Image: Freepik Everyday Mouth Care Strategies for Older Adults Who Rely on You Caregivers play a central role in protecting the comfort, dignity, and overall health of dependent older adults, and oral care is often where small actions make a big difference. When mobility, memory, or dexterity decline, daily mouth care can slip—leading to [...]
Image: Freepik Moving Closer to Family: How Empty Nesters Can Relocate With Confidence For empty nesters, the decision to move closer to children and grandchildren is rarely just about geography. It is about continuity, identity, and how the next chapter of life should feel on an ordinary Tuesday. This guide is for empty nesters [...]
How Seniors Can Start House Flipping and Build Financial Freedom For adult children and caregivers supporting older adults in care planning, the biggest challenge is balancing reliable care needs with a senior’s desire for independence and steady income. Traditional retirement income strategies can feel rigid, and many seniors want work that respects energy levels, [...]
Image: Pexels How Caregivers Can Earn More: Side Hustles That Fit Your Life Low pay and long hours can stretch caregivers to the edge. When money runs thin, side hustles can help — but not if they pull you under. You need options that flex with your unpredictable schedule and protect your energy. Not [...]
What is expat child syndrome? Expat child syndrome (ECS) refers to the emotional stress that children can feel when moving to a different country (which isn’t the one they grew up in). Most commonly, these children will have moved as a result of one or both of their parents pursuing a career opportunity, either [...]
Photo via PexelsFuture-proofing Without a Net: Building a Retirement and Healthcare Safety Plan Beyond Social Security The uneasy truth is, most people won’t say it out loud, but you’ve probably felt it. There’s an unspoken gamble baked into the promise of Social Security and Medicare: that they’ll be there when you need them, and [...]
Collaborative care planning is a structured approach to assessing and addressing the needs of seniors who require assistance with activities of daily living as they age. For home care, this includes helping clients with non-medical tasks like bathing, brushing their teeth, getting dressed, exercising and other personal support. To help caregivers accomplish these [...]
Strengthening Financial Security for Seniors in the Digital Era Financial abuse and exploitation are real risks that seniors face, often taking the form of scams, fraud, or manipulative relationships that aim to deplete your hard-earned savings. If you’re feeling isolated or dealing with complex financial decisions, you may be more vulnerable to these [...]
Retirement Planning Essentials: Gaining Financial Independence Building a solid financial foundation is key to ensuring a comfortable and independent retirement. Relying solely on Social Security and Medicare may not cover all expenses. A comprehensive financial plan can provide peace of mind and stability, reducing dependence on government programs. In this article, we outline [...]
Why a Care Circle? According to a study conducted by the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP in 2020, over 41 million people were reported to have provided care for a family member or friend of age 50+ in 2020, which represented a significant increase compared to 2015 (34.2 million). This number is [...]