Guiding Care

10/18/2026

It’s the call every dementia caregiver dreads: your loved one has left the house, and no one knows where they are. Wandering affects a majority of people living with Alzheimer’s at some point, and it can happen with no warning at all. The good news is that families can reduce the risk. “The Warning Signs of Wandering.”

The Warning Signs of Wandering It’s something we see in the news—an elderly loved one is missing, leaving family and community members combing their neighborhood for signs of the missing person. For millions of people who love someone living with dementia, it can be their worst nightmare. Wander...

10/11/2026

💰 Is your financial plan prepared for a time when you can’t manage it yourself?

A will is important—but it’s only one piece of the puzzle.

⚖️ Powers of attorney
🏦 Bank and investment accounts
👤 Beneficiary designations
🔐 Digital access
🏠 Property records
💳 Debts and recurring bills
🕊️ Funeral plans

During National Financial Planning Month, we’re looking BEYOND THE BALANCE SHEET to documents that can help protect what you’ve built and spare the people you love from having to piece it all together later.

A little organization today can provide something incredibly valuable tomorrow: clarity.

Beyond the Balance Sheet Financial planning tends to focus on saving enough for retirement, managing investments, paying down debt, or preparing for healthcare costs. But there is another question worth asking: What happens to your financial life when you can no longer manage it yourself? Illness, i...

10/05/2026

Older adults face some of the highest su***de rates of any age group, yet it’s rarely talked about. 988 is a free, 24/7 lifeline that can help, whether you’re an older adult struggling or a loved one worried about someone. Read “What Older Adults Should Know About 988 Lifeline.”

What Older Adults Should Know About 988 Lifeline When you think of who is vulnerable to su***de, what comes to mind? Do you think of anguished teenagers experiencing emotional distress, or perhaps young adults struggling to adjust to life on their own? According to the Centers for Disease Control, t...

10/04/2026

6 facts about grandparents in the U.S.

Two-thirds of U.S. adults ages 65 and older were grandparents in 2024.

10/04/2026

Expert advice for choosing the location that best fits your loved one’s needs

09/29/2026

Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries get a narrow but important window to review and change their coverage. The decisions made during this period can affect both your health and your wallet for the entire year ahead. Here are seven tips for navigating open enrollment.

7 Tips for Medicare Open Enrollment Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries get a narrow but important window to review and change their coverage. The decisions made during this period can affect both your health and your wallet for the entire year ahead. Here are seven tips for navigating open enrollmen...

09/21/2026

Whether your loved one is excited for a fresh start or feeling uncertain about the change, the way you approach moving day, and the weeks surrounding it, can make a big difference. Here’s what families need to know to make the transition as smooth and dignified as possible. “Moving into Senior Living.”

Moving into Senior Living Moving into a senior living community is one of the most significant transitions a family can navigate together. Whether your loved one is excited for a fresh start or feeling uncertain about the change, the way you approach moving day, and the weeks surrounding it, can mak...

09/15/2026

6 tips for difficult family caregiving conversations.

Before you jump in, do your homework

09/14/2026

Did you know there’s a VA benefit that can help pay for long-term care costs? If someone you love served, they may be eligible for more support than you realize. We’re breaking down what veterans’ benefits can cover, who qualifies, and how to get started. Read “Using Veteran’s Benefits for Long-Term Care.”

Using Veteran’s Benefits for Long-Term Care If you or a loved one served in the United States military, you may have access to benefits that can significantly offset the cost of long-term care. Yet many veterans and their families never take advantage of these programs, often simply because they d...

09/11/2026

The restaurant you can no longer hear in may be telling you something. Midlife hearing changes are common, exhausting, and too often ignored until conversation itself starts to feel like work.

There comes a point in certain restaurants when dinner out becomes an auditory obstacle course. The room is all tile, concrete, exposed brick, loud music,