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Over the Threshold: America's Unhoused Older Adults
Older adults face an increased risk for homelessness across the U.S. As many people search for solutions,...
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Assisted Living and Addiction
Tips for navigating assisted living options when your loved one has addiction About 1 million adults...
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Caring for Abusive Parents
When abusive parents need caregiving, adult children often face a difficult decision. A contract often...
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Documenting Caregiver Experiences
A Q&A with anthropologist Rebecca Berman, PhD, who interviewed dozens of caregivers about what it’s...
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Sense of Place
Studies show that hearing loss increases a person’s risk of falling. Why might that be — and what...
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Our Top 10 Stories of 2023
In 2023, we covered an amazing variety of caregiving stories. In some, we showcased inspiring ways that...
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How Does Hearing Impact Fall Risk?
Every year, more than 1 in 4 people over age 65 falls. And a fall can drastically change an older adult’s...
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How to Report Medicare Fraud
When my mother received a statement from her insurance company recently, detailing $5,800 for sleep apnea...
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Once Upon a Caregiver
Caregiving requires a lot — a lot of heart, passion, drive, energy, strength…. As any caregiver knows,...
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Meet Mona, who cares for her mother
Mona’s mom, 97, has Alzheimer’s disease and has lived with Mona for the past 11 years. When Mona retired...
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