Home Care Services for Seniors - The goal of home care is to help you remain at home as long as possible and maintain your independence.
Adult Day Care Centers – Adult day care centers are designed for older adults who can no longer manage independently, or who are isolated and lonely.
Respite Care - Respite care provides short-term breaks that relieve stress, restore energy, and promote balance in your life.
Preventing Caregiver Burnout - if you’re caring for a family member, it’s essential that you get the support you need.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care – A guide for family members to planning and preparing for the road ahead.
Support for Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers – How to take care of yourself both physically and emotionally as you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
Understanding Senior Housing Options – A guide to the types of housing options available for seniors and how to best plan for your future.
Independent Living for Seniors - If home upkeep has become overwhelming or you’re starting to need help with some services, an independent living facility may be a good option.
Assisted Living Facilities– Making the decision to leave your home for an assisted living facility can be difficult, but there are things you can do to ease the transition.
A Guide to Nursing Homes – Learn when you should consider a nursing home for yourself or a loved one, and how to choose the right one for your needs.
Late Stage & End-of-Life Care - Learning to anticipate the specific demands of end-of-life caregiving can help ease the journey for both you and your loved one.
Quality of Life at the End of Life - Hospice and palliative care aren’t about giving up hope or hastening death, but rather a way to get the most appropriate care in the final phase of life.
Advance Health Care Directives and Living Wills - Thinking about your end-of-life choices today can improve your quality of life in the future and ease the burden on your family.
Coping with Grief & Loss - There is no right or wrong way to grieve, but there are healthy ways to cope with the pain and express your emotions in ways that allow you to heal.
Making decisions and caring for a loved one can trigger many difficult emotions and lots of family differences when you most need to be calm and focused. Helpguide's free Bring Your Life into Balance mindfulness toolkit can teach you skills for managing overwhelming stress and emotions to help you make better decisions and cope with the changes associated with caring for a loved one.
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