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Help with choosing a hospital - Think all hospitals deliver the same level of care? It's a good idea to check their track records. Easy-to-use online tools can give you an idea of how facilities score on safety, quality, and patient experience.

Help with choosing a hospital - ShiningCare Think all hospitals deliver the same level of care? It's a good idea to check their track records. Easy-to-use online tools can give you an idea of how facilities score on safety, quality, and patient experience.

Making medical decisions in a crisis - Many decisions that family caregivers need to make, happen with a long lead time. Sometimes, however, things change abruptly and you may need to make a big decision quickly. Learn how to make the wisest decisions possible when the need is urgent.

Making medical decisions in a crisis - ShiningCare Many decisions that family caregivers need to make, happen with a long lead time. Sometimes, however, things change abruptly and you may need to make a big decision quickly. Learn how to make the wisest decisions possible when the need is urgent.

Dementia and long-distance caregiving: Staying connected - Even from miles away, you can stay meaningfully connected to a loved one with dementia. Thoughtful visits, simple tech, and steady communication make a big difference.

Dementia and long-distance caregiving: Staying connected - ShiningCare Even from miles away, you can stay meaningfully connected to a loved one with dementia. Thoughtful visits, simple tech, and steady communication make a big difference.

What is bradycardia? - A slower-than-normal heart rate can be common in older adults, but it's important to know when it may signal something more serious. If your loved one is feeling dizzy, weak, or lightheaded, it may be time to talk with a medical professional.

What is bradycardia? - ShiningCare A slower-than-normal heart rate can be common in older adults, but it's important to know when it may signal something more serious. If your loved one is feeling dizzy, weak, or lightheaded, it may be time to talk with a medical professional.

Protecting your relationship while caregiving - Caring for a family member is demanding, and that stress can spill over into your marriage or close relationships. But with balance, communication, and shared support, it can bring you even closer.

Protecting your relationship while caregiving - ShiningCare Caring for a family member is demanding, and that stress can spill over into your marriage or close relationships. But with balance, communication, and shared support, it can bring you even closer.

The importance of sleep - When life gets busy, as it often does for family caregivers, sleep is often the first thing that is sacrificed. But that can be a mistake as serious as skipping food or water. Quality sleep fuels brain function, emotional balance, immunity, and so much more.

The importance of sleep - ShiningCare When life gets busy, as it often does for family caregivers, sleep is often the first thing that is sacrificed. But that can be a mistake as serious as skipping food or water. Quality sleep fuels brain function, emotional balance, immunity, and so much more.

Age-related macular degeneration - February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. While vision already lost cannot be restored, this common cause of legal blindness luckily can be slowed with a combination of diet and lifestyle changes. Learn how you can help your loved one.

Age-related macular degeneration - ShiningCare February is Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month. While vision already lost cannot be restored, this common cause of legal blindness luckily can be slowed with a combination of diet and lifestyle changes. Learn how you can help your loved one.

The brain-healthy plate - The MIND diet combines healthy, whole foods to support cognitive wellness. Focus on helping your aging loved one incorporate a wide range of choices such as greens, grains, and berries, while cutting back on processed foods. Small daily changes can make a lasting difference.

The brain-healthy plate - ShiningCare The MIND diet combines healthy, whole foods to support cognitive wellness. Focus on helping your aging loved one incorporate a wide range of choices such as greens, grains, and berries, while cutting back on processed foods. Small daily changes can make a lasting difference.

Creating an Emergency Room “go bag” - Trips to the ER are generally stressful by nature, but they can be made less so with some preparation. Learn what to have ready for the next time your loved one needs emergency care.

Creating an Emergency Room "go bag" - ShiningCare Trips to the ER are generally stressful by nature, but they can be made less so with some preparation. Learn what to have ready for the next time your loved one needs emergency care.

Getting support from your spiritual beliefs - Boosting your spiritual practice may be your simplest route to becoming a stronger, less stressed family caregiver.

Getting support from your spiritual beliefs - ShiningCare Boosting your spiritual practice may be your simplest route to becoming a stronger, less stressed family caregiver.

Considering a remodel? - Discover changes that can help your loved one "age in place," as well as tips for finding a qualified contractor.

Considering a remodel? - ShiningCare Discover changes that can help your loved one "age in place," as well as tips for finding a qualified contractor.