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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Many adult children approach caring for elderly parents in a way that is perceived as overbearing instead of supportive. Use these tips to ensure you’re...

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Under certain circumstances, life insurance policies are considered countable assets and can affect Medicaid eligibility. Some seniors must include their life...

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Medication-related problems like drug interactions, side effects and nonadherence can negatively impact an elder’s health and even increase the risk of...

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Providing care for a senior can be very rewarding, but without a balanced care plan and regular respite, family caregivers risk developing serious mental...

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When someone you love passes away, the last thing you want to think about is locating legal documents and handling financial matters. Use these steps to...

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Medicare pays for senior rehabilitation in a skilled nursing facility, but only for a limited time and under certain circumstances. Be aware of Medicare’s rules...

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It is crucial to engage in proper legal planning with family members while they are still of sound mind. An elder law attorney outlines competency criteria...

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Physical activity is a simple yet effective way of managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Learn how an active lifestyle benefits the mind and body and how...

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Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is an overwhelming experience, both for the senior and their family members. Take these seven steps after the...

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Urinary tract infections (UTI) in elders are common and are especially challenging to diagnose in elders with dementia. Learn how this condition affects...

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Planning ahead benefits seniors and their family caregivers. Working with an attorney who specializes in elder law gives seniors peace of mind and allows...

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Medicaid spend-down rules for married couples are different, depending on where each spouse lives. When one still lives at home, known as the...

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Budgeting can be tricky, especially for seniors on fixed incomes. Learn how to help an aging loved one evaluate their personal cash flow and develop a...

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Protect yourself and your loved ones by learning about the most common Medicare phone scams and how to determine whether communication from...

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The high cost of a nursing home stay can overwhelm seniors and their family members very quickly. Depending on the circumstances, Medicare, Medicaid...

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Be aware of the pitfalls of joint accounts when planning and preparing for the Medicaid application, as mistakes in the way an asset is titled and managed...

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Most people mistakenly believe that creating a will is a one-time task, but estate-planning documents should be reviewed regularly to ensure they still...


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Advance directives are useful for end-of-life care planning, but there's another tool that goes one step further. POLST forms enable terminally ill elders to...

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