Vacationing with Aging Parents by Clare Absher RN, BSN A very informative article with solutions to difficulties of taking an infirm parent along on vacation- so that everyone can have a great time!

Men-O-Pause? Valerie Otto's helpful article about why menopause matters to men!

Convincing Mom or Dad to Get In-Home Help by Clare Absher RN,BSN

Food for Thought  Earn $10 if we publish your food for thought. See article for details.

July 4 on the White House Lawn

Fraud: Is your Senior at Risk? Part 2 of 2

Fraud: Is your Senior at Risk? Part 1 of 2 

Pet Questions Answered 

Telemarketers Got You Down? 

Long Term Care- A Primer 
This article concerns money but is included under family matters because of its potential impact on family life.

Three Vital Documents for Aging Relatives and for Yourself

The Will versus Living Trust Debate 

Some Surprising Government Links for and about Seniors 

Choices for Senior Care: The Dilemma 

Let the Government Help You Find a College.
Who would think that the National Center for Education Statistics in the U.S. Department of Education would have a COOL website? Well, in this case, cool stands for "College Opportunities On-Line". The NCES has created a searchable data base of over 9000 colleges in the U.S. The contents range from the ivy leagues to the cosmetology school in Hempstead, N.Y. In other words, it is a rather comprehensive resource for those seeking further education..

Coping with the Elderly at Home
Click HERE a link to a site dedicated to caregivers