by Andriana Mendez | Apr 16, 2026 | Senior Care, Senior Health
Written by By Andrea Pezel, LCSW & Founder / CEO of Artichokes & Aging There is often a moment when families remember clearly — when a decision had to be made, but the person at the center of it could no longer share their voice. For one family, it came during...
by Andriana Mendez | Jan 22, 2026 | Caregiving
Written by Cheryl Ringo, RN & Owner of A Nurse in the Family Nurse advocate caregiver support provides assistance and advocacy to those requiring care, such as patients or the elderly, with nurses serving as both caregivers and advocates. These nurse advocate...
by Andriana Mendez | Jan 21, 2026 | End-of-Life
Written by Paul Wynn, AARP When the first signs of memory loss appeared, the Dumbroski brothers — Todd, Mike and David — faced a familiar dilemma: how to honor their mother’s wish to remain in her longtime community of O’Fallon, Illinois. With the brothers scattered...
by Andriana Mendez | Jan 14, 2026 | Home Safety
Written by By Tim Stevens, Director Business Development at Home Safety Services California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) recently issued its report on the effectiveness of various Community Supports provided via CalAIM. Environmental Accessibility...
by Andriana Mendez | Dec 16, 2025 | Animals, Senior Care
Written by By Francesca Vogel, Senior Care Expert at Hillendale Home Care Animal-assisted therapy is more than a feel-good experience; it’s a meaningful, evidence-based approach to improving the well-being of older adults. For seniors navigating the physical,...
