Aging Resources
Explore our helpful guides and articles to support aging adults and their families.
MINDFUL AGING
Educational Articles
Looking for trusted information on home care, aging, and caregiving? You’re in the right place. Our resource center offers helpful articles, practical guides, and expert insights for families navigating the challenges of supporting aging loved ones. Whether you’re exploring home care options, seeking advice on common aging-related concerns, or looking for ways to manage the emotional side of caregiving, these resources are here to support and empower you every step of the way.
1. Advance Care Planning & Legal Preparation
Plan Ahead with Advanced Directives
Get Your Affairs in Order
AHCD vs POLST – Essentials of Healthcare Planning
2. Cognitive Health & Dementia/Alzheimer's
Memory, Forgetfulness, and Aging
Stay Cognitively Healthy
Dementia Cause, Signs, & Symptoms
Dementia Types and Symptoms
Alzheimer's Disease Stages & Symptoms
Alzheimer’s Disease Communication Tips
3. Recognizing and Responding to Care Needs
Signs Your Loved One Needs Help
Signs Your Parents Need Care
Convincing Your Parents to Hire a Caregiving Agency
Driving the Conversation
Moving the Conversation
How to Recognize & Prevent Senior Isolation
Helping Seniors Find Purpose in Later Life
4. Home Care & Related Services
Home Care - More than ADL & IADLs
Home Care vs. Home Health
Home Care Agency - Scope of Care
More than Caregiving - The Value of a Home Care Agency
Smooth Moves – Home Care for Assisted Living Success
5. Long-Term Care & Senior Living Options
What is Long-Term Care
Paying for Long-Term Care
RCFEs Explained
Types of RCFE’s
Placement Agents - Senior Living Matchmakers
6. Fitness & Healthy Aging
Strength Training for Older Adults
Live a Longer Healthier Life Aerobic Exercise for Seniors
Lifespan vs. Healthspan
Lifestyle vs. Genetics
7. Hospice, End-of-Life, & Medical Illness
Hospice Explained
Medical Assistance in Dying
Polypharmacy: When Too Many Meds Become a Problem
UTI's in Older Adults - Silent but Serious
8. Fall Prevention & Safety
Fall Prevention for Seniors - Stay Safe, Stay Independent
Fall Prevention – Simple Exercises for a Safer Tomorrow
9. Healthcare Navigation
Going to the ER- Here’s How to Prepare Like a Pro
Leaving the ER- How to Prepare for a Smooth Discharge
From Hospital to Home Care
How To Be Your Parent's Advocate in the Hospital
10. Public Programs & Payment
Medi-Cal An Overview
Medicare An Overview
11. Holiday & Emotional Well-being
Holiday Gatherings for Older Adults
Celebrating the Holidays with Your Parents & Grandparents
12. Care Coordination & Geriatric Services
Geriatric Care Management – Senior Care Navigators and Advocates
Putting Patients First- The Power of Patient-Centered Care
