Guiding Care

When was the last time someone reviewed everything in your medicine cabinet? 💊 Over 90% of older adults expect their provider to review their medications every year, but research shows it often doesn’t happen. Here’s how to take charge of your medication list (and why you should never stop a prescription on your own). “Is ‘Deprescribing’ Right for You?”

Is “Deprescribing” Right for You? **NEW** - Broward/Palm Beach Counties, Florida - Guiding Care Is “Deprescribing” Right for You? As we get older, we may begin to need more medications. Maybe we start out with just one pill to manage blood pressure, then later add one for our cholesterol. Over time, it’s easy to see how chronic conditions can start to stack up, and with them, the number ...

It’s the call every dementia caregiver dreads: your loved one has left the house, and no one knows where they are. Wandering affects a majority of people living with Alzheimer’s at some point, and it can happen with no warning at all. The good news is that families can reduce the risk. “The Warning Signs of Wandering.”

The Warning Signs of Wandering - Broward/Palm Beach Counties, Florida - Guiding Care The Warning Signs of Wandering It’s something we see in the news—an elderly loved one is missing, leaving family and community members combing their neighborhood for signs of the missing person. For millions of people who love someone living with dementia, it can be their worst nightmare. Wander...

💰 Is your financial plan prepared for a time when you can’t manage it yourself?

A will is important—but it’s only one piece of the puzzle.

⚖️ Powers of attorney
🏦 Bank and investment accounts
👤 Beneficiary designations
🔐 Digital access
🏠 Property records
💳 Debts and recurring bills
🕊️ Funeral plans

During National Financial Planning Month, we’re looking BEYOND THE BALANCE SHEET to documents that can help protect what you’ve built and spare the people you love from having to piece it all together later.

A little organization today can provide something incredibly valuable tomorrow: clarity.

Beyond the Balance Sheet - Broward/Palm Beach Counties, Florida - Guiding Care Beyond the Balance Sheet Financial planning tends to focus on saving enough for retirement, managing investments, paying down debt, or preparing for healthcare costs. But there is another question worth asking: What happens to your financial life when you can no longer manage it yourself? Illness, i...

6 facts about grandparents in the U.S.

6 facts about grandparents in the U.S. Two-thirds of U.S. adults ages 65 and older were grandparents in 2024.

5 Tips for Assessing Long-Term Care Facilities Expert advice for choosing the location that best fits your loved one’s needs

Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries get a narrow but important window to review and change their coverage. The decisions made during this period can affect both your health and your wallet for the entire year ahead. Here are seven tips for navigating open enrollment.

7 Tips for Medicare Open Enrollment - Broward/Palm Beach Counties, Florida - Guiding Care 7 Tips for Medicare Open Enrollment Every fall, Medicare beneficiaries get a narrow but important window to review and change their coverage. The decisions made during this period can affect both your health and your wallet for the entire year ahead. Here are seven tips for navigating open enrollmen...