September 26, 2025

In these occasional “Tidbits,” I share calming, practical strategies to support your loved one living with Parkinson’s – while helping you navigate daily challenges...

September 1, 2025

Do you have a parent or other elderly relative who may soon need a caregiver? You’ll need to be diligent about finding the right...

September 1, 2025

In these occasional “Tidbits,” I share calming, practical strategies to support your loved one living with Parkinson’s – while helping you navigate daily challenges...

September 1, 2025

Perfection in anything is a myth, and caregiving is no exception. Caregivers are often “learning on the job,” which makes perfection an unrealistic and...

September 1, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced plans to extend eligibility for its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to...

July 28, 2025

In these occasional “Tidbits,” I share calming, practical strategies to support your loved one living with Parkinson’s – while helping you navigate daily challenges...

July 24, 2025

Nearly half of U.S. states (48%) are bordering on a caregiving crisis, according to a recent study from the Columbia University Mailman School of...

June 19, 2025

Martha Aron’s parents lived in Key Biscayne, Florida, for 35 years. They had an active social and cultural life there and remained independent well...

June 19, 2025

Traveling with Parkinson's can be manageable with careful planning and preparation. Here are some key strategies to help ensure an enjoyable trip: Consult your doctor: Discuss...

May 16, 2025

Picture yourself navigating the turbulent waters of your own emotions, desperately seeking a lighthouse to guide you back to shore—that beacon of clarity is...

April 25, 2025

As Congress looks for ways to reduce the federal deficit, Medicaid is in the spotlight. [Recently], the GOP-led House passed a budget framework that...

April 25, 2025

We all want to believe that we and our loved ones can spot a scam and won’t fall prey to one. However, it is...

August 1, 2024

The Bucket List, a 2007 movie starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, helped contemporize the old expression “kick the bucket,” a common slang phrase...

August 1, 2024

Electricity is something we take for granted. When you depend on electricity to power medical equipment and medicine at home, then it comes as...

August 1, 2024

The struggle over age-related driving issues is all too common. For example, more than 80 percent of older adults never speak to a family...