Common Sense Caregiving by Gary Joseph LeBlanc: A must read for anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s

A columnist and book dealer from Spring Hill Florida Gary Joseph LeBlanc offers a personal and down to earth account of his experience caring for his father who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease. This common sense account of is a must read for anyone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.  Written as a completion

Discussing End of Life Care (Part 2)

In part one of this two part series, we looked at the different types of advance directives people can establish to ensure that their end-of-life care is in line with their wishes. Today, we look at how to talk to your loved ones and encourage them to express their wishes so that as they approach

Medication Log

Use this tool to monitor changes made to your loved one’s medications over time. The type, date and effects of these changes can be recorded and monitored between doctor visits. This log can then be brought to future doctor appointments to track the negative and positive side affects to further alter dosages to ensure the

RetireLife Launches Free Prescription Discount Card

RetireLife announces free discount prescription card in partnership with Honest Discounts RetireLife is pleased to offer ScriptSaveRx, a free discount prescription card that saves card bearers 10 to 60 percent off most brand name and generic prescription medications, accepted at over 60,000 pharmacies nationwide. The ScriptSaveRx card is great for those who fall in the

RetireLife in the News

RetireLife is very pleased to be featured in the following articles! “America’s Most Promising Startups” – BusinessWeek “Frustrated that the aging services industry was “so fragmented and so localized,” she launched a free consumer information site called RetireLife to address the problem last May, the same month she completed her MBA at Babson College. By

Moving Mom to a Safe Place

A daughter’s story of navigating the difficult path of moving an aging parent to a safer situation against their will

Green Houses Growing Across the Country

The Boston Globe today takes a look at a “Green Home,” The Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea, Mass. which opened a few months ago.

Top Five Questions to Ask an Assisted Living Facility (#5)

We’ve put together the five most essential things to ask about an assisted living facility to help you make your decision. Every day this week, we will post another question, along with suggestions from experts and fellow caregivers. Today: What if it doesn’t work out?

Caring and Traveling with an Elderly Parent

Dr. Alexander Fiuza recalls a recent heartwarming vacation with his aging father, and offers tips for other caregivers planning long distance trips with their elders.

Top Five Questions to Ask an Assisted Living Facility (#4)

We’ve put together the five most essential things to ask about an assisted living facility to help you make your decision. Every day this week, we will post another question, along with suggestions from experts and fellow caregivers. Today: What is the culture of the facility like

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