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Teach Your Grandkids About Hands-Only CPR

— Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Every year, over 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals in the United States. Hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can double or triple someone’s chance of survival—but only if bystanders know how to do it correctly. One of the most crucial elements? Maintaining the... Read More

Caregiving Relief for the Sandwich Generation

— Managing work responsibilities, raising children, and caring for aging parents is a complex challenge many adults face today. Known as the “sandwich generation,” these individuals often find themselves stretched thin with little time left for themselves. In the United States, 2.5 million adults are in this situation. Caregiving demands a lot of time, money, and... Read More

Creative Companions That Bring Connection to Seniors

— What happens when our days grow quieter with age? For many older adults, things begin to shift. There might be fewer social plans, more time at home, and less daily activity. Health changes may limit outings, close friends might live far away, and routines can slow down. Some people enjoy the calm, but for others,... Read More

The Emotional Journey Before Goodbye

— Maria sat quietly by her father’s bedside, watching his breath grow slower with each passing day. Though he was still there, her heart already felt heavy. She found herself mourning moments: the stories they hadn’t yet told, the hugs that might soon be gone, the future memories that would never be made. This experience is... Read More

Should You Use Artificial Intelligence to Write Your Will?

— In just a couple of years, artificial intelligence (AI) has gone from being a futuristic idea to an everyday reality. Suddenly, people are using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to write everything from college essays to party invitations and complaint letters. Inevitably, some people have turned to AI to write important documents... Read More

Managing Caregiving with Siblings

— Caring for an aging parent is one of the most meaningful responsibilities many of us will face—and we often don’t do it alone. Across the country, millions of adult siblings are stepping up to care for Mom, Dad, or another aging relative together, whether they live in the same city or are spread across the... Read More

Avoiding “Elderspeak”

— We’ve all witnessed it, and maybe even done it ourselves without realizing: talking to an older adult in a sing-song voice, using overly simple words, or speaking louder than necessary just because of their age. This communication pattern has a name—elderspeak—and it’s more harmful than most people realize. Elderspeak is the patronizing way of speaking... Read More

Traveling with Someone Who Has Dementia

— Summer is in full swing, and many of us have made plans to enjoy the peak travel season in the United States. Everyone deserves to take vacations, and that includes family caregivers of people who are experiencing cognitive decline. Traveling with someone who has dementia can be rewarding, meaningful—and, at times, unpredictable. People who have... Read More

What Makes Memory Care Different

— Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, affects millions of people worldwide. Caregiving for someone with dementia is a unique and often challenging experience, not only for the person living with the condition but also for their loved ones. As the understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals has deepened, so too has the way we approach... Read More

The DASH Diet for Heart Health

— It seems like every week there’s a hot new diet idea. Keto, paleo, flexitarian, and intermittent fasting—with so many new ideas about how and when to feed ourselves, how are we to decide which one is right for us? If cardiovascular health is one of your health concerns, there’s quite a bit of data behind... Read More

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