Fine-print dosage instructions on medicine bottles & tiny warning labels can be difficult to read. Look for signs that your family elder may need eye care.

Apr 30, 2011 – Mary King

Young or old, it's easy to fall victim to a phone spoofing scam, especially if one's caller ID shows a legitimate business or government office is calling.

Apr 22, 2011 – Mary King

Beneficiaries, caregiver guardians & representative payees can now choose between Social Security direct deposit and Direct Express® Debit MasterCard®.

Apr 13, 2011 – Mary King

Care giving can be a monumental task at any age. There are reasons why an older person might prefer to manage alone the long-term needs of an ailing spouse.

Apr 8, 2011 – Mary King

Not everyone wants a traditional coffin for burial. Happy Coffins are customized caskets that focus on the joy of life & may help ease the sadness of death.

Apr 2, 2011 – Mary King

A family caregiver is advised to check for bed bug infestations no matter where the aging person lives. Parasitic insects can cause elderly health concerns.

Mar 26, 2011 – Mary King

An older relative may be tapping retirement savings for ways to look & feel young again. What clues suggest overspending on anti-aging products & services?

Mar 19, 2011 – Mary King

An experienced home caregiver monitors a patient's medical condition. Are home medical tests & BP monitors any good if they supply only general results?

Mar 12, 2011 – Mary King

Recent reports of thieves stealing cemetery urns and bronze vases to sell to scrap-metal dealers shows just how low some people will go to make a few bucks.

Mar 5, 2011 – Mary King

Caregiving is seldom discussed before it's needed, but there are steps you can take to begin the process of creating your family caregiving plan.

Mar 3, 2011 – Dr. Robert Busha

Caregiving loved ones may require a forthright consideration of what's best for the one being cared for, compared to what's comfortable for the caregiver.

Mar 3, 2011 – Dr. Robert Busha

Managing mobility devices is only the start of a caregiver's dilemma when transporting an elderly person. Aging & disease create safety issues for a driver.

Feb 26, 2011 – Mary King

Home caregivers learn that aging loved ones face a serious risk: There aren't enough doctors to treat the problems, conditions and diseases of old age.

Feb 19, 2011 – Mary King

Getting a day care started and set up is easier with this guide and further links to legal issues and parental information on day care facilities.

Feb 17, 2011 – Cherisa D Hays

A caregiver knows what to do before taking an elderly person to the doctor. A prepared, organized presentation during the doctor visit has its benefits.

Feb 9, 2011 – Mary King

Caregiver relatives with experience find it helpful to speak the language of medicine when conveying patient information to a doctor or specialist.

Feb 5, 2011 – Mary King

Does an elderly family member in your care want to give the gift of life to others? Seniors of all ages are encouraged to become organ and tissue donors.

Jan 29, 2011 – Mary King

Caregiving for senior loved ones may demand nursing home living to meet essential needs. There may be surprising benefits from their not living at home.

Jan 27, 2011 – Dr. Robert Busha

Caregiving for senior family members involves deciding what's the most appropriate and affordable care available. Three options for families stand out.

Jan 26, 2011 – Dr. Robert Busha

Caregiving issues can divide families. A healthy perspective may ease the stress on the primary caregiver, the person receiving the care, and relationships.

Jan 25, 2011 – Dr. Robert Busha