Guided by the goal of ensuring that family caregivers have the knowledge they need to care for their loved ones, her work has appeared in numerous online and print publications, and she was recently named one of Media Industry News’ "RisingStars in Media."

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One in four Americans aged 65 and older falls each year. Sadly, even one tumble can have serious physical, psychological and functional consequences for...

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When it comes to treating the elderly, not all emergency rooms are created equal, according to recent emergency room care rankings that have been...

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Social media websites and online forums can be great resources for caregivers--helping them cope with stress, giving them community and companionship...

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According to a new report, increased communication between doctors, patients and their caregivers may lead to shared decision-making and better...

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Evidence has shown that dementia patients are at greater risk for adverse outcomes following hospitalization. These simple steps can help family...

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The next generation of long term care options are transforming the way nursing homes and assisted living communities approach the issue of long-term...

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Cognitive reserve allows the brain to retain its functionality despite the onset of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. When built throughout a person's...

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Being a family caregiver often involves helping a senior navigate tough care decisions or handling these decisions on their behalf. An approach called...

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Traveling with a senior can be difficult, especially when you have to go through airport security with elderly medical devices. The Transportation Security...

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Family caregivers often struggle to help aging loved ones eat a healthy, balanced diet. A registered dietitian sets the record straight on age-related diet...

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Seniors facing a hospital stay may be risking losing their memory unnecessarily. Hospitalization may cause a senior's cognitive ability to deteriorate faster...

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Allergies are common for people of all ages, but they can have a greater impact on the elderly. Explore tips for managing seasonal allergies along with...

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An ethical will, also known as a legacy letter, is a way to record and pass on your values, beliefs, faith, life lessons, love and forgiveness. For many of us, this...

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The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease can be frustrating and disruptive to activities of daily living. Explore these tips for motion and exercise as a key...

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Many popular summer foods are both tasty and nutritionally dense. Get ideas for senior-friendly meals and snacks that incorporate healthy seasonal...

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Narcissists have a limited ability to love other people and value their emotions. Accepting this reality will help you come to terms with your uniquely difficult...

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A Parkinson's diagnosis brings many questions about treatment, progression, alternative therapies, and medications. Becoming an informed caregiver is...

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If your elderly loved one dies while they are staying in a nursing home, can you sue the home for wrongful death? Nursing homes can include special...

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Even tiny temperature increases (less than two degrees Fahrenheit), may increase an elderly person's risk of death as much as four percent, depending on...

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When your elderly loved one is having a medical problem, you want to get them a doctor's appointment as soon as possible. Here are 5 ways you can get a...

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