Personal care for seniors means helping them with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, brushing teeth, grooming, and helping with continence care if needed. Saige Via is a ...

Caring for an elderly loved one can be rewarding and affirming in many ways, but as most caregivers know, it can also come with its share of challenges. If you’ve become a caregiver for someone ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What tips do you recommend for long-distance caregivers? I help take care of my stubborn 86-year-old mother, who still lives at home about 150 miles from me. — Need Advice Dear Need ...

If you've recently taken on the task of caring for an older adult -- whether it be a family member or friend -- it can feel overwhelming. The impact of having to offer an added level of support to an ...

Editor’s Note: The following column was originally published June 17, 2023. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase ...

It’s hard enough to be a caregiver for elderly parents when there are multiple siblings to help. Sometimes, there’s only you. Dr. Charles Brubaker, 99, a COVID-19 patient who was admitted to the ...

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CHICAGO >> Nancy Powers had to adjust her travel routine when her best friend and travel partner, Phyllis Wesley, was diagnosed with a degenerative brain condition that affects her speech and ...

Knowing what to do when a weather emergency threatens means thinking and planning ahead when your plans involve caring for a vulnerable person. Most important is to have an evacuation strategy. Those ...