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‘Nothing important went unsaid’
Over the course of their relationship, Rebecca Rose Vassy supported her long-term partner Sean in managing multiple chronic health conditions....
Caregivers
Caring for yourself while caring for others
Are you helping a loved one with daily tasks, medical care, or emotional support? If so, you’re a caregiver…and you’re...
Caregivers
Advance care plan: A checklist for the future
Do you and your loved ones have an advance care plan? An advance care plan spells out decisions you'd...
Caregivers
End-of-life care: What to expect and how to plan
When older adults and people with terminal illnesses are dying, they may need a lot of care. This care can...
Caregivers, Healthy Aging
Home sweet home: Supporting a loved one aging in place
Many older adults prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. This is called “aging in place.”...
Caregivers, Healthy Aging, Older Adult Health
Helping from miles away: Strategies for long-distance caregiving
Millions of people act as long-distance caregivers, supporting loved ones who are aging or coping with an illness or disability....
Caregivers
Caregiving 101: Worksheets, resources, and suggestions from the National Institute on Aging
Being a caregiver or care partner is a big undertaking. Caregivers don’t just manage someone else’s health care, daily tasks,...
Caregivers, Healthy Aging