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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An elder care plan can be a scheduling tool, an informal agreement with an aging loved one, or a formal contract used to coordinate payment for care...

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Experienced caregivers share the most efficient and innovative aspects of the care plans they have created for their loved ones. Use these examples to see...

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Learn how to discuss long-term care planning, form an elder care team, create a printable daily care plan, and find the support you need to implement a...

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Helping a loved one get dressed and manage personal hygiene can be two very difficult aspects of a Parkinson's caregiver's duties. These practical tips can...

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Seniors and their caregivers often face legal issues that require professional counsel. Use these tips for hiring an elder law attorney who can help with...

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Sundowning, also known as late day confusion, causes an increase in challenging behaviors in the early evening hours. Read experienced dementia...

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Power of attorney documents allow caregivers to access personal information and make vital decisions for elderly loved ones, but some institutions require...

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The AgingCare.com forum is filled with people coming together to share valuable information. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best suggestions for...

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Experienced caregivers offer their best suggestions for minimizing the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s such as gait freezing, bradykinesia, rigidity and...

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The AgingCare.com forum is filled with people coming together to share valuable information. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best tips and...

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The AgingCare.com forum is filled with people coming together to share valuable information. We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best tips and...

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Proper foot care is an important part of an elder’s overall health but deciding whether to go to a doctor’s office or a salon for these services can be...


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A senior's refusal to bathe is a common source of frustration for countless caregivers. Experienced family caregivers share their best tips and suggestions...

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We’ve compiled experienced caregivers’ best tips for understanding why dementia patients wander and strategies to combat this dangerous dementia...



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Unlike basic activities of daily living (ADLs) that relate to personal care and are central to day-to-day function, IADLs are more complex tasks that are...

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Seeking a pre-need eligibility determination for VA burial benefits can help guide conversations about final arrangements, ensure a veteran’s wishes are...

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Family caregivers, especially those with medical power of attorney (POA), should assemble a folder containing these 9 important medical details that can...

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