eldercare
It’s never too early to think about how and where you want to live and the type of care you'd like when you’re older.

Task: Making Eldercare Decisions (Before You Need To)
Eldercare can be a difficult topic to think about because you have to guess what future you might need.

Elder Abuse Allegations Involving Well-Known People
How publishing Go Set A Watchman led to accusations of mistreatment.

Tips On Living To 100 From Centenarians Around The World
Everything from bananas to bacon, here are some foods, activities, and states of mind that can keep you alive for longer than a...

Antipsychotics May Help Ease Pain For Dementia Patients
Perhaps the word “antipsychotics” makes this seem much more negative than it actually is.

Resources For People On Their Own During A Time Of Need
Even if you think you have no support system, you should never have to go it alone.

The Painful Toll When It Comes To Caring For A Loved One
Caregiver strain among family members can be excruciating; here are some ways to manage the care and the stress.

Japan Spending More On Diapers For Adults Than For Babies
This is what happens when entire generations decide they’re not going anywhere.

Elderly Will Outnumber Young Much Sooner Than You Think
By 2030, there will be more people over 65 than children under 15 in many countries.

Graphic Shows Why You Need To Plan For Your Senior Years Now
Bradley University offers up lots of numbers and statistics that lead to one conclusion: You need to start planning for tomorrow...

91-Year-Old Woman Chooses Vacation Over Cancer Treatment
The choice between treatment or hitting the road was an easy decision for Miss. Norma.

How Childless Seniors Can Plan For The Future
Parents assume, right or wrong, that their children will take care them as they age. Childless adults don’t have that option,...

Are You A "Daughter From California"
Symptoms includes showing up out of nowhere, meddling in medical treatments, and being a nuisance to doctors, nurses, and family...

Insurance You Should Consider Buying Before It’s Too Late
They may not be the most obvious choices, but they could have substantial long term benefits.

You Need To Consider How You Treat Your Aging Parents
Forgetting their keys once doesn’t mean they’re completely losing their mind, so give them a break.

Seniors Gone Wild: 7 Crazy Stories From Nursing Homes
A walker on the wild side.

Visit Your Parents Regularly Or Pay The Price. Literally.
How being a bad kid can ruin your credit score in Shanghai, and where it could go from here.

5 Tips For Helping Your Aging Parents Get Organized
A combination of careful planning and tough decisions make all the difference.

5 Things That Can Help You Age As Gracefully As Possible
Age ain’t nothing but a number, now with scientific backing!

What You Need To Know About Hospice Care
Hospice is an approach to end-of-life care that focuses on providing comfort and dignity to patients at the end of life.

Uplifting Ways Younger People Are Bonding With The Elderly
Bridging the generation gap isn’t difficult when both sides have a purpose.

Acronym Quiz: Estate Planning Term Or Fictitious Organizatio
Is it an eldercare term or a super villain organization? A medical document or monsters who live in sewers?
Acronyms...

Proof That Carol Burnett Is A Great Person
A man whose father is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease wrote Carol Burnett a touching letter, which you should definitely read...

What's An Accountable Care Organization (ACO)?
An accountable care organization (ACO) is a network of hospitals and health care providers that treats patients based on a model...

What To Do If Death Occurs At A Nursing Home
The staff at the care facility will contact you to notify you of the death and your first call should be to a funeral home to...

Should You Live In A Nursing Home?
A nursing home is a housing option for those who need a high level of medical care.

A Complete Overview Of In-Home Care
In-home care, also called home health care or aging-in-place, brings medical care and treatments right to your doorstep. And...

Should You Live In An Assisted Living Facility?
Assisted living is a good housing option if you are usually able to manage your own care but need occasional help.

The Five Types Of End-Of-Life Housing And Care
There are many different options for end-of-life housing and care arrangements, with the primary differences being in the amount...

All You Need To Know About Eldercare Arrangements
It’s never too early to think about how and where you want to live when you’re older.

Casey Kasem Passes; Preceded By Family Drama
An emotional struggle between Kasem's children and his wife played out in front of the world.

Signs Your Client Might Have A Dementia-Related Disease
How to recognize when a client might be operating at a limited mental capacity.

Guide: In-Home Care Supply Companies
In-Home Care, also called Home Health Care, refers to medical care and treatments that are delivered in the patient’s home.

Guide: Products For Seniors Living At Home
Everplans has partnered with Parentgiving.com to bring you a guide to the most essential home health care products for seniors...

Checklist: Nursing Home Questions To Consider
When choosing a Nursing Home, the most important issues to consider are your level of comfort and the level of care provided.

Checklist: Assisted Living Questions To Consider
When choosing an Assisted Living Facility, the most important issue to consider is your level of comfort.

Checklist: Questions When Choosing In-Home Care
Take all of these factors into account when choosing the right in-home caregivers.

How Do You Want To Live At The End Of Your Life?
Know your options and communicate what you want so you can make the right decisions.
From our Blog
You Are Going to Die
Following last weekend's piece by Ron Lieber about getting your sh*t together, which we blogged about, the NYT has published...
How to Care for an Aging Parent When You're Far Away
Caring for an aging or elderly parent or grandparent can be emotionally, logistically, and financially complicated. And if...

1 in 3 Seniors Dies With (Not Of) Dementia
The Alzheimer's Association released a report stating that 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's disease or another type of...

Everplans Featured On ABC's KSTP News in Minneapolis
Everplans' Co-Founder Abby Schneiderman was featured prominently in a recent report called "Aging: A Family Affair," which...
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