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Donate to PRO!October 24, 2025
5 Things I Learned from Managing My Mother’s Money
As her mom’s financial caregiver and estate planner, Beth Pinsker flew about 20,000 miles (10 round trips from Brooklyn, New York, to Florida), spent...
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September 26, 2025
KELLY’S PD TIDBITS: A CARE PARTNER’S MINI-GUIDE -- OCTOBER 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
BE ALERT FOR CAREGIVER FINANCIAL ABUSE
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
KELLY’S PD TIDBITS; A CARE PARTNER’S MINI-GUIDE SEPTEMBER 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
8 HABITS TO TAME CAREGIVING PERFECTIONISM
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
VA TO EXTEND VETERAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THROUGH 2028
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
KELLY’S PD TIDBITS; A CARE PARTNER’S MINI-GUIDE
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
NEW FILM, STUDY, EXPLORE JOYS AND STRUGGLES OF FAMILY CAREGIVERS
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
HOW TO PROVIDE LONG-DISTANCE CAREGIVING
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
TIPS FOR TRAVELING WITH PARKINSON’S – PLAN AHEAD FOR SUCCESS!
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
EMOTIONAL TEMPERATURE CHECK: A POWERFUL TOOL FOR SELF-AWARENESS AND RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
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
HOW CUTTING MEDICAID WOULD AFFECT LONG-TERM CARE AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS
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
PROTECTING YOURSELF AND LOVED ONES IN THE AGE OF SCAMS AND TECHNOLOGY
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
CREATING A BUCKET LIST: TIPS FOR SENIORS AND FAMILY CAREGIVERS
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
HOW TO SURVIVE AN EXTENDED POWER OUTAGE WITH HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Electricity is something we take for granted. When you depend on electricity to power medical equipment and medicine at home, then it comes as...
