Marlo assists with the journalistic direction of AgingCare.com, researching and writing articles on all aspects of elder care. Serving as a contributing editor since AgingCare.com’s inception in 2007, her primary goal is to provide family caregivers with quality information that is engaging, informative and supportive.

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Medicare and Medicaid’s PACE program is an optional benefit that provides home- and community-based care for older adults who are at risk of nursing...

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Immediate family often serves as the foundation of a senior’s care team, but relationship dynamics can hinder vital planning and decision-making...

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Alzheimer’s disease erases memories of familiar surroundings, often causing disoriented seniors to wander away from home. Explore the following...

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Any Alzheimer's and dementia caregiver is aware of the risk of their loved one wandering. The issue of wandering is one of the most expensive and life-threatening situations in the United States. Public safety workers and emergency response teams recognize this growing problem. Now there are services...

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Although it’s common for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to occasionally become agitated, angry or aggressive, redirection...

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There is a lot of misinformation surrounding the prevention and treatment of influenza. Get your facts straight and learn how to protect yourself and your...


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With heart disease it can be difficult to understand when to call hospice. Explore the guidelines for determining when to bring in hospice in the end stages of...

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As a family caregiver, you know you need to de-stress, but who has the time and money for regular yoga classes or professional massages? Try using these...


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New technology allows your parent to wear a device that no longer has to be pressed should they require help in an emergency. If they fall, the device...


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At what age should you purchase long-term care insurance? The younger you are, the lower the premiums, but there are risks and benefits to the timing of...

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Our inner voice is often a source of stress, self-doubt, unhappiness and worry in our lives. Get out of the habit of being your own worst critic by replacing...

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There are many considerations to take into account when buying a long-term care insurance policy. Make a better long-term care insurance purchase and...


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Would you know what to do if you suddenly had to take over managing money and paying bills for your parent? Here are 10 things you need to know before...

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Countless family caregivers rely on optimism and a sense of humor to power through the most challenging aspects of caring for an aging loved one...

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We're all guilty of occasionally dragging our feet when it comes to important and mundane tasks, but these tips will help you end this bad habit and start...

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