Guides for family caregivers
Plain-language, step-by-step resources written for adult children helping parents age safely at home.
Senior Move Manager vs. Moving Company: What's the Difference and What Do They Charge?
What a senior move manager does, how it differs from a moving company, typical costs, and how to choose one for an aging parent's downsizing or relocation.
Read guideWhat Is Companion Care for Seniors? What It Includes, What It Costs, and Who Pays
Companion care explained in plain language: what a companion caregiver does, what it costs per hour, whether Medicare covers it, and how to choose a trustworthy local provider.
Read guideThe 30-Day Aging-in-Place Checklist: A Week-by-Week Plan for a Safer Home
A free 30-day aging-in-place checklist: a week-by-week plan to prevent falls, upgrade the bathroom, line up daily support and prepare for emergencies.
Read guideBathroom Safety Upgrades for Seniors: Walk-In Tubs, Curbless Showers, and What They Cost
Compare grab bars, walk-in tubs, and curbless showers for senior bathroom safety - typical costs, how to choose, and funding options in the US and Canada.
Read guideDownsizing and Estate Clearing: How to Sort, Sell, Donate, and Clear a Family Home
What estate clearing costs, how long it takes, and how to choose a company to sort, sell, donate, and clear a family home during a downsize or move.
Read guideNon-Medical Daily Living Support for Seniors: What's Included and What It Costs
What non-medical daily living support includes, typical hourly costs in the US and Canada, and how it differs from companion care and personal care.
Read guideCompanion Visits for Seniors: Fighting Loneliness With Regular In-Home Visits
How companion visits work, typical hourly costs in the US and Canada, and how to choose a well-matched, properly screened companion for an aging parent.
Read guideMedical Appointment Accompaniment: Why Seniors Need More Than Just a Ride
What medical appointment accompaniment includes beyond a ride, typical per-visit costs, and how to choose a companion for a parent's doctor visits.
Read guideDoor-to-Door Assisted Transportation for Seniors: What to Look for in a Provider
What door-through-door assisted transportation includes, typical per-trip costs, and how it differs from a standard rideshare for seniors.
Read guideIn-Home Wellness Services for Seniors: Massage, Personal Training, and Mobile Fitness
What in-home massage and personal training for seniors cost, safety considerations for older bodies, what Medicare does and does not cover, and how to vet a provider.
Read guideWarning Signs an Aging Parent May Need Help at Home
The physical, home-safety, and cognitive warning signs that suggest an aging parent needs help at home, based on NIA, AARP, and CDC guidance, and what to do next.
Read guideIn-Home Care vs. Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home: How to Decide
A side-by-side guide to in-home care, assisted living, and nursing homes: what each actually covers, real 2025 cost ranges for the US and Canada, and how to decide.
Read guideWhat In-Home Elder Care Costs in 2026: US Metro Benchmarks
Typical price ranges for companion care, senior move management, home modifications, mobile foot care, and assisted transport across New York, Chicago, Phoenix, Miami, and Los Angeles.
Read guideDoes Medicare or Medicaid Pay for In-Home Elder Care?
A plain-language breakdown of what Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid actually pay for when it comes to in-home care, home health, and non-medical help - and what families pay out of pocket.
Read guideSenior Transportation Options: Getting to Appointments Safely
Compare senior transportation options in the US and Canada: paratransit, non-emergency medical transportation, volunteer driver programs, rideshare, and private assisted transport with accompaniment.
Read guideAging in Place: 12 Home Modifications That Prevent Falls
A room-by-room home safety guide for aging in place: 12 fall-prevention modifications, what each typically costs in the US and Canada, and which ones to do first.
Read guideSenior Move Management: The Complete Downsizing Guide (US & Canada)
A step-by-step senior move management guide for families in the US and Canada: what move managers do, typical costs, an 8-week timeline, and how to vet a specialist.
Read guideMobile Foot Care for Seniors: Costs, Coverage and What to Expect
How in-home mobile foot care works for seniors: what a visit includes, typical costs in the US and Canada, Medicare and provincial coverage, and how to check credentials.
Read guideDownload our 30-Day Aging-in-Place & Downsizing Checklist
The exact week-by-week plan families use to make a home safer and prepare for a move - plus one practical elder-care email per week. No spam.