In 1974, Dr. Andrew Dibner and his wife, Susan, introduced the first personal emergency response system (PERS) to help seniors call for assistance during emergencies. While groundbreaking at the time,…

As families navigate the challenges of caring for an aging loved one, many find themselves stuck between wanting to respect their parent’s independence and needing to ensure their safety. This…

Family caregivers worry about their elderly parents who live alone. However, there is a category of older adults for whom their families have the most worry. These are seniors whose…

Observing Your Elderly Parents: What Did You See Across the Thanksgiving Table? As families gather for the holidays, many will observe changes in their elderly loved ones. Perhaps it’s subtle,…

Caring for a parent from afar can be a daunting prospect, especially when that parent is newly widowed and still adjusting to life on their own. You are not alone!…

Supporting Family Caregivers: A Proposal for Long-Term Care Funding In recent years, the landscape of healthcare in the United States has undergone significant changes, particularly regarding the needs of our…

It's an uncomfortable truth - many families find themselves woefully unprepared, both emotionally and financially, for the long term care of elderly loved ones. In their groundbreaking article in the…

As a family caregiver, no doubt you've experienced the immense caregiver stress that comes with caring for an aging parent from a distance. You want to ensure their safety, well-being,…

Are you a remote caregiver struggling to ensure your elderly loved one's safety at home? Do you find yourself constantly worrying about their well-being while trying to balance your own…

As a family caregiver of a parent, you have optimistic assumptions about your aging loved one's behavior and habits. But when you install an elderly monitoring system, you may be…