The Lifeline Blog

While many seniors host and cook for their families during the holidays, others travel to see their families in other cities or states. If you fall into this category, you will want to know the best senior-friendly tips for traveling comfortably to see your loved ones this Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, or New Year. Consider the Read more >>

If you’re new to caring for an aging parent, it’s normal to lack confidence and feel a little anxious. “This is the toughest stage of life by far,” notes Paige Arnof-Fenn, a Boston-area marketing executive and family caregiver. But you can make it easier by being honest about emotions (yours and your parents) and taking Read more >>

Long-Distance Caregiving: What You Need to Know. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

Removing Loneliness from the Aging Process to Empower Seniors. You can read more useful articles and advice on our blog.

Wearables are all the rage, but these handy devices aren’t just fashionable. When an accident or medical emergency occurs, medical ID and alert wearables play a critical role in men’s health —  getting you the help you need as soon as possible. IDs and alert devices are available in a wide range of styles and Read more >>

Parents of young children love to joke about the revenge they’ll take when their kids are older. I can’t tell you how often I dream about the day, some 30 years from now, when I’ll gleefully, repeatedly wake my grown son up in the middle of the night for some nonsensical reason, just to show Read more >>

One of the most challenging aspects of caring for your aging parents is taking control of their finances or assisting them with financial choices. The decision can be a difficult one and following through may be even more complicated, especially if your parents don’t agree. Understanding the Issues of Caring for Seniors Sometimes it may Read more >>

Once someone retires, they may have limited financial resources. Even with a nice retirement fund built up over the years, care must be taken to manage to ensure an adequate income. Anyone living on a tight budget can find it difficult to afford unexpected expenses. However, it’s possible to live well on a fixed income. Read more >>

It isn’t easy for most people to accept help, even when it’s needed, and it can be particularly challenging for the current generation of seniors wanting to remain independent. Understanding why the elderly refuse help enables us to be more compassionate and effective helping aging parents and others who object to assistance. Here are the Read more >>

If there’s one thing that I’ve come across many times, it’s that we often don’t know we’re stressed until we’re really stressed. People complain about fatigue, headaches or irritability, without realizing that the problem is actually stress. We’re not always good at reading ourselves and knowing what we need. People who are responsible for caring Read more >>