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Well-Being

How to Manage Sandwich Generation Stress: 5 Tips to Help You Care for Your Parents, Your Kids, and Yourself

In this article: What Is the Sandwich Generation? Tips for Minimizing and...

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Holiday loss
Hospice

What if Christmas isn't so merry? Surviving the holidays after a loss

Many of us who are grieving a loss wish we could just push a remote-control...

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A group of older adults listening to a young nurse.
Des Moines

Assisted Living in Des Moines: Communities Spotlight

Finding the right assisted living in Des Moines, Iowa, can greatly improve your...

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Long-Term Care

The 3 Stages of Caregiver Burnout & Tips to Manage Stress

In this article: What Is Caregiver Burnout? What Are the Stages of Caregiver...

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Son pushing smiling senior father in a wheelchair.
Long-Term Care

5 Tips for Caring for Aging Parents

In this article: 1. Talk to Your Parent 2. Develop a Plan 3. Understand Your...

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Independent Living

Is Senior Living Cheaper than Living at Home?

In this article: Average Cost of Senior Living: Value vs. Expense How Senior...

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A happy senior man and woman talking to a caregiver in a dining room at senior living community.
Independent Living

8 Amenities to Look Forward to in Senior Living

What stands out most when you envision the next chapter of your life? Is it...

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Levels of Living

What Is Assisted Living Like?

What is assisted living like? Probably very different from what you’ve heard....

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A happy senior couple sitting on the floor surrounded by packed boxes, preparing to downsize their home.
Independent Living

Downsizing Tips For Seniors: Help Your Loved One Downsize

In this article: Offer Support, Not Control Identify Your Motivation Set Clear...

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