If your relative is taking brand-name prescription drugs, a switch to generic could provide significant savings. Why are brand-name drugs so expensive? It ta...

This is a time of great uncertainty. It's natural to feel a wide range of emotions, including fear, anxiety, confusion, or loneliness. It is also a time to t...

If your loved one snores, this may be a sign of "sleep apnea." All snoring jokes aside, sleep apnea is a serious condition that deprives the brain of oxygen....

What we know so far is that COVID-19 is spread much like the regular flu—through coughs and sneezes that put droplets in the air and on surfaces. It may be 2...

Is dementia making oral care difficult? Unfortunately, this isn't a task to let go. Poor mouth care leads to cavities and gum disease, and then to toothaches...

As a society, we value independence. The self-sufficient super-achiever. When it comes to family caregiving, however, this mind-set can backfire, resulting i...

Too often, older adults assume that fatigue and trouble breathing are just a natural part of aging or being out of shape. They aren't. In fact, these can be ...

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, it's a good time to consider strategies to prevent your partner from getting overlooked because of your caregiving. Cari...