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A very interesting study.

This Hack to Your Brain’s ‘Superhighway’ Boosts Memory By Over 200 Percent—And May Even Prevent Alzheimer’s Using this method showed “the largest improvement in memory” anyone has ever found, according to one expert.

Dread is not the same as burnout. Learn about why and what to do about feelings of dread.

Overcoming the Feeling of Dread as a Family Caregiver Negative feelings such as dread are common in ongoing difficult endeavors. How caregivers can overcome these feelings, avoid burnout and find joy.

While some of this may start with children, the infections can quickly travel to adults, and can have a greater impact on the elderly.

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As the article says, these tests are not a crystal ball. They give some insights, but not all.

Mobility tests can tell doctors a lot about how you're aging, but there are many other factors Strength and mobility tests are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity, but they’re no crystal ball.

There is a difference between worry and anxiety, and the difference is important to how caregivers cope.

How Worried Caregivers Can Avoid Becoming Anxious Strategies to observe and stop harmful behavior in its tracks

Happy Labor Day from Senior Sidekicks!

School year schedules can bring added strains to caregivers who are juggling care for an older family member while raising children.

Helping Your Family Adjust to the Back-to-School Routine The beginning of a new school year can create additional pressure for caregivers balancing the needs of children and aging loved ones. In this blog we discuss creating a flexible routine, sharing r…

Fall seems to inspire being in the kitchen.

Autumn-Inspired Recipes to Enjoy Now—and Later Warm stoves and fragrant spices: what’s not to like about spending time in the kitchen right now? Discover some healthy, budget-friendly fall recipes with help from ’s —and get tips for freezing the leftovers to enjoy for months to come.

The Older Americans Act is a vital part of how our seniors age in the U.S. Its renewal is now before the House. Let your representatives know it is vital to pass this.

Understanding the Older Americans Act This important law is the quiet backbone of American aging policy. It funds many services and supports for older Americans, including job training, home-delivered meals, transportation assistance, and nursing home regulations. Learn why it's so key to everyone's right to age well.

Family caregivers usually have a great many out-of-pocket costs for their care receiver. Here is some helpful information that could help defray some of the costs.

Where Family Caregivers Can Find Money Financial assistance is out there to help family caregivers. Our partner RubyWell offers tips on three places to look for help with caregiving costs: your loved one's Medicare Advantage plan, life insurance policy, and caregiving grants.