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Tool Kit: The Golden Girl’s guide to winning the Silver Tsunami

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Explore the ageism and challenges that women of a certain age face in this business, and learn how to best serve clients who are 50-plus with trainer Rachael Hite. Continue reading →

Ways to Deal With Caregiver Guilt in the Coronavirus Crisis

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As a person caregivers regularly turn to for support, Carol Zernial would seemingly have answers to most of the difficult questions that come with assisting older loved ones. But she finds herself struggling with a dilemma involving her own father. The… Continue reading →

How to Choose an Adult Day Services Program

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(Editor’s note: This article is part of an editorial partnership between Next Avenue and the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, a Cleveland-based nonprofit whose mission is to advance support for older adults and caregivers.) Many older adults want to s… Continue reading →

How to Choose an Adult Day Services Program

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(Editor’s note: This article is part of an editorial partnership between Next Avenue and the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, a Cleveland-based nonprofit whose mission is to advance support for older adults and caregivers.) Many older adults want to s… Continue reading →

How to Ensure Good Nutrition When Eating Is An Issue

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Since undergoing surgery three months ago, a 71-year-old friend has had little appetite and has dropped 25 pounds. One recent day, when he unexpectedly said fried onion rings sounded good, that’s exactly what his caregiver cooked. That’s smart, says Sa… Continue reading →

Election 2020: How Pete Buttigieg’s Plan Could Help Family Caregivers

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Pete Buttigieg has a plan to help those in need of long-term care. A really ambitious plan. The South Bend, Ind., mayor and 2020 Democratic presidential hopeful recently released his Dignity and Security in Retirement proposal, part of his campaign’s e… Continue reading →

Why It’s Best to Involve People With Early Stage Dementia in Care Planning

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(Editor’s note: This article is part of an editorial partnership between Next Avenue and the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, a Cleveland-based nonprofit whose mission is to advance support for older adults and caregivers.) Receiving a diagnosis of ea… Continue reading →

VIDEO: How an Art Program Brings Joy to People With Alzheimer’s

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(Editor’s Note: This video and transcript were previously published by PBS NewsHour.) Nearly 6 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease, and the number continues to rise. For many, this terminal diagnosis represents the start of a life… Continue reading →

The U.S. Agency Launching a Volunteer Care Corps for Older Adults

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(This article previously appeared on the Kaiser Health News site.) Imagine a government program that would mobilize volunteers to help older adults across the nation age in place. One is on the way. The Administration for Community Living (ACL), part o… Continue reading →

The U.S. Agency Launching a Volunteer Care Corps for Older Adults

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(This article previously appeared on the Kaiser Health News site.) Imagine a government program that would mobilize volunteers to help older adults across the nation age in place. One is on the way. The Administration for Community Living (ACL), part o… Continue reading →