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Alexa: A Practical Digital Aide for Seniors

Alexa has become a popular service for around 50 million people across the U.S. After all, who doesn’t love the idea of a voice-activated assistant doing whatever you ask?  However, Alexa isn’t just a cool idea. For seniors living alone, Alexa can serve as a practical digital aide who takes care of their needs in […]

Home Care Ratings: Our Rating System

Our Home Care Rating System My Caring Plan gathers from sources across the web to give you home care ratings across the nation. My Caring Plan’s goal is to have one place you can go to find all the information you need to find the best home or care for your loved one. Start your search. […]

Nursing Home Ratings: Our Rating System

Our Nursing Home Rating System My Caring Plan gathers from sources across the web to give you nursing home ratings across the nation. My Caring Plan’s goal is to have one place you can go to find all the information you need to find the best care for your loved one. Start your search. Our Nursing […]

Respite Care: An Overview​

Caregiving can be overwhelming at times. That’s why taking a break is essential for recharging your batteries. Respite care (also called short break care) is a way for caregivers to get temporary care for their loved ones. Getting this “me time” of respite care can renew the caregiving relationship and prevent the negative effects of […]

All About Adult Day Care: Community and Costs

Adult day care is a fairly new concept for caregivers. The basic idea is to provide a secure place where seniors can enjoy social activities during the day and nursing care as needed. It’s a hybrid model of eldercare that prioritizes community. At the same time, seniors get help with common custodial tasks such as […]

Lady Bird Deeds: A Complete Overview

This article has been reviewed by a practicing attorney in 2020 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of an attorney or another qualified legal professional with any questions you may have regarding your situation. A deed is a legal document that is signed and […]

When is it Time for Assisted Living

Wondering if it is time for assisted living for your loved one is a common question for caregivers. As a caregiver, you might have been considering the question for months or possibly even years. Your loved one might have declined to continue the discussion as the thought of moving out of their family home and […]

How Powers of Attorney (POAs) May Be Revoked

This article has been reviewed by a practicing attorney in 2020 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of an attorney or another qualified legal professional with any questions you may have regarding your situation. A power of attorney (“POA”) can be an important tool […]

Benefits for Seniors with Disabilities

Oftentimes seniors with disabilities qualify for health and financial assistance programs, but don’t know about them. Or they’re not sure about the eligibility requirements and enrollment process. Let’s go over the key programs for seniors with disabilities so that you have the information you need to get the benefits you deserve.  Note on the types of […]

Preparing a Mechanical Soft Diet

This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Martin Duggan in 2021 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. As a caregiver, you may […]

A Caregiver’s Guide to ADLs and IADLs

This article has been medically reviewed by Dr. Martin Duggan in 2021 This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. As a family caregiver, your […]

An Overview of Senior Rehabilitation Centers

Recovering from injury or illness in your golden years may take time and support. That’s where senior rehabilitation centers become essential. If you need a temporary stay to recover from injury or illness, senior rehabilitation centers can be the solution to get expert care and daily support. Let’s give an overview of what senior rehab […]