Guiding News
March 8, 2026
6 Things You Should Never Say to a New Dementia Caregiver (And What to Say Instead) When a friend or family member begins caring for someone with dementia, they’re facing a challenging journey. As someone who cares about them, you want to offer support and encouragement. But sometimes, even well-meaning words can make a difficult… Read More
March 1, 2026
More Than Just Medication Makes the Best Dementia Care Here’s some genuinely exciting news that might surprise you: Researchers at UC San Francisco (UCSF) just found that having a dedicated care team to help you navigate dementia might do more for patients than the Alzheimer’s drugs that are available. But before you write off medications… Read More
February 17, 2026
Should an Older Adult Get a New Pet? There are a lot of considerations when it comes to an older adult getting a pet. While many of us enjoy a furry (or feathery, or scaly) friend, older adults should keep a few things in mind when weighing the pros and cons of bringing a new… Read More
February 9, 2026
4 Surprising Things That Can Affect Your Heart Health February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and encouraging Americans to make heart-healthy choices. While most of us know that smoking, poor diet, and lack of exercise can harm our hearts, there are several unexpected factors that can also… Read More
February 1, 2026
Vetting Your Senior Care Partners The idiom “it takes a village” is often used when discussing care for young children. And while that’s true, caregivers of older adults know that it applies to them as well. A village of support is made of many different roles. Just as with caring for a young child, support… Read More
January 25, 2026
Connection for Your Cardiovascular Health If you’ve been feeling lonely lately, you’re not alone. The World Health Organization has labeled social isolation and loneliness a global public health concern. New research from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University reveals why we should take this seriously. In a study published in Nature Human Behaviour, researchers… Read More
January 20, 2026
Your Hobbies Could Be the Key to a More Creative, Fulfilling Work Life If you’re thinking about picking up a new hobby or dedicating more time to one you already enjoy, new research suggests you might be doing more than just enriching your personal life. According to a study published in the journal Human Relations,… Read More
January 10, 2026
Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol The topic of sobriety frequently comes up at the start of each new year. After perhaps overindulging during the holidays, some people decide to start the new year off with a period of sobriety sometimes referred to as “dry January.” It’s a good time for everyone to reassess their relationship… Read More
January 4, 2026
Make Meditation Your New Year’s Resolution As we step into a new year, many of us reflect on how we want to spend our time and what truly matters. While resolutions often focus on what we should do more of, what if this year we focused on simply being—being present, being calm, being more… Read More
December 29, 2025
Caregiving Podcasts for Connection and Self-Care In less than 15 years, podcasting has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry. More than half a billion people listen to podcasts for news, entertainment, information, and education. There’s a podcast for everything! A review of bad airport books? Yep. True crime? Hundreds. History? Absolutely. So, it’s no surprise that… Read More