Answering the phone and being met by a pre-recorded message is frustrating and annoying. Robocalls are the unrelenting automated telephone …
How to Stop Robocalls: 9 Tips and Tools to Help Block Spam Calls
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Holly Robinson Peete Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2021
Celebrating the mothers and mother-figures in our life is important every year, but this past year has been a particularly …
6 Tips for Combating Seasonal Affective Disorder and The Winter Blues
If you’re feeling a little blue this winter, you’re not alone. An estimated 10 million Americans experience symptoms of Seasonal …
Holly Robinson Peete Holiday Gift Guide 2020
Any way you spin it, the upcoming holiday season will look different than years past. COVID-19 has made traveling, connecting, …
Lively Spotlight: Matt Robinson
Matt is the newest GreatCall ambassador from the Robinson family, and is currently living with Parkinson’s Disease. Learn more about his story here! …
Lively Spotlight: Dolores Robinson
You’ve met Lively’s brand ambassador Holly Robinson Peete, and now we’d like to introduce you to her mother, Dolores Robinson! …
Caregiving in the U.S. 2020: How Family Caregivers are Using Technology
Caregiving in the U.S. 2020: How family caregivers are using technology. …
Managing Caregiver Stress: The 5 Top Stress Busters for Family Caregivers
If you are a caregiver during this pandemic, you’re in one of two situations: either your family member lives with …
Strategies for Long-Distance Caregiving
Long-Distance Caregiving: Using Tech to Get and Stay More Connected Now If you’ve found yourself scrambling to set up new …
The Case for Connection: How the Lively Community Comes Together
As we cross the one-month mark of Shelter in Place orders and lockdowns across the country, Lively is proud to …
Emotional Conversations During Stressful Times
As large portions of the global population use prudent forms of social distancing and self-isolation to manage the speed and …
Social Distancing Versus Social Isolation
Even before news of the Coronavirus emerged in late 2019, researchers have long been studying the effects of isolation on …
Should I Quit My Job to Take Care of My Parents?
What is it like when you have to quit work so you can be a caregiver to a parent, friend …
Unleashing the Power of Tech for Cyber-Seniors
What do you get when you pair up technologically native teens (who can get lost trying to dial a rotary …
New Survey: Support for Family Caregivers
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize those providing unpaid care for an older family member or friend. …
Romance Scam Targeting Seniors: How Romance Scams Work
Romance scam tactics follow a particular process. Learn more about how romance scams targeting seniors work so you can detect it and take action! …
Romance Scams Targeting Seniors: How Can You Protect Yourself?
Romance scams take advantage of our best impulses and innate human desires. Find out how you can protect yourself against internet romance scams here. …
Social Isolation in Older Adults
Social isolation and loneliness are among top concerns for older adults. Feelings of loneliness are linked to health concerns including depression and cognitive decline, and unfortunately, health issues that many seniors experience like mobility challenges or hearing loss can exacerbate loneliness. …
Save Money, Watch Smarter: Cable-Cutting Basics for Seniors
Cutting the cord not only has a monetary benefit, it can also support healthier aging. Learn more about cable cutting options for seniors here. …
Treating Osteoporosis
Does getting a diagnosis of osteoporosis mean you need to wrap yourself in bubble wrap? Or live your life in …
Preventing Osteoporosis
Falls happen. They can be unexpected and painful. The severity of injuries from a fall will often depend on the …
Caregiving Ambassador Holly Robinson Peete
Lively is thrilled to announce our partnership with the amazing Holly Robinson Peete! Holly will be teaming up with Lively …
Social Engineering, Identify Theft, and “Vishing Attacks:” How to Avoid Being Ripped Off by Phone Scams
New technology is a marvel. Every month, it seems, there’s a new breakthrough, and for the most part, we grow …
Best Buy and AARP Team Up to Stop Gift Card Fraud
Best Buy has joined with AARP to launch a campaign to help people protect themselves from Gift Card fraud. …
Smartphones for Older Adults
Technology is constantly improving the lives of seniors every day. Consider the benefits smartphones for older adults can offer, and whether it is time upgrade mom and dad.
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Give the Gift of Quality Time This Holiday Season
GreatCall conducted a holiday survey and found that most people want quality time with family. Find out what types of gifts you can give your loved ones to make the most of quality time.
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Asbestos, Lung Health and Seniors – What Should You Know?
Some changes to the body, such as the stiffening of joints, are to be expected as we age, but there …
How to Talk to Seniors About Medical Alert Systems – Infographic
“The Talk” – Talking to Your Parents About a Safety Device If your parents are getting up there in age, …
How Grandparents and Grandchildren Stay in Touch
Grandparents and grandchildren have a special bond. Find out what happened when we asked a group of grandkids to tell us what they love about their grandparents and how they stay in touch.
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Increasing Breast Cancer Awareness in Older Women
Breast Cancer Statistics Did you know that breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women? Here’s a …
Assisted Living vs Independent Living for Seniors
Helping a parent make the transition to senior living can be difficult. Learn more about the similarities and differences between assisted living and independent living for seniors to determine which is the right for them. …
How Your New Medicare Card Will Help Protect Your Identity
Discover how your new Medicare card will help protect your identity, and reduce the chances of Medicare fraud. Find out more about how to avoid scams, identity theft, and enjoy a safe retirement.
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Arthritis and Joint Pain: Causes, Prevention & Treatment
Find out why arthritis is never a one size fits all approach, and why the causes and treatment differ depending on the person. Learn more about the interesting facts and figures around the disease. …
9 Things to Know About Your New Medicare Card
Discover why changes are coming for Medicare beneficiaries. Find out what you need to know about the new Medicare card, changes associated, FAQs, and more.
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A Centenarian Reflects on the Positive Impacts of Technology
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
How Technology Is Evolving This Grandpa’s Hot Rod Hobby
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
Changing Technology Helps Seniors Stay Safe & Connected
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
Technology Helps Seniors Stay in Touch Across Generations
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
Seniors are Adapting to Technology and Living a Digital Lifestyle
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
A Comic Book Artist Adapts His Art to Changing Technology
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
How Technology Has Changed This Artist’s Art, Life & Legacy
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
Smartphones, Social Media and Technology Trends Among Seniors
Seniors and Technology Statistics They may not be attached to their phones the way teens or millennials are, but seniors …
Medical Alert Systems for Seniors: 5 Tips for Caregivers
Importance of Senior Safety at Home I will never forget the afternoon my 67-year-old mother and I dropped in to …
Senior Social Media Influencers You Should Follow
Social Media for Seniors There are plenty of social media accounts about seniors and how to find information about caregiving, …
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) Provide All the Help You Need
How Personal Emergency Response Devices with GPS Help Seniors Feel Safe You’re driving to a place you’ve never been, and …
Coping with a Relative’s Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis
A type 2 diabetes diagnosis changes the individual’s life, but it also has a ripple effect into the family circle. …
GreatCall Presents: Fighting Back
What happens when a group of older adults decide to fight back against a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease? Recently, we …
Managing Type 2 Diabetes: Treatment & Lifestyle Changes
A Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis When Luxmi Popat was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 20 years ago, she thought her …
Aging and Technology: A GreatCall Documentary Series
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
Type 2 Diabetes Facts: 5 Things to Know About Diabetes
Receiving a type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be both frightening and confusing. Your diabetes care team will be there to …
Living with Type 2 Diabetes: Valuable Resources & Support
You’ve Just Been Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, What’s Next? You’ve just heard the words, “You have diabetes.” Whether you …
National Heart Month: Tips for Better Heart Health
The hearts of February are not only for Valentine’s Day. Celebrating February as National Heart Month in the U.S. reaches …
Holiday Gift Guide for Senior Moms
Just in time for the holidays, we’re excited to share our gift guide for Mom! What will be the perfect …
Holiday Gift Guide for Senior Dads
The holidays are almost here! Do you have your gifts for Dad picked out yet? If not, we’ve got you …
Celebrating National Caregivers Awareness Month: GreatCall Heroes
National Caregivers Awareness Month November marks the beginning of National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor family caregivers, raise …
5 Features You Want In Your Medical Alert Device
Medical alert devices are very popular for seniors and those with special needs. When the individual experiences a medical problem, …
Benefits of Owning a Smartphone: 3 Dos and Don’ts
I’m an empty-nester! Wow—mixed emotions come with that. Newfound freedom, check! More time for myself, check! Really miss being “Mommy” …
4 Ways to Help Dad With Limited Mobility
Many older adults have issues with their mobility. Recent research by the American Academy of Family Physicians shows that more than 10 …
How Millennial Caregivers Are Introducing a New Way to Care
The generation of millennial caregivers is emerging, and the stats may surprise you. Nearly one quarter of millennials (those between …
Four Great Tech Gifts for Dad
Father’s Day is right around the corner, but what makes the best gifts for dad? Given that you’ve probably already …
Nurses Know Best: 5 Tips for Healthy Living at All Ages
From hospital nursery cribs to home hospice bedsides, nurses are caring for people everywhere, everyday. With more than 4 million professionally …
Classic Movies About Moms
Ever watch a movie with a memorable maternal character and think your mom could play that role? Maybe your mother …
A Mom by Any Other Name
On the Topic of Mother’s Day Sometimes the people and things closest to us can be the least obvious when …
Why You Should Consider a Medical Alert Device
Do I need a medical alert device? Falls are what happen to other older people, right? Guess again. According to the National Council …
How the Role of Moms Have Changed (and Stayed the Same) Through the Decades
Whether she was your birth mother or a mother figure, whether you called her mama or mummy, whether she worked …
Remembering Mom – What I Learned. What I Lost.
“Death ends a life, but it does not end a relationship.” That is a quote from Robert Anderson. That quote goes …
Mother’s Day Garden Gifts for Moms With a Green Thumb
Flowers are a traditional Mother’s Day gift, but if your mom has a green thumb of her own, any of these …
That Time Mom Powered Through Without Electricity
In honor of Mother’s Day, we pay tribute to a mother’s selfless attitude. We hope that her story may encourage …
Interview Mom This Mother’s Day About How She Envisions Life As She Ages
This Mother’s Day, why not let mom know just how big a celebrity she is? Whether your mom is 60, …
Why It’s Still Cool to Have a Flip Phone
In the same way that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, coolness is also a matter of perspective. …
Let Mom Put Her Feet Up and Then Get to Work!
Moms work hard and anything their kids can do to make life easier is appreciated. On Mother’s Day, lots of …
Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom and Grandma
Often, it’s difficult to select the right gift for an aging mom, grandmother or loved one. After all, what do you …
What Your Mom Really Wants For Mother’s Day
When the second Sunday in May rolls around, it’s easy to order flowers, make a brunch reservation or pick out …
[CHART] How to Choose the Best Mother’s Day Gift
Mother’s Day is May 13th this year. And that means its time to start thinking about the perfect Mother’s Day …
Safeguarding Your Home: A Room-by-Room Guide
Nearly 90% of people age 65 and older want to stay in their own homes as they age, or “age …
Grandkid Inventors: A Roundup of Innovative Tech Tools for Caregivers
Today’s grandchildren may get to enjoy their grandparents for more years than previous generations—83 percent of Americans 65 and older …
Celebrating Aging: The Power of Positive Thinking & Health
By David Heitz Watch what you say around older Americans. The saying “words matter” holds true for them just as …
Do You Have a Caregiving Plan B?
Surprises and changes, curveballs and crises: as a caregiver you can count on them all. Sometimes the surprises are pleasant. …
Senior Care Facilities: Not All Are Created Equal
It’s not something we like to think about. What happens when mom or dad require a level of care we …
Will the Trump Administration Recognize the Help Family Caregivers Need?
President Donald Trump (and Hillary Clinton, too) were the first presidential candidates in American history to discuss caregiving issues on …
6 Tips to Help Your Parents Get Connected
If your parents are over 65 and not connected to the Internet, they have a lot of company. Some 40% …
Fiercely Fit Over 50: Why Age Is Irrelevant for These Extreme Athletes
“There is nothing you cannot do.” Those are the words of 98 years-young Tao Porchon-Lynch, and she lives her life …
Senior Pet Therapy – The Health Benefits of Owning a Pet
While the memories of a cherished childhood pet can bring comfort to an aging person, even more benefits come from …
Stress & Heart Disease: Preventing Heart Disease in Caregivers
If you’re a caregiver, you know you have one of most stressful and most rewarding roles possible. You probably wouldn’t …
Complementary Therapies and Approaches for Heart Health
Encouraging heart health and preventing heart disease is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Medications and lifestyle changes such as a heart-healthy …
15 Heart-Healthy Foods You’ll Love
Heart disease is a serious condition, but a heart healthy diet and lifestyle can lower your risk and may prevent …
Heart Health Tips & Facts: Heart Disease Causes & Prevention
When you think about heart health, do you regret last night’s chicken Alfredo or feel guilty because you can’t remember …
Heart Healthy Exercise & Activities
Regular exercise is essential for heart health. But thankfully, you don’t need to go to the gym or use special …
Better Heart Health: Fill Your February with AHA Moments
For a short month, February is long on signature images. Cupids and hearts, George Washington and Honest Abe, icons of …
The Impact of Computers and Games on the Aging Brain
For some time now, doctors anecdotally have said that seniors who play simple brain games stave off memory problems. Now, …
Seeing Red: Get The Facts on Women and Heart Disease
Did you know each year, heart disease is responsible for 1 in 3 deaths among women? At this high rate, …
American Heart Association Infographic with Heart Disease Facts and Tips for a Healthy Heart
Get your heart health facts straight! Check out our Heart Month themed infographic, full of facts and tips to keep …
A Great New Year’s Resolution: Stay on Your Feet
If you’re among the seniors who are making a New Year’s resolution, chances are they include a commitment to better …
Benefits of Friendship: Good Friends, Good Health
Shelley Seale and Janet Pollok have been friends for close to 50 years, since the day their mothers first introduced …
GreatCall Presents Video Series on Aging in America, “Through Your Eyes”
With the aging population expected to triple in size from now until 2040, it’s no surprise this group will continue to adopt new technology aimed …
The Best Lifelong Learning Apps, Products, and Tech to Feed Your Brain
When he was eighty-seven years old, Michelangelo said, “I am still learning.” Mahatma Gandhi embraced the same never-stop-learning philosophy, as …
What You Need to Know About Glaucoma
The National Eye Institute recognizes January as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. You may not realize that anyone, even young children, …
New Year’s Resolution: A New Year, A New Skill
Thinking of a New Year’s resolution? Learning to do something new is a great way to stay active and engaged …
Caregiver Tips for New Year’s Resolutions: Resolve to Reconnect
Caregiver Tips for the New Year Remember when you changed jobs and promised to keep up with your office lunch …
A Brave New Caregiving World: 2017 CES Trends and Tools That Impact Aging
CES Brings With It Exciting Caregiver News From Alexa-powered robots to concept cars, the recently held 2017 Consumer Electronics Show …
Boost Your New Year’s Resolution Success with Technology
If you’re one of the estimated nearly half of Americans who make a New Year’s resolution, you might find technology …
5 New Year’s Resolution Apps To Keep You Accountable To Your New Healthy Habits
Trying to work towards those New Year’s resolutions? While it may take at least 21 days to form new habits, …
Becoming Your Own Health Advocate
Navigating the health care system is hard enough already. Transitions in care are often worse. In this kind of environment, …
Is Your Medication Managing You? Tech Tools for Safe, Simple Medication Management for Seniors
What is Medication Management? Medication management for seniors can be a real struggle. Across America, 87 percent of older adults …
Sibling Rivalry and Senior Caregiving: How to Keep Family Meetings From Turning into Family Feuds
Does Dad need home care help? Should Mom move to assisted living? Is it time to bring in hospice? These …
Personalized & Handmade Christmas Gifts for Grandma
Grandmothers appreciate the imagination and effort their grandchildren put into creating personalized and DIY gifts for grandma. Often the most …
The Gift of Love: Food-Themed Holiday Presents
The holiday season is linked with foods of all kinds. Families and friends celebrate the season by bringing out traditional …
Holiday Gifts for Caregivers
Caregivers come in all varieties. Whether it’s a family member who has the primary responsibility of caring for Mom and …
Christmas Gift Ideas for Seniors with Medical Issues and Other Disabilities
What do you get for the person who has everything? At some point, nearly everyone buying Christmas gifts for seniors …
Gift Ideas for Parents: Alternative Gifts to Give Your Parents Great Holiday Presence
When it comes to gift ideas for parents, finding the right holiday presents can get harder as the years go …
Five Health and Fitness Gifts for Your Grandfather
Christmas is nearly upon us and holiday shopping is finally getting underway. In our tech-savvy society, it’s no wonder that …
You Had Me at Dementia: Empowering Those with Early Onset Disease
You might remember the famous cinematic line, “You had me at hello,” the touching moment where we knew love was …
Alzheimer’s Research – What You Can Do Right Now
If you misplace your wallet or are startled when you can’t instantly recall the name of the neighbor down the …
Helping Children Connect With a Grandparent With Dementia
Visiting a grandparent with dementia can be confusing for a young child. Children may not understand why their Grandma or …
Cold Weather Survival: Preventing Hypothermia
When the weather turns cold, it’s time to check on your older family member for signs of the umbles. That’s …
Beating Back the Winter Blues
While many fear winter for its unrelenting cold, others dread the season for another reason altogether: its endlessly dark nights …
Challenges Facing Seniors Today Compared to Generations Before
Today’s seniors will agree: it’s true that grandparents in the 1950s never had to text their kids. More often, they …
Helping a Family Member with Alzheimer’s Disease
With Alzheimer’s disease affecting 5.2 million Americans over 65, there’s a good chance you interact with someone who’s dealing with an …
7 Ways to Make Your Independent Living Apartment Feel More Like Home
So, you’ve made the decision to move into an independent living community: congratulations! Was it the added convenience that flipped …
The Challenges of Caregiving, an Infographic by GreatCall
Click here to download or enlarge the infographic. …
Dealing With Sibling Relationships As You Age
“Siblings give us sustenance and support,” says family therapist Geoffrey L. Greif, “but they can also cause us great pain.” …
Aging in Place: Tools To Keep You Safe in the Kitchen
Challenges like muscle weakness, limited mobility and memory decline can turn the kitchen into a hazard zone for many seniors …
Texting Your Doctor: The Benefits of Digital Healthcare Communication
If she had her way, Dr. Miriam Shustik would want you, and all patients and their caregivers, to be comfortable …
Mom-Approved, Quick and Easy Recipes for the Holidays
Delicious Recipes for the Holidays The holidays are a great time to get together with family, but the prospect of …
Retirement and Relationships
You’ve got a financial plan for your retirement, but do you have a relationship plan? If not, you probably should. …
3 Tips for Better Medication Management
Keeping up with the schedule for multiple prescription medications, not to mention watching out for over-medicating or mixing incompatible drugs, …
You Can’t Do It All. Caregiver Resources That Can Help
Sometimes it would be so great to have several carbon copies of yourself: One to take Mom to her doctor’s …
Tips for Married Caregivers: Take a Break, Make a Date
The spouses of married caregivers are partners in the deal, no matter how much or how little involvement they signed …
Aging and Technology: New Report Offers Tech-Based Solutions for Global Challenges
As the majority of the world’s population advances in age, today’s technology is advancing rapidly too—powering greater interconnectivity and innovative …
How a Robotic Baby Seal Is Revolutionizing Memory Care
It started with a life-sized Golden Retriever toy named Biscuit. The robotic pet, made by the popular toy manufacturer, Hasbro, …
Staying Active: Navigating the Gym for Seniors
Remaining active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for all of us – and particularly for older adults. …
Telehealth: Extending a Lifeline to Rural Caregivers and Seniors
Telehealth. What is it all about? What does it really mean and how can it help older adults and caregivers? …
Using Tech to Report, Prevent, and Stop Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a serious problem. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) estimates 1 in 10 Americans over the age …
Becoming A Family Caregiver — Ready or Not!
Yesterday you were a spouse or daughter. Today, you still are, but you’re also a family caregiver with a huge, …
Doing Your Home-Work: Using Tech to Simplify Estate Planning
When thinking of estate planning, remember, “Home sweet home.” For most older adults, the home is their largest financial asset. …
Home Automation Helps Seniors Stay at Home
These days, more and more seniors are able to age in place, thanks to home automation technology. This means that …
Building Dementia Friendly Communities
How do you build sustainable dementia friendly communities? In Blue Island, Illinois, Tami Neumann is committed to a dementia friendly …
New Report Reveals the Future of Family Caregiving
Today, 17.7 million Americans—that’s 7.7 percent of the population— are family caregivers, says the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and …
Consulting an Elder Law Attorney
You wear many hats as a caregiver, but dealing with complex legal matters is a role best left to the …
Getting the Right Help for Hoarding
Up to 6 percent of the American population—19 million people—struggle with compulsive hoarding (a sometimes hereditary condition), per this Washington Post article. …
How to Support LGBT Seniors and Caregivers Aging in Place
What do LGBT seniors want? Like most older adults, they want to age in place comfortably and be treated with …
Is Your Home Age in Place Ready?
Life is not lived strictly inside the four walls of your home, so a decision to age in place involves …
Caregiver Support Circles: Links to Helping Hands
Family caregivers across the country are finding emotional support and practical help through caregiver circles. These small caregiver support networks …
A High-Tech Rehab Revolution
“Bionic Grandma” may sound like the title of a sci-fi comedy, but in the near future the phrase might describe …
Using Virtual Reality to Teach Real Empathy for Aging
Transporting able-bodied participants into the mind and body of an aging or disabled person through virtual reality experiences are not …
The New Face of Grandparents Today
Much ado has been made that a grandma is running for president. Yes that would be Hillary, and in fact, …
A Grandparents Day Gift To Keep Connections Strong Across The Miles
The grandparent/grandchild relationship is like nothing else, and Grandparents Day celebrates that special bond. And while it’s simple to have …
Celebrating Grandparents: Grandparents Day Activities Make it Memorable
Grandparents are invaluable and incomparable people. If you were fortunate enough to have a grandparent growing up, you know the …
A Long-Distance Grandparents Day Video Celebration
Long distance doesn’t have to keep families from celebrating Grandparents Day together. With a variety of videoconferencing and video messaging …
Not Your Grandparents! How Grandparent/Grandchildren Relationships are Different Today
Frances Killpatrick is one of the new breed of grandparents, not content to sit on the sidelines, but willing and …
Grandparents Day Activities: Tracing Your Family Tree
If you’re looking for Grandparents Day activities, consider making the time together a jumping off point for a family genealogy …
Grandparents and Grandkids Hit the Road Together
In the spirit of bringing grandparents and grandkids together, every summer Nancy Hassanein holds “Camp Nana” for her two grandsons. …
Virtual Volunteering: How Seniors Can Give Back From Wherever They Are
Giving back often means going out: cleaning up litter along the highway, serving in a local soup kitchen, visiting hospital …
Using Social Media to Stay Active and Connected
Trying new activities and meeting up with friends is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body …
The Eyes Have It: Tools That Tackle Common Vision Conditions
Your eyes age first: According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the lens in your eye loses flexibility in your late …
Standing Up to Falls: Tips For Preventing Senior Falls at Home
If you worry about a parent taking a fall at home, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease …
Online Volunteering Offers Opportunities to Make a Difference
Mom and Dad might not be as active as they once were, but that doesn’t mean they’re not interested in …
Caregiver Support on Social Media
Facebook has its flaws: do we really care about what celebrities are dating or divorcing, what your best friend had …
Changing the Conversation About Aging in Place
For many older adults, the conversation about aging in place goes something like this: “Mom, Dad, we’re really concerned about …
Whatever Your Passion, A Volunteer Opportunities Exist
“If you’re new to volunteering, there is no better advice than to start with what you are most passionate about,” says …
The Benefits of Volunteering and How Technology Can Help
New studies are emerging showing the physical and emotional benefits of volunteering. For example, the Office of Research and Policy …
Listen and Learn: Podcasts for Caregivers
Imagine being able to listen in on a frank conversation about the worries that keep you up at night and …
Helping Alzheimer’s Patients Communicate Through Art
Research has shown that doing artwork can help patients with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia improve their language skills, …
Where’s the WIll? How to Store and Share Vital End of Life Plans
You’ve created a will, but does your family know where to find it? Howard Krooks, a Certified Elder Law Attorney …
Occupational Therapy: Elder Care’s Best-Kept Secret
Don’t let the word “occupational” fool you: The true goal of occupational therapists is not to keep you in a …
Creativity and Aging: Finding Your Inner Artist as You Get Older
It’s never too late to develop your creativity, whether you’re picking up a long-lost hobby or developing a new passion. …
When Seniors Are the Caregivers
The challenges of aging become even more complex when there is a sick or disabled spouse or adult child depending …
Digital Sound Therapy: The Power of Personalized Music Therapy
If he ever had to move into a nursing home, Dan Cohen says he’d like to take some of his …
Using Tech to Talk: Communication Tools for Older Adults
When the brain changes, so does communication. Fortunately new, tech-based communication tools can help. Two years ago, my grandmother had …
3 Yoga Poses to Stay Active, Relaxed, and Connected
Yoga is a uniquely centering, calming, and invigorating activity. The goal isn’t to contort the body into extreme poses, but …
Home Sweet (Smaller) Home: Deciding Your Home Size
When home maintenance overwhelms, a move often comes to mind: Is it time for senior living, or to occupy an adult …
Father’s Day Ideas: Classic Flix About Fathers
Thinking of Father’s Day ideas? The movies are full of memorable father figures, including perhaps a few characters who are …
The 3 Best Pieces of Fatherly Advice
What is it about Dads and sound advice? This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating Dad with nuggets of Fatherly wisdom. Have …
Sleep Deprivation in Caregivers
What Are the Effects of Sleep Deprivation? For many, sleep deprivation is a real concern. Sleep may not always come …
Fitness for Fathers: Strong at Every Age
As a caregiver, you are undoubtedly concerned for the health of your parent. And let’s face it, you need to …
The Benefits of Social Media for Seniors
Facebook is not just for the young. In fact, 64 percent of online American adults between the ages of 50 to 64 …
Father’s Day Ideas: Why You Should Take Your Dad on a Date
You might be planning to spend money on a new tie or comfy slippers for Father’s Day and while gifts …
Staying Safe Against Smartphone Scams
While smartphones can help seniors stay connected to the world (not to mention their children and grandchildren), they can also …
Caregiving at Home: Creating a Safe and Comfortable Living Space
Coping with the emotional and logistical challenges of caregiving at home for an aging parent can become a lot easier …
Have You Considered a Caregiving Class?
Have you considered a caregiving class? Some of the chores involved in caring for someone with a chronic illness or …
Caregiver Support and Resources to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
When the Caregiver Needs Care Who can you turn to when your caregiver responsibilities leave you frustrated, and then feeling …
Caregiving Advice: What Older Adults Want You to Know
Great caregiving advice can come in the form of real stories from seniors who have found their own successful style …
Family Communication Tools: Making the Right Choice for Everyone
In today’s very mobile society, family members often live far away from each other, but that doesn’t mean they don’t …
What’s Happening in Alzheimer’s Policy and Why It Matters
Fifteen million people. 18.1 billion hours. $221 billion dollars. That’s the human cost of Alzheimer’s disease, per the newly released Facts …
Caregiver Meal Preparation: Not A Zero-Yum Game
Caregiver meal preparation can be quite draining, particularly when compounded with the everyday duties required of caregivers. There’s good news, …
How to Include Older Relatives in Family Weddings
The idea of a destination wedding is inherently romantic. Even when considered in the abstract, the phrase immediately evokes mental …
Life After Driving: Using Senior Transportation Services
No senior looks forward to the day they have to give up their driver’s license. After all, driving is a …
Caregiver Tax Credits and Medical Expense Deductions
Are my Caregiver Expenses Tax Deductible? With increasing numbers of family caregivers in the United States caring for others by …
Financial Caregiving: How to Handle Your Elderly Parents’ Finances
There have been several recent articles (including our own) that have dealt with family caregivers having to take care of …
Planning for Senior Care Expenses Saves Money and Stress
If your mom needed to move to an assisted living facility after a fall, would you know what to do …
Making Room for Mom or Dad: The Emotional Transition of Having Parents Move In
Are you considering having your parents move in with you? Coming to terms with the loss of independent living is …
Capturing a Legacy: The Importance of Storytelling for Older Adults
In the past 20 years, nurses, therapists and researchers have increasingly recognized the therapeutic significance of storytelling for older adults. …
Senior Volunteering: A Chance to Make a Difference
Your parents may have said good riddance to the daily grind of going to work every day, but that doesn’t …
Laying the Foundation for Effective Care: Organizational Caregiving Tools
As a caregiver, you’re in the position of being in charge of another person’s health, well-being and time. This often …
Caregiving and Children: Talking to Your Kids About Caregiving
The pressure isn’t just on you when you’re part of the Sandwich Generation—squeezed between the demands of caregiving and children at …
How to Guard Against Scams on the Elderly
No one likes to think a parent could fall victim to a scam, but it can happen. As a family …
Aging in Place: When They Can, But Maybe Shouldn’t, Stay At Home
If you had a choice between staying in your own home, in familiar surroundings, or moving when you get older, …
Senior Fitness: Getting Mom More Active
As we age, maintaining an active lifestyle is critical to our health and fitness. Fitness is crucial for staying independent …
Voting for Seniors: Everyone Should Vote—Help Your Parents Get To the Polls
As primary season reaches fever-pitch, many of us have to worry about more than just who to vote for, and …
Why a Backup Care Plan Is Essential
Despite the challenges of caring for another person, many family caregivers believe they should shoulder the entire caregiving responsibility. Few …
Millennial Caregivers: 10 Million Strong With Unique Needs
We typically think of family caregivers as women in the Baby Boomer generation, age late 40s to early 50s. But …
Caregiver Planning for the Unplanned
Some things are inevitable: death, taxes and sometimes, even for the luckiest of us, other “bad stuff.” When you’re a …
Staying Active: Fitness & Exercise Tips for Seniors
What Are the Benefits of Exercise of Seniors? At every stage of life, staying active helps you feel and look …
Tech For Seniors: 5 Must-Have Technology Devices for Seniors
While the number of older adults using the Internet and related tech devices continues to increase, so too does tech …
5 Tips to Help You Negotiate Family Leave
If you’re finding it tough to balance caregiving with the demands of your career, particularly with family leave, you’re not …
The Perpetual Juggling Act: Caregiving for More Than One Person
Any caregiver knows caring for one other person is hard work, both physically and emotionally. But many people juggle caregiving …
Online Support Groups Can Provide You the Help and Support You Need
When you’re a family caregiver, finding a minute to do almost anything but provide care sometimes seems impossible. But caregivers …
3 Common Senior Issues Your Aging Parent Might Be Hiding
We all like to think that our parents would tell us if they ever needed help with anything at all. …
Cracking the Challenges of Long Distance Caregiving
As a long distance caregiver to my father, mother and mother-in-law, I’ve been a veritable emotion machine. I’ve felt frustration, …
Traveling With Aging Parents: Tips to Make Travel More Accessible
While traveling with aging parents who has either mental or physical limitations—or both—is challenging, there are steps you can take …
7 Tips for Preventing Caregiver Burnout
Caregiving is hard. I know. Because in addition to my healthcare career, I have another full-time job: caregiver for my …
Dealing With Dad: The Differences in Caregiving for Men
Caregiving for men effectively may mean providing more concrete assistance or advice rather than just being emotionally supportive.Years after her …
GreatCall Currents – Our Blog for Caregivers Debuts!
When is the last time you were asked, “What can I do to make your life easier?” Maybe never? That …