What are Advanced Directives?
For help with this important conversation, the Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney,…
Look ahead when downsizing
It's a big decision to have Mom or Dad move into a smaller living situation. Often more emotionally…
When the worrying won't stop
Worry is useful when it calls us to action. But it's a problem when it becomes an ongoing state of…
When several relatives cover expenses
Are you helping support a loved one? Perhaps you and several family members are each giving a…
What to do if your loved one is depressed
Depression in older adults is very common. It is also very treatable. If you suspect depression,…
Getting paid to care for Mom or Dad
Many families choose to have a family member care for an aging parent. It seems like the "natural"…
What is a hospitalist?
Hospitals have changed a lot in recent years. At the bedside, there is a new doctor in charge: the …
Family and Medical Leave
Are you stretched thin, trying to work and care for your family member? You may be able to take job…
Is your loved one depressed?
We all get the blues now and then. But depression is different. It is more than a passing mood…