Long-distance caregiving: managing a parent’s care from out of state
If you’re managing a parent’s care from another zip code, your most important hire is the one in their kitchen.
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Lewy Body Dementia: what makes it different from Alzheimer’s
One of the most common dementias families have never heard of — and why it requires a different kind of care.
Family Guide
What a “care plan” actually includes (and how often it should change)
Beyond the medical chart: what a good home-care plan covers, who writes it, and how often it adapts.
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PA Medicaid Is Changing in 2027: A Plain-English Guide for Families
If someone in your family relies on Medicaid — for health coverage or for help at home — you’ve probably
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Hiring a caregiver privately vs. through an agency
An honest comparison: cost, coverage, and the risks most families don’t see until something goes wrong.
Family Guide
Fall prevention: the room-by-room walkthrough
One in four adults over 65 falls each year. Most are preventable. A practical home-safety checklist.
Family Guide
The guilt of asking for help — and why it’s the right move
For the spouses, daughters, and sons doing the work alone. A reframe from our director of clinical services.
Family Guide
Sundowning: what’s happening, and what helps
Late-afternoon agitation has a pattern — and a few small environmental shifts can change everything.
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VA Aid & Attendance: a benefit most veterans don’t claim
If your loved one served, this monthly benefit may cover a substantial portion of in-home care. Here’s how to apply.
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Aging in place in Center City: what makes it different
Walk-up brownstones, hospital proximity, the rhythm of Walnut Street — practical considerations for downtown families.