Five Ways Long-Distance Families Can Help Aging Relatives
When you live more than an hour away and your help is needed, these five steps can ease the stress of overseeing from afar.
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3 Ways to Keep Your Senior Healthy at Home
There’s a lot to consider when your senior chooses to age in place. In recent blogs we’ve explored many ways you can provide safe transportation, stay on top of home safety and maintenance, and help your senior avoid loneliness.
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Standing with Ukraine and our Eastern European Caregivers
We find ourselves glued to the events in Ukraine – and with hundreds of European caregivers on the LeanOnWe network, we know we’re not alone.
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From Chunking to Chicken Dancing: Simple Memory Strategies for Everyday Life
Memory loss is one of the most frequent complaints of aging adults and whether your memory loss is part of aging, or part of a more serious condition, it undeniably impacts quality of life.
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Home for the Holidays, Home for the Unexpected
Going home for the holidays can bring great joy but for those who haven’t seen their aging parents or grandparents in a while, it can also bring new -- and sometimes -- troubling insights.
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A "Pawsome" Idea for Giving Tuesday
When we think about making an impact during today’s nationwide Giving Tuesday, we typically consider how each one of us can give of our time, our money, or both. But it’s not just humans who can give.
Sometimes help is just a few four-legged steps away.
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Ten Years of "Why Me?" v. "Why Not Me?"
Gratitude is one of those terms that gets tossed around a lot these days, particularly on this holiday. -
Five Creative Ways to Keep the Holiday Magic Alive for Seniors
With holiday shopping underway and Americans looking for all the right gifts, when it comes to older relatives, it’s good to step back and ask what our aging loved ones really want -- and need -- this holiday season.
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From Underneath My Boat to the Top of the Charles
It was five years ago when I wrote my first post-injury blog about my fledgling athletic pursuits -- “Showering is My New Water Sport.“
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Walking to End Alzheimer's
Each September, people come together from around the world for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, which raises awareness about and aims to challenge the stigma that persists around dementia.
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Believe It or Not, Medicare Doesn’t Automatically Pay for a Home Aide
One of the biggest misunderstandings about hiring a home aide circles around what type of coverage you are entitled to. Get ready for the bad news.
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Three Thoughtful Last-Minute Gifts for Your Caregiver
If time is running out and your gift list just seems to grow longer every day, we've got some quick suggestions for thanking a special caregiver. A thoughtful gift can go a long way and we have three simple but meaningful ideas for spreading joy to your home aide this winter holiday season.