By Katie Scarlett Brandt

Covering Chicago

Broadcast journalist Ron Magers reflects on his decades in journalism — and what the future may hold Fact checked by Shannon…

1 year ago

If Your Loved One Wanders, Don’t Wait to Dial 911

Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro   Has a loud and sudden alert from your phone, announcing an Amber Alert, ever surprised…

1 year ago

Legal Updates

New Aging and Caregiving Laws Fact checked by Catherine Gianaro Nurse Staffing Standards New patient care standards in Medicare- and Medicaid-rated…

1 year ago

Alzheimer’s Poetry Project

Fact checked by Derick Wilder   Chicago poet Gary Glazner founded the Alzheimer’s Poetry Project in 2003 to give people with…

1 year ago

Our Top 10 Stories of 2023

In 2023, we covered an amazing variety of caregiving stories. In some, we showcased inspiring ways that older adults challenged…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

How to Report Medicare Fraud

When my mother received a statement from her insurance company recently, detailing $5,800 for sleep apnea supplies, I checked it…

2 years ago

Once Upon a Caregiver

Caregiving requires a lot — a lot of heart, passion, drive, energy, strength…. As any caregiver knows, the list goes…

2 years ago

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 about…

2 years ago

Meet Gail, who cared for her mother

About eight years ago, Gail and her siblings decided that she should care for their mother. Gail’s 76-year-old mother was…

2 years ago

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