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A great story about two of the US Olympic Role Models!

The Uplift: Olympic role models Jamie Yuccas interviews two Olympians making a name for themselves in Paris: Team USA gymnast Frederick Richard, who was doing handstands as a baby, and Team USA rugby player Ilona Maher, who uses her platform to body positivity. Plus, David Begnaud honors his former teacher and mentor.

Using Artificial Intelligence to Streamline Scheduling

The Power of Advanced Scheduling The landscape of home-based care is undergoing a major transformation, mainly due to recent advancements in technology. These new solutions transform how care is delivered by automating repetitive tasks and using advanced algorithms to support decision-making processes. Scheduling, a significant com...

Some words of wisdom, and a few chuckles, about aging...

50 Quotes About Aging That Make You Feel Good About Getting Older Aging isn't without its challenges, but these quotes about aging will help you embrace it with humor, grace and gratitude.

Finding support for child caregivers, this video highlights the responsibilities they've taken on...

Taking Care of our employees is vital, and here are some great suggestions...

10 Creative Ways to Recognize Employees and Make Them Feel Valued Build a strong team and grow your business with these creative ideas for recognizing and rewarding your employees.

Do you have an "I Was There" moment? Here are some good ones!

Open Thread: Your "I Was There" Moment - Senior Planet from AARP Getting older means you experience things that become history..even though you may not know it at the time. When was your moment?

A little laughter boosts everyone's mood...

Humor in Caregiving Eases Tension and Boosts Mood – DailyCaring Senior care can be stressful & serious. But noticing caregiver humor when it comes up eases tension and boosts mood, benefitting both you & your older adult

From AARP’S Grandparent Information Center:
- Grandparents spend $179 billion each year on their grandchildren.
- On average, this equals about $2,562 per grandparent.
- Four in 10 grandparents are still working.
- One-third of grandparents have grandchildren of a different race or ethnicity.
- Grandparents often travel to and with their families to be able to spend more time together.
- In order to feel closer to their families, grandparents are texting, video chatting and adopting new technologies.

How to Advertise to Seniors and Baby Boomers in 2020 What are the secrets of marketing to seniors? Why do so many companies fail? Learn the best way to advertise to seniors.

Happy 4th of July! Wishing you all a safe and fun holiday!

Here are some Reader's Digest cartoons that will put a tickle in your day!

14 Aging Cartoons That Make Getting Older a Whole Lot Funnier If laughter keeps you young, then these hilarious cartoons may just be the ticket to getting older gracefully.

Questions about VA (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) benefits? Here are some answers.

Understanding the VA Home Care Program The VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program provides home care for veterans, which includes assistance with personal care and daily activities.

Here is some good news in the treatment of Alzheimer's.

FDA Advisers Endorse Alzheimer’s Treatment The FDA could approve a new medication for the brain disorder

Here is some information about detecting dementia before seeing a doctor.

Alzheimer’s Test: 12 Questions – DailyCaring Noticing cognitive problems? The SAGE test for Alzheimer's is simple, accurate, and can be taken at home in 15 minutes. It helps doctors detect early signs.

It's feeling like summer! Here are some ideas for activities for seniors with limited mobility.

9 Enjoyable Activities for Seniors with Limited Mobility – DailyCaring When seniors lose mobility, activities they used to like might now be too difficult. We’ve got 9 wonderful new activities for seniors with limited mobility.

Here is an interesting article discussing Senior Care staffing across the US.

Best and Worst States for Senior Care Staffing in 2024 | Seniorly A record 4.1 million Americans turn 65 in 2024. Senior facilities are down 120,000 staffers from early 2020. Occupancy rates have risen for 10 consecutive quarters. How will these factors impact the "Silver Tsunami" and their search for senior care?

Serina Hughes, with Caregiverlist, is offering a 30-minute "Coffee with Caregiverlist" on June 6th, covering these important topics:
- California Workplace Violence Training Requirement
- Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act
To Join, click here:

Coffee With Caregiverlist - Serina Hughes

Dementia is such a challenge. Here is some information for those families who need to have the ability to make the right decisions and provide the best care.
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Dementia and Power of Attorney: What to Do If Someone Can’t or Won’t Sign a POA – DailyCaring Dementia and power of attorney issues can complicate someone’s care. Find out about options available in 3 common scenarios and how to avoid costly problems

For family caregivers, there are Apps available and designed just for you!

21 Highly Rated Apps for Family Caregivers: Our 2023 Roundup | Seniorly Ready to revolutionize your caregiving routine? Seniorly's got a roundup of 21 highly rated apps designed just for caregivers. So whatever you need to tackle, it's time to let technology do some of the heavy lifting.

Here are some great songs about getting older-- nostalgic, relatable and some reminders that getting older is a gift.

18 Catchy Songs About Getting Older to Keep Us Young at Heart | LoveToKnow These songs about getting older relate to us in the moment or call to mind all the ways aging can be a gift.

The AARP Virtual Community Center has "FREE interactive online events and classes designed for learning, self improvement, and fun." Great stuff!

Free AARP Events Online - AARP Virtual Community Center - AARP The AARP Virtual Community Center offers free AARP events online and classes designed for learning, self-improvement, and fun for everyone.

Moving into a senior living community can be challenging. Here are some tips.

Tips Help Individuals Adjust Emotionally To A Senior Living Community - SeniorNews Experts Recommend Family Approach. Sometimes it takes a crowd to help a loved one adjust emotionally to a senior living community. The whole family should be involved, stressing familiarity and…

Today we're looking at taxes on retirement income. Here's some relevant info...

5 Ways to Minimize Taxes on Retirement Income Look for strategies to lower your tax liability during your retirement years.

Healthy habits for staying fit...

Staying fit as you age isn’t just about exercise. Experts say to prioritize these 4 habits A fitness regimen should incorporate mental and emotional fitness as well.

"It was love at second sight" for Harold Terens and his fiancee, Jeanne Swerlin. You're never too old for love...

80 years after D-Day, a World War II veteran is getting married near beaches where US troops landed A 100-year-old American World War II veteran plans to marry his 96-year-old fiancee in France as part of that country's 80th anniversary celebration of D-Day.

Great ideas for staying healthy!

10 Hobbies for Older Adults That Improve Brain and Body Health It's never too late to pick up one of these hobbies that have been scientifically shown to increase longevity.

Putting a little giggle in your day...

14 Aging Cartoons That Make Getting Older a Whole Lot Funnier If laughter keeps you young, then these hilarious cartoons may just be the ticket to getting older gracefully.

It's cool to be 80+!

The Age-Defying Stars That Are Making it Cool to Be 80 They are proving that we can choose how we live as we age.

Friendship is golden...

Real-life 'Golden Girls': 4 high school friends live together in their 80s The four women graduated from high school together in the 1950s.

This is such an inspiring story... "Caregiving as a True Calling"

Caregiving as a True Calling A few times in your life, you’ll find someone who is doing exactly what they were meant to do. When you run into these people, it’s breathtaking, especially in this line of work: homecare.

Making decisions about the care of your parents can be tough. Here's an insightful article about it.

11 Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Senior Care It can be difficult to determine when your aging parent can no longer live alone. Learn the signs to look for and steps to take to ensure their safety.