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VOICE MATTERS
The blog giving voice to family caregivers—powered by real stories, expert tips, and hard-won lessons.


Financing Senior Housing: Insights into Costs and Funding Sources
Costs for In-Home to Nursing Home Care; Medicare, Insurance, & Personal Pay
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Apr 3, 20246 min read


How To Determine Senior Support Needs and Match To Housing Options?
Using Katz Index and Lawton-Brody Scale to find perfect senior housing fit based on care needs.
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Apr 3, 202415 min read


How Do I Choose the Right Senior Care Housing?
Explore housing options: In-Home, Independent, Assisted Living, Nursing Homes, Memory Care and more.
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Apr 3, 202417 min read


The Hidden Overtime of Our Physician Heroes
Extra Hours, EHRs, and Doctor Burnout: The Push for Better Technology during National Physician’s Week
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Mar 26, 20243 min read


10 Mind-Blowing Brain Facts That Will Make You Smile
Explore brain health: 10 fun facts and 5 ways to nourish your aging brain during Brain Awareness Week.
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Mar 14, 20243 min read


How Do I Know When It's Time to Stop Driving?
Discover vital insights for seniors on evaluating driving abilities and understanding declines. Ensure safety and independence.
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Mar 9, 202413 min read


Senior Driving Safety Strategies to Preserve Independence
Discover how seniors can keep driving safely! Learn key steps to extend driving years and maintain independence.
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Mar 9, 202413 min read


Where to Start Building Your Elder Care Network
Understand and access federal, state, and local elder care resources with tips for crafting your support network.
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Mar 6, 20248 min read


Watch the National Institute on Aging Treasure Trove on YouTube
Unlock aging secrets with NIA's YouTube: research insights, health tips, and caregiver support.
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Mar 5, 20243 min read


A Backup Plan While Awaiting Organ Donation
Explore the importance of advance care planning and SPIRIT for those awaiting organ transplants.
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Feb 29, 20243 min read


8 IADLs to Assess Senior Autonomy and Care Needs
Explore how the 8 Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) assess and support senior autonomy.
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Feb 21, 20248 min read


Speak the Language of Senior Care to Access Essential Support
Unlock caregiving support with ADL & IADL knowledge. Empower your care decisions.
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Feb 21, 20245 min read


Valentine's Day Gift of Life: Embrace Organ Donation
Show love this Valentine's Day: Gift life through organ donation. Spread the word, save lives.
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Feb 14, 20243 min read


Informal Caregiving: Your Inevitable Road Ahead
Explore the crucial role of informal caregiving in our society and how it inevitably impacts us all financially, physically, and emotionally
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Feb 1, 202411 min read


Understanding Death: How We Die by Dr. Nuland
Discover How We Die by Nuland - a crucial read on aging, chronic conditions, and embracing life's end.
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Jan 23, 20245 min read


Embracing Dr. King's Wisdom: Quality of Life at Every Age
Honor MLK's legacy with GeriScope by focusing on building quality life experiences at all ages.
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Jan 15, 20241 min read


Advance Care Planning: 7 Urgent Reasons
Discover 7 vital reasons to prioritize advance care planning now for peace of mind and clarity.
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Dec 31, 20239 min read


GeriScope Guide: Wisdom for Life’s Last Chapters
Navigating Aging and End-of-Life Care Journey
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Dec 12, 20237 min read
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