing home.

Alternatives to nursing homes include home care, adult foster homes, independent living, assisted living, residential care homes, and adult day care.

Learn the differences between the rehabilitation programs in skilled nursing homes and inpatient rehab centers in hospitals. Find out how rehab programs differ and how location matters.

Nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities both provide high-level medical care, but stays in skilled nursing facilities are meant to be short.

Learn about nursing home requirements, financial documents needed, and how to prepare.

Nursing homes offer round-the-clock supervision and a high level of care for aging adults. Explore tips for qualifying for Medicaid, find out how to apply in your state, and learn how Medicaid can help seniors pay for nursing home care.

A nursing home can’t take life insurance from a policy’s beneficiaries. However, you can use liquidated funds from a policy to pay for nursing home care.

The cost of nursing homes varies from state to state and depends on a number of factors. Learn more about how much nursing home care costs near you.

Does Medicare cover nursing home expenses? Depending on your loved one's care needs and the length of their stay, some or all aspects may be covered.

Learn about the many pay options available for covering some or all of the costs of hospice care in a nursing home, and get tips for finding private funding for hospice care expenses.

The Five-Star Quality Rating System was designed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one way to help compare the quality of nursing homes. Understanding the measurements used to determine these ratings, as well as other ways to determine the safety and comfort levels of a facility, is an essential aspect of helping a senior loved one find a nursing home.

Learn how you can get paid to take care of your loved one at home. Discover the programs that your loved one may qualify for and how to apply for them.

Your loved one needs help with daily activities and health care support, but you’re concerned about your family’s ability to pay. Given that over 15 million seniors in the U.S. live on less than $26,000 a year, this concern is becoming increasingly common as senior care costs rise. Fortunately, there are several options your family can explore to make sure your loved one receives the care they need to age safely in a nursing home, including federally funded insurance programs, supplemental income, and state benefits.

Learn about the risk factors for elderly suicide and tips for improving elderly mental health.

Learn what Medicare covers when it comes to nursing care. Get tips for selecting and paying for senior care after Medicare coverage ends.

Spend time with senior loved ones in crucial. Understand visiting hours and protocols in assisted living to make the most of your time together.

Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process. But how do you know if it's dementia or just old age?

Bathing a loved one with dementia often poses a challenge. These tips and advice can help make it a bit easier.

A soothing cup of soup, featuring the freshest ingredients, made for a sick resident. New, perhaps unexpected friendships blossoming at dinner time. Meals carefully planned, with delightful flair, specifically for a loved one’s special diet.  

Dementia flowers help raise awareness of the disease, recognize caregivers, and signify hope.

Dementia hotlines can provide education, emotional support, and information about services in your area.

Dementia forums provide support and answer questions for caregivers and people with dementia.

Learn about benefits such as employer-sponsored caregiver resources, time off, or financial support.

Memory care education resources and training can help caregivers provide the best dementia care possible.

While being a caregiver while working from home offers benefits, it also has its difficulties.

Learn more about the potential benefits and drawbacks of the certification process for family caregivers.

Changes brought by aging may lessen a parent’s ability to care for pets.

Parkinson’s disease affects a lot of seniors. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it can also lead to burnout and poor health outcomes.

Learn strategies to help you speak to your loved one's doctors, define your role, and form a care team.

Learn about differences between women caregivers and male caregivers, and how to make care equitable.

The death of a loved one is a painful experience, but compassion from others can prove transformative.

Learn key tips to ease stress the sandwich generation often confronts.

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