Helping someone with personal care involves a lot of daily tasks. If it's been a while since you did day-to-day caregiving—or you've never done it — you might not know all the things you need to do and how to do them. read more

The flu can spell trouble for older people and for the people who take care of them.Fortunately, you can help protect yourselves by minimizing the spread of flu germs at home. The flu virus can survive up to 72 hours on surfaces such as doorknobs, according to the CDC. read more

If you are faced with incontinence, know that you are not alone. One in 15 million Americans are searching for ways to deal with this very personal issue. It is not an easy conversation but care-givers have to be prepared. read more