Guiding Care

04/22/2026

How to help your aging loved ones plan for the future.

Learn as much as you can about setting up the financial, legal and medical components of late-in-life care — and do it earlier than you might think.

04/21/2026

“Grief is the price we pay for love.”

50% of Americans have experienced a major loss in the past 3 years 💔 AND 50% of us still worry about saying the wrong thing. 😟

🤍 If you’ve ever wondered how to show up for someone who is grieving, here are 6 THINGS NEVER TO SAY TO A GRIEVING PERSON AND 3 THINGS TO ABSOLUTELY DO
https://www.guidingcarefl.com/6-things-never-to-say-to-a-grieving-person-and-3-things-to-absolutely-do/

6 Things Never to Say to a Grieving Person And 3 Things to Absolutely Do “Grief is the price we pay for love.” – Queen Elizabeth II Grief is one of the most universal human experiences we’ll face. More than 57% of Americans have experience a major loss in the last three years, including the....

04/15/2026

A ‘Zoomer-to-Boomer’ pay phone hotline gets two generations chatting. An experiment linking college students in Boston with retirees in Reno, Nev., aims to bridge a cross-generational divide and expand positive social interactions.
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04/14/2026

65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone.

Roommates overall are skewing older, as young people stay with their parents for longer. The share of older adults looking to rent with a roommate has tripled from a decade ago.

04/13/2026

You’ve probably thought about your own advance care planning. But have you thought about what happens to your pets should you become unable to care for them yourself? Read “Advance Care Planning for Pets.” https://www.guidingcarefl.com/advance-care-planning-for-pets/

04/04/2026

As parents age, their children face hard choices about when to take the car keys.

States have many policies to stop risky older drivers from renewing their licenses. But in practice, it's often adult children who must decide when to take the car keys away from an aging parent.

04/03/2026

If you are caring for an unwilling participant, several strategies may shift the dynamic in a positive direction. If not, it’s OK to walk away.

If you are caring for an unwilling participant, several strategies may shift the dynamic in a positive direction. If not, it's OK to walk away.

04/02/2026

Five people in their 60s, 70s, and 80s share how they plan to age at home.

Aging happily at home takes more than money. Five resilient older adults share how community and knowing when to ask for help are just as important as finances.

04/01/2026

Are we in the golden age of estate sales? Why baby boomers should take advantage of Gen Z and millenials’ love of all things vintage.

I went to an estate sale to find out why millennials and Gen Zers love to buy stuff from aging baby boomers Elena Noviello/Getty Images By: Emily Stewart, Business Insider, March 17, 2026 People lo…

03/31/2026

POA abuse doesn’t look like a scam. It looks like a trusted friend or family member who “handles the finances.” It builds slowly. And by the time anyone notices, the damage is done. Here’s what to watch for, and more importantly, how to stop it before it starts. Read “Preventing Power of Attorney Abuse.”

Preventing Power of Attorney Abuse You did your homework. You planned ahead. You sat down with an attorney, signed the paperwork, and named someone you trusted to handle things if you ever couldn’t. Maybe it was your son, your daughter, or a trusted friend. You felt relieved to have plans in place...

03/26/2026

Banks are becoming bulwarks against scams for vulnerable seniors.

Older Americans are losing billions of dollars annually to financial exploitation. Banks and investment firms are training employees to spot red flags and stop the transactions.

03/25/2026

Start a new hobby this Spring!
Everything you need to start an herb garden, according to experts.

Here’s how to choose the best soil, seeds, containers and tools, according to professional gardeners.