Ashley is the managing editor at AgingCare. She oversees a team that produces articles on family caregiving, in-home care, senior health issues, and long-term care planning. As a teenager, she helped care for her stepfather during his three-year battle with colon cancer. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Florida.

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When a senior can no longer drive, it’s important that there are alternate transportation options available to them. Be sure to consider costs, accessibility...

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Most people don’t update their homes to accommodate age-related changes in their needs and abilities, but a few modifications can create a...

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Elders who take several medications are at an increased risk for prescription drug misuse, but there are ways to help an aging loved one avoid health...

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There’s nothing more reassuring than finding a caregiver who goes above and beyond in their role. So, when the holidays roll around, what is the best way...

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Stroke is a medical emergency that requires prompt treatment. Learning the risk factors for stroke and early warning signs to look for can help you act...

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End-of-life care decisions are often challenging and time-sensitive. Learning about how one can qualify for hospice and the specific services a hospice...

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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disease that causes both motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms. There are two main rating scales...

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Grab bars can provide seniors with added stability and increased safety while toileting and bathing. Ideally, these supports should be placed at a height that...

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When an elderly loved one stops eating or only picks at their food during meals, usually our first reaction is to urge them to eat. Instead, consider the...

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Veterans who are confined to their homes due to age, illness or disability may be able to receive a tax-free monetary benefit from the VA to help them pay...

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Occasional constipation is one of many common bowel problems in the elderly. Learn about symptoms to look for, possible causes and treatment options...

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Aging is scary for a multitude of reasons and that fear often manifests as a refusal to participate in doctor’s appointments and medical treatments. What...


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Many adult children are unaware of their parents’ financial situation until they step in to help manage money or begin the probate process. If you find that...

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There are countless incontinence care products on the market for seniors who are living with urine leakage and/or bowel leakage. Use these tips to find a...

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Supplementation with vitamins, herbs, minerals and antioxidants can be beneficial for some, but buying into this fad can be expensive and potentially...

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The loss of smell with age is a natural and common phenomenon. While changes in sense of smell are a minor annoyance for most, they can affect a...

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When an elderly loved one winds up in the hospital, things happen so quickly that it can leave family members overwhelmed by their new roles as...


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It depends. Certain conditions impact whether Medicaid “counts” an elder’s house as an asset once they move into a nursing home. Get the facts straight...

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