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February/March 2026 Print
Newsletter
January 10, 2026 · Caregiving, Dementia, Health
- Dementia and long-distance caregiving: Staying connected
- Protecting your relationship while caregiving
- What is bradycardia?
What’s normal aging…and what’s not
Aging Well Blog Handout
January 9, 2026 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Health
January/February 2026 Print
Newsletter
December 9, 2025 · Caregiving, Family Caregiving Basics, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Creating an Emergency Room "go bag"
- The brain-healthy plate
- Getting support from spiritual beliefs
The healing power of nature
Aging Well Blog Handout
December 9, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Health, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
December 2025/January 2026 Print
Newsletter
November 19, 2025 · Caregiving, Family Caregiving Basics, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Balancing caregiving and work
- Caring for feet
- Sage advice from elders
Do you need an advance directive?
Aging Well Blog Handout
November 2, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Healthcare System, Legal
November/December 2025 Print
Newsletter
October 10, 2025 · Caregiving, Dementia, End-of-Life and Grief, Health, Healthcare System
- Dementia and long-distance caregiving: Building a team
- Anemia in older adults
- What is hospice?
Preparing for possible singlehood
Aging Well Blog Handout
October 5, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Psychosocial Emotional
October/November 2025 Print
Newsletter
September 12, 2025 · Daily Life, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- Digital assistants and older adults
- Time to switch Part D plans?
- Honoring a veteran's story with an audio memoir
Connection and healthy aging
Aging Well Blog Handout
September 12, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
September/October 2025 Print
Newsletter
August 5, 2025 · Caregiving, Fall Prevention, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Finding time to grandparent
- Packing a "go bag"
- Reducing the risk of falls
Being active as you age
Aging Well Blog Handout
July 24, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Health, Self-Care
August/September 2025 Print
Newsletter
July 8, 2025 ·
- The long goodbye of anticipatory grief
- What is shingles?
- The powers and limits of HIPAA
Navigating retirement
Aging Well Blog Handout
July 3, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Daily Life, Psychosocial Emotional
July/August 2025 Print
Newsletter
June 12, 2025 ·
- What is an enrichment program?
- Medicare help at home
- Living with essential tremor
Preventing dementia starts now
Aging Well Blog Handout
June 6, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Dementia, Health
June/July 2025 Print
Newsletter
May 9, 2025 · Caregiving, End-of-Life and Grief, Grief and Loss, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Helping a parent navigate widowhood
- Preparing for cataract surgery
- What is a prepaid debit card?
May/June 2025 Print
Newsletter
April 10, 2025 · Care Settings, Caregiving, End-of-Life and Grief, Health
- Planning a celebration of life
- What is "prediabetes"?
- Choosing a nursing home
April/May 2025 Print
Newsletter
March 13, 2025 · Health, Legal, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
- Stress relief: only a breath away
- What is the Platinum Rule?
- Essential tremor: the basics
Preparing for a driving test
Aging Well Blog Handout
March 7, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Daily Life
March/April 2025 Print
Newsletter
February 12, 2025 · Caregiving, Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
- Who covers you in an emergency?
- Navigating frustration as a caregiver
- Could it be a misdiagnosis?
Planning a multigenerational vacation
Aging Well Blog Handout
January 27, 2025 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Family Dynamics
February/March 2025 Print
Newsletter
January 8, 2025 · Dementia, Health, Housing
- Heart attack warning signs
- Engaging activities for dementia
- Fire escape planning for older adults
Sleep apnea: What you need to know
Aging Well Blog Handout
December 19, 2024 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Health
January/February 2025 Print
Newsletter
December 11, 2024 · Dementia, Finances, Grief and Loss, Housing, Psychosocial Emotional
- Creating a dementia-friendly home
- Grief about pet loss
- Minimizing the financial impact of caregiving
December 2024/January 2025 Print
Newsletter
November 13, 2024 · Caregiving, Health, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
- Does standing up cause dizziness?
- Five strategies for emotional health
- Creating a safe mail system
Choosing a financial power of attorney
Aging Well Blog Handout
November 8, 2024 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Finances, Legal
Sadness and suicide
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
November 5, 2024 · Common Conditions
- Listening when a loved one is sad
- Sadness versus depression
- Suicide and older adults
Late-life stepfamilies
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
November 1, 2024 · Family Dynamics
- If Dad wants to remarry
- Caring with a stepparent
- Caring for a stepparent
When medicines change
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
October 30, 2024 · Medication Management
- Keeping track of changes
- Too many pills
- Safe disposal of medicines
Setting up a medication system
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
October 29, 2024 · Medication Management
- Is Mom taking her meds "as directed"?
- Finding the right solution
- Pillbox 2.0
November/December 2024 Print
Newsletter
October 17, 2024 · Dementia, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- Touch as a lifeline for elders
- Holiday dementia visits
- Age-friendly car features
Frequent hospitalizations
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 23, 2024 · Hospitalizations
- Creating an Emergency Room "go bag"
- What is "observation status"?
- Making medical decisions in a crisis
October/November 2024 Print
Newsletter
September 18, 2024 · Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Simplifying the holidays
- What is "observation status"?
- Handy gadgets for arthritis
Chronic inflammation
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 23, 2024 · Common Conditions
- Anti-inflammatory strategies
- Signs and testing
Living with your kids (and grandkids?)
Aging Well Blog Handout
August 21, 2024 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Family Dynamics, Housing
September/October 2024 Print
Newsletter
August 14, 2024 · Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Reducing and resolving chronic inflammation
- Is assisted living a good fit?
- Suicide and older adults
August/September 2024 Print
Newsletter
July 12, 2024 · Finances, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- How to choose a rollator
- Hope: It's not what you think
- Money tips for low vision
Moving to memory care
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
June 29, 2024 · Care Settings
- Is it time for memory care?
- Moving day
- Adjusting to memory care
July/August 2024 Print
Newsletter
June 12, 2024 · Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Listening when a loved one is sad
- "Going home tomorrow?!"
- Signs of chronic inflammation
June/July 2024 Print
Newsletter
May 12, 2024 · Dementia, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- Is it hearing loss or dementia?
- Negotiating skills
- "Tech support" scam
May/June 2024 Print
Newsletter
April 12, 2024 · Dementia, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- Ride hailing for older adults
- What is "vascular dementia"?
- Sadness isn't all bad
Making wise decisions
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 26, 2024 · Family Caregiving Basics
- Decisions without regret
- Cooling down to make a decision
- Avoiding decision fatigue
April/May 2024 Print
Newsletter
March 20, 2024 · Caregiving, Health, Healthcare System
- Home visits are in!
- What is "inflammaging"?
- Adaptive clothing
Dementia travel
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 5, 2024 · Dementia
- Is travel realistic?
- Packing for the trip
- Navigating the airport
Funeral planning
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
February 13, 2024 · End-of-Life and Grief
- Funeral logistics
- An affordable, meaningful funeral
- Your loved one's wishes
Skilled nursing facilities
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
February 13, 2024 · Care Settings
- Making the transition to "rehab"
- Who is who?
- The care plan and meeting
March/April 2024 Print
Newsletter
February 9, 2024 · Health, Legal, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
- Choosing a support group
- Serving as a special needs trustee
- Chronic kidney disease
February/March 2024 Print
Newsletter
January 9, 2024 · Caregiving, Dementia, Technology
- Tech support for your relative(s)
- Maybe it's not Alzheimer's
- Dealing with disgust
Getting help to pay for care
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
January 6, 2024 · Care Settings
- What is a "Medicaid spend down"?
- Is a reverse mortgage appropriate?
- Using long-term care insurance
January/February 2024 Print
Newsletter
December 11, 2023 · Dementia, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Acting as a "human guide"
- Early-onset dementia: Money issues
- Making the most of regret
Home modifications for vision loss
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
December 9, 2023 · Daily Life
- Low-vision kitchen
- Low-vision bathroom
December 2023/January 2024 Print
Newsletter
November 10, 2023 · Care Settings, Dementia, Healthcare System, Technology
- Dementia: Navigating the airport
- Choosing a "senior tablet"
- Positive connections with staff
Difficult Family Relationships
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
November 4, 2023 · Family Dynamics
- When you feel more resentment than love
- Dealing with criticism
- When mom is outright mean
November/December 2023 Print
Newsletter
October 12, 2023 · Caregiving, Finances, Self-Care
- Family Caregiving 101
- Financial/legal aspects of caregiving
- Pacing yourself
Preserving the relationship with the person you care for
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
October 5, 2023 · Family Dynamics
- Visits: More than just business
- "I can't get Dad to budge!"
- Setting limits: Saying “no” nicely
Family Caregiving 101
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 9, 2023 · Family Caregiving Basics
- Financial/legal aspects of caregiving
- Pacing yourself
Family Caregiver Factsheet
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 9, 2023 · Family Caregiving Basics
- We Honor Family Caregivers
October/November 2023 Print
Newsletter
September 6, 2023 · End-of-Life and Grief, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Physical therapy and pain relief
- Curbing your perfectionism
- Affordable funerals
Bladder Issues
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 4, 2023 · Common Conditions
- The overactive bladder
- Is twice a night too much?
- BPH: Weighing surgical options
Family dynamics
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 25, 2023 · Family Dynamics
- Calling a family meeting
- Are you the primary caregiver?
- If you are not the primary caregiver
September/October 2023 Print
Newsletter
August 13, 2023 · Caregiving, Dementia, Healthcare System
- Caring as a stepfamily
- Senior move managers
- Frontotemporal dementia (FTD)
August/September 2023 Print
Newsletter
July 11, 2023 · Caregiving, Dementia, Health
- How is your relative's "social health"?
- Low-vision bathroom
- Adjusting to memory care
Saying “no” when your kids ask for money
Aging Well Blog Handout
June 8, 2023 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Family Dynamics, Finances
July/August 2023 Print
Newsletter
June 7, 2023 · Dementia, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Bringing the hospital home
- What is "healthy selfishness"?
- Dementia: Packing for a trip
Grief, loss and bereavement
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
May 24, 2023 · End-of-Life and Grief
- Emotions when caregiving ends
- Reentry
- Healing power of remembrance
June/July 2023 Print
Newsletter
May 9, 2023 · Dementia, End-of-Life and Grief, Psychosocial Emotional
- Dementia: Is travel realistic?
- Senior bullying and exclusion
- Meaningful end of life conversations
May/June 2023 Print
Newsletter
April 14, 2023 · Care Settings, Dementia, Health, Healthcare System
- Cancer screenings covered by Medicare
- Moving to memory care
- Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears
Caregiving through cancer treatment
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 8, 2023 · Common Conditions
- Side effects of treatment
- "Chemobrain"
- Reducing the nausea of chemo
April/May 2023 Print
Newsletter
March 6, 2023 · Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- Do you strive for perfection?
- Pillbox 2.0
- The care plan and meeting
March/April 2023 Print
Newsletter
February 10, 2023 · Caregiving, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Calling a family meeting
- Early-onset Alzheimer's
- Choosing a meal service
February/March 2023 Print
Newsletter
January 2, 2023 · Caregiving, Dementia, Housing
- Home modifications for vision loss
- Is it time for memory care?
- If you are not the primary caregiver
January/February 2023 Print
Newsletter
December 8, 2022 · Caregiving, Healthcare System
- Are you the primary caregiver?
- The yearly "Wellness Visit"
- Where are the paid caregivers?
[BEN] December 2022/January 2023 Print Copy
Newsletter
November 21, 2022 ·
- Healing torn relations
- Dementia and small children
- Dry eye syndrome
December 2022/January 2023 Print
Newsletter
November 10, 2022 · Dementia, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Healing torn relations
- Dementia and small children
- Dry eye syndrome
November/December 2022 Print
Newsletter
October 13, 2022 · Caregiving, Health, Technology
- Honoring family caregivers
- Suppose they don't get better ...
- Not taking meds as directed?
Gifts for older adults
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 24, 2022 · Family Caregiving Basics
- For those with memory loss
- For the socially isolated
October/November 2022 Print
Newsletter
September 9, 2022 · Caregiving, Dementia, Psychosocial Emotional
- October is National Crime Prevention Month
- Putting anticipation to work for you
- What is Lewy body dementia?
September/October 2022 Print
Newsletter
August 12, 2022 · Care Settings, Caregiving, Health, Healthcare System, Medication Management
- Caring with a stepparent
- Could medicines be the culprit?
- Who is who in skilled nursing facilities?
Is your loved one prepared for a disaster?
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
July 27, 2022 · Family Caregiving Basics
- Making a plan
- The "Go Bag"
- The "Stay Box"
August/September 2022 Print
Newsletter
July 13, 2022 · Dementia, Healthcare System
- When grandpa has dementia: Teens and tweens
- The doctor interview
- Noncancer screening tests
The losses of caregiving
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
July 12, 2022 · Self-Care
- Acknowledging your losses
- Overcoming sadness
- Journaling with care
July/August 2022 Print
Newsletter
June 9, 2022 · Dementia, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Senior centers: Worth a fresh look
- Combatting dehydration
- Dementia and finances
June/July 2022 Print
Newsletter
May 12, 2022 · Health, Technology
- Text message scamming: "Smishing"
- Does brain training work?
- Swollen legs and feet
May/June 2022 Print
Newsletter
April 13, 2022 · Common Conditions, Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Living with cancer as a chronic condition
- When you envy others
- Primary care providers
April/May 2022 Print
Newsletter
March 10, 2022 · Dementia, End-of-Life and Grief, Healthcare System
- Cooking tips for the visually impaired
- Poetry and dementia
- Organ donation
March/April 2022 Print
Newsletter
February 9, 2022 · Caregiving, Health, Psychosocial Emotional, Technology
- Psychological first aid
- Caregiving apps
- "Chemobrain"
February/March 2022 Print
Newsletter
January 12, 2022 · Caregiving, Common Conditions, Finances, Health, Technology
- Signs of an online "sweetheart scam"
- Protecting the house from Medicaid
- Reducing the nausea of chemo
Should Dad still be driving?
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
December 7, 2021 · Daily Life
- Help Mom be a safer driver
- Alternatives to driving
January/February 2022 Print
Newsletter
December 6, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Friends? Who has time?
- Need a new doctor?
- When your relative is actively dying
December 2021/January 2022 Print
Newsletter
November 10, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief, Healthcare System, Technology
- Private pay services for care at home
- Hearing the TV better
- Writing the last chapter
November/December 2021 Print
Newsletter
October 14, 2021 · Finances, Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- The special needs of Vietnam-era vets
- Help at home: Community programs
- Holidays without your loved one
October/November 2021 Print
Newsletter
September 8, 2021 · Health, Healthcare System, Medication Management, Psychosocial Emotional
- Is Medicare Advantage the best choice?
- Depression after a scary diagnosis
- Too many pills: When less is more
Suppose they don’t get better…
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 4, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief
- Transitioning from curative care
- Writing the last chapter
Caregiving Holiday Blues
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 2, 2021 · Self-Care
- Coping with the holiday blues
- Addressing your losses
- Supporting others in grief
When death is near
CAHPS Module, Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 2, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief, Hospice Action Plans (CAHPS)
- How you can help
- Immediately after a death
September/October 2021 Print
Newsletter
August 10, 2021 · Caregiving, Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Not all socks are created equal
- Dealing with anxiety
- Services at home: Medicare
Kidney Disease and Dialysis
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
July 8, 2021 · Common Conditions
- The decision to start dialysis
- Medical management without dialysis
- The decision to stop dialysis
August/September 2021 Print
Newsletter
July 2, 2021 · Finances, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Learning to forgive yourself
- What is a daily money manager?
- The decision to stop dialysis
July/August 2021 Print
Newsletter
June 8, 2021 · Caregiving, Finances, Health
- What’s involved in giving care?
- What is a Medicaid spend down?
- Bladder issues
June/July 2021 Print
Newsletter
May 13, 2021 · Finances, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Signs of financial abuse
- Giving "awesome" new meaning
- Medical management without dialysis
Services for care at home
Facebook Campaign, Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
May 5, 2021 · Care Settings
- Private pay (out of pocket)
- Community programs
- Services paid for by Medicare
Considering assisted living
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · Care Settings, Housing
- Prepare before your conversation
- Talking about assisted living
- Visiting assisted living facilities
Car tips for family caregivers
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · Daily Life
- Wheelchairs and your car
- Car gadgets and tips
- The caregiver-friendly car
Is your loved one depressed?
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · Common Conditions
- When depression goes untreated
- Treating depression
Once your loved one has died
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief
- Waves of emotions
- What to do after a death
- Eventual reentry
When you know a move is needed
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · Care Settings
- Moving sooner is better than later
- What to do with their stuff?
- Look ahead when downsizing
Low vision and vision loss
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · Daily Life
- Emotions following the diagnosis
- Slowing the progression of glaucoma
- Age-related macular degeneration
When staying at home isn’t an option
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · Care Settings
- When should you choose a skilled nursing facility?
- What is "assisted living"?
- What is a memory unit?
Living with arthritis
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 25, 2021 · Common Conditions
- Supporting a loved one with arthritis
- Managing arthritis pain
- Motion is lotion
May/June 2021 Print
Newsletter
April 8, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief, Health, Legal, Psychosocial Emotional
- Transitioning from curative care
- Managing arthritis pain
- How to get durable power of attorney
Worried Dad might have dementia?
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 1, 2021 · Dementia
- Consider MCI (mild cognitive impairment)
- Talking about brain health
- What's in an Alzheimer's test?
Dementia and communication
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 1, 2021 · Dementia
- Listening
- Speaking
- Repetitive questions
Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 19, 2021 · Common Conditions
- Dietary tips to ease common problems
- Fighting Parkinson's with exercise
- Communication challenges
After a stroke: Movement and coordination
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 19, 2021 · Strokes
- Emotions following a stroke
- When therapy is a workout
- What is an occupational therapist?
After a stroke: Problems with speech and swallowing
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 19, 2021 · Strokes
- The emotional effects of a stroke
- Communicating despite aphasia
- What is a speech therapist?
April/May 2021 Print
Newsletter
March 10, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief, Health, Technology
- Coping with vision loss
- What is "cremation authorization"?
- Time for smart monitoring?
March/April 2021 Print
Newsletter
February 8, 2021 · Health, Healthcare System, Psychosocial Emotional
- Maximizing your resources
- When kidneys fail: Dialysis?
- How to read an Explanation of Benefits
February/March 2021 Print
Newsletter
January 13, 2021 · Dementia, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- "For better or for worse …"
- Dementia communication: Speaking
- Age-related macular degeneration
January/February 2021 Print
Newsletter
December 10, 2020 · Caregiving, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- A robo-pet for companionship?
- Slowing the progression of glaucoma
- Problems with hygiene
December 2020/January 2021 Print
Newsletter
November 11, 2020 · Caregiving, Dementia, Psychosocial Emotional
- "Should we delay that procedure?"
- Leaving a legacy with StoryCorps
- Montessori for people with dementia
November/December 2020 Print
Newsletter
October 8, 2020 · COVID-19, Care Settings, Dementia, Technology
- Dementia and communication: Listening
- Video chatting for the "tech challenged"
- "Should we bring Dad home?"
October/November 2020 Print
Newsletter
September 9, 2020 · COVID-19, Common Conditions, End-of-Life and Grief, Health
- Health risks of Korean War vets
- Supporting a person with arthritis
- When you can't hold a funeral
September/October 2020 Print
Newsletter
August 12, 2020 · Caregiving, Dementia, Health, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
- What is "mindfulness," anyway?
- Nonverbal signs of pain
- BPH: Weighing surgical options
Do you need a Coronavirus Plan?
Aging Well Blog Handout
July 30, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Health
Osteoporosis: Strengthen bones. Prevent falls.
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
July 25, 2020 · Common Conditions
- Signs of osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis: What you can do
- Addressing the risk of a fall
August/September 2020 Print
Newsletter
July 8, 2020 · Caregiving, Dementia, End-of-Life and Grief
- Repetitive questions
- Caregiving as a team
- "But I wasn't there when she died"
Long-term care insurance
Aging Well Blog Handout
June 27, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Healthcare System
Stress Rx: Two hours in nature/week
Aging Well Blog Handout
June 23, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Psychosocial Emotional, Self-Care
July/August 2020 Print
Newsletter
June 10, 2020 · COVID-19, Common Conditions, Dementia, Health
- The importance of staying connected
- What's in an Alzheimer's test?
- Osteoporosis: What you can do
Preparing for a virtual doctor visit
Aging Well Blog Handout
May 16, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Health, Healthcare System, Technology
June/July 2020 Print
Newsletter
May 14, 2020 · COVID-19, Common Conditions, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Coronavirus scams
- Is twice a night too much?
- Cooling down to make a decision
May/June 2020 Print
Newsletter
April 8, 2020 · Common Conditions, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- When broccoli is bad for you
- Avoiding regret
- Signs of osteoporosis
April/May 2020 Print
Newsletter
March 11, 2020 · Dementia, Health, Legal
- Doctors and advance directives
- Return to a good night's sleep
- Hallucinations in later life
March/April 2020 Print
Newsletter
February 21, 2020 · Health, Medication Management, Psychosocial Emotional
- Are generic drugs inferior?
- When Dad "saws logs" all night
- Are you pushing against reality?
How to pay for long-term care
Aging Well Blog Handout
January 18, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Aging Well Blog Starter Set, Finances, Health, Healthcare System
Choosing a home care provider
Aging Well Blog Handout
January 18, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Aging Well Blog Starter Set, Health, Healthcare System
Choosing a long-term care facility
Aging Well Blog Handout
January 18, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Aging Well Blog Starter Set, Healthcare System, Housing
Assembling your support team
Aging Well Blog Handout
January 18, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Aging Well Blog Starter Set, Finances, Health, Healthcare System, Self-Care
Paying for care at home
Aging Well Blog Handout
January 18, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Aging Well Blog Starter Set, Care Settings, Health, Housing
Medical emergencies: Are you prepared?
Aging Well Blog Handout
January 18, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Aging Well Blog Starter Set, Health, Healthcare System
What is an Aging Life Care™ Manager?
Aging Well Blog Handout
January 18, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Starter Set
Types of long-term care
Aging Well Blog Handout
January 18, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Aging Well Blog Starter Set, Care Settings, Healthcare System, Housing
Home care
Aging Well Blog Handout
January 18, 2020 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Aging Well Blog Starter Set, Health, Healthcare System
February/March 2020 Print
Newsletter
January 9, 2020 · Caregiving, Common Conditions, Health, Psychosocial Emotional
- Early signs of heart failure
- The myth of self-reliance
- Dad can't brush his teeth
Creating your network
Aging Well Blog Handout
December 24, 2019 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Aging Well Blog Starter Set, Health, Healthcare System, Self-Care
- Medical emergencies
- What is an Aging Life Care™ Manager?
“Aging in place” — care at home
Aging Well Blog Handout
December 24, 2019 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Aging Well Blog Starter Set, Housing
- Paying for care at home
- Choosing a provider
Long-term care—group settings
Aging Well Blog Handout
December 23, 2019 · Aging Well Blog Posts, Aging Well Blog Starter Set, Care Settings, Health, Healthcare System, Housing
- How to pay for care
- Choosing a facility
January/February 2020 Print
Newsletter
December 12, 2019 · End-of-Life and Grief, Housing, Psychosocial Emotional
- Adding meaning to your life
- Immediately after a death
- What is a "CCRC?"
December 2019/January 2020 Print
Newsletter
November 13, 2019 ·
- What is a speech therapist?
- Visiting in the digital age
- "But it's so sad…"
November/December 2019 Print
Newsletter
October 10, 2019 ·
- Too much gratitude?
- Diet and Parkinson's
- Talking about brain health
Common caregiving emotions: Worry, anger, negativity
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 17, 2019 · Self-Care
- Curb your negative thinking
- "Sometimes I feel furious!"
- When worrying doesn't stop
Living with COPD
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 12, 2019 · Common Conditions
- Preventing flare-ups
- COPD warning signs
- Sing a song for COPD
October/November 2019 Print
Newsletter
September 11, 2019 ·
- Lessons from theater improv
- What is a physical therapist?
- Emotions following a stroke
Health care planning and the POLST
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 25, 2019 · End-of-Life and Grief
- The advance directive
- Choosing a decision maker
- If you are chosen
- The POLST
Living with final-stage dementia
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 16, 2019 · Dementia
- Dad can't brush his teeth
- Frequent infections
- Hallucinations
When a loved one needs help
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 15, 2019 · Family Caregiving Basics
- 10 warning signs
- What help is needed?
- Getting realistic. Creating a team.
Managing money
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 10, 2019 · Finances
- What you need to know
- Tips and helpful tools
- Starting the conversation
Caring from a distance
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 10, 2019 · Family Caregiving Basics
- Four long-distance strategies
- Easing the disruption of travel
- Visits: More than just business
Living with late-stage dementia
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 10, 2019 · Dementia
- Visits and meaningful activities
- Music: The universal language
- Nonverbal signs of pain
Staying positive
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August 10, 2019 · Self-Care
- Adding humor to caregiving
- The habit of happiness
- Focus on the rewards of caregiving
Avoiding burnout
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 9, 2019 · Self-Care
- Stress or burnout?
- Preventing burnout
- Take a break: Options for respite
Wandering
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 8, 2019 · Dementia
- How to discourage wandering
- Preparing for a safe return
- Engaging activities
Living with early-stage dementia
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 8, 2019 · Dementia
- Balancing safety and independence
- Dementia and advance care planning
- The ability to make decisions
Dementia: Difficult situations
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 3, 2019 · Dementia
- Embarrassing behaviors
- Distraction techniques
- "Lie to my mom?"
September/October 2019 Print
Newsletter
July 18, 2019 ·
- Medicare Open Enrollment Tips
- A doctor's visit after a fall
- When caregiving ends: Part 2
August/September 2019 Print
Newsletter
July 7, 2019 ·
- Genetic testing for Alzheimer's
- When caregiving ends - Part 1
- How Parkinson's affects communication
July/August 2019 Print
Newsletter
June 13, 2019 ·
- "Lie to my mom?"
- Bad news
- Personal emergency response systems
Independence: Staying mobile on your feet
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
June 4, 2019 · Daily Life
- Start a safe walking routine
- When Dad resists a walker
- If Mom is afraid of falling again
June/July 2019 Print
Newsletter
May 9, 2019 ·
- Getting out of the mental spin cycle
- Communicating with aphasia
- Common elder scams
May/June 2019 Print
Newsletter
April 11, 2019 ·
- When language falls apart
- What is an occupational therapist?
- Distraction techniques
April/May 2019 Print
Newsletter
March 14, 2019 ·
- Keeping your marbles: reducing dementia risk
- Fighting Parkinson's with exercise
- "Spiritual" advance directive
Hospitalizations: Before you go
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 8, 2019 · Hospitalizations
- Choosing a hospital? Look to the stars
- Preparing for a hospital stay
- If you are the "health care proxy"
Hospitalizations: During your stay
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 8, 2019 · Hospitalizations
- Walking your way out of the hospital
- Keeping a clear mind
- Advocating for a good night's sleep
Hospitalizations: Coming home
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 6, 2019 · Hospitalizations
- Making the transition
- Medication review
- The post-discharge appointment
Conquering guilt. Becoming resilient.
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
February 14, 2019 · Family Caregiving Basics
- The resilient family caregiver
- Too much empathy?
- Setting limits, nicely
March/April 2019 Print
Newsletter
February 14, 2019 ·
- Smartwatches for seniors
- Dementia: safety and independence
- Managing chronic pain
Changing your mind about stress
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
February 12, 2019 · Self-Care
- When circumstances are beyond your control
- Working smarter
- Living with uncertainty
Health care planning
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
January 27, 2019 · Family Caregiving Basics
- The advance directive
- Choosing a decision maker
- If you are chosen
Medication Concerns
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January 25, 2019 · Medication Management
- Drug Misuse
- Managing Chronic Pain
- Pain in Serious Illness
Living with Heart Failure
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January 23, 2019 · Common Conditions
- Avoiding crises with heart failure
- Addressing fatigue
- Reducing salt
February/March 2019 Print
Newsletter
January 10, 2019 ·
- Conserving energy in the face of fatigue
- Setting limits: saying "no" nicely
- Age-friendly kitchen
Preventing Colds and Flu
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December 21, 2018 · Common Conditions
- Preparing ahead of time
- It's flu season
- Preventing pneumonia
January/February 2019 Print
Newsletter
December 13, 2018 ·
- 2019 Medicare improvements
- Preparing for a safe return
- Signature strength: calm
December 2018/January 2019 Print
Newsletter
November 8, 2018 ·
- Gifts for older adults
- How to discourage wandering
- A new year reflection
November/December 2018 Print
Newsletter
October 4, 2018 ·
- Late-life veterans' issues
- Savoring good experiences
- Exercise and COPD: an oxymoron?
October/November 2018 Print
Newsletter
September 13, 2018 ·
- Preparing for Cold and Flu Season
- Signature Strength: Courage
- When your parent drinks too much
Living with mid-stage dementia
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 11, 2018 · Dementia
- Avoiding the "War of the Wardrobe"
- Mealtime and dementia
- Bathing and dementia
Preventing falls
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August 22, 2018 · Daily Life
- Maintaining balance
- A home safety review
- Balance exercises
September/October 2018 Print
Newsletter
August 9, 2018 ·
- Signature Strength: Wisdom
- Preparing for joint replacement
- Does Mom have a drinking problem?
“I don’t need help!”
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
July 28, 2018 · Family Caregiving Basics
- Cost and Control
- Privacy and Pride
August/September 2018 Print
Newsletter
July 5, 2018 ·
- When you need an energy boost
- Safe traveling for older adults
- "I don't need help" – Part 3
July/August 2018 Print
Newsletter
June 10, 2018 ·
- Before you quit your job
- "I don't need help" – Part 2
- Opioid addiction and serious illness
June/July 2018 Print
Newsletter
May 13, 2018 ·
- "I don't need help" – Part 1
- The habit of happiness
- Using long-term care insurance
May/June 2018 Print
Newsletter
April 11, 2018 ·
- Mother's Day without Mom
- Is a new Medicare card in the mailbox?
- When your passenger has dementia
April/May 2018 Print
Newsletter
March 11, 2018 ·
- Memory loss and advance care planning
- Phones for every disability
- Advocating for a good night's sleep
March/April 2018 Print
Newsletter
February 11, 2018 ·
- Empathy: Can you have too much?
- When family is paid for care
- Is breathing difficult?
February/March 2018 Print
Newsletter
January 7, 2018 ·
- Walking out of the hospital
- Write your cares away—carefully
- Wheelchairs and your car