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Caregiver Corner – Helping Loved Ones Transition Home After Discharge

July 9, 2026/in Caregiver Corner, News/by Madalyn Iles

Bringing a loved one home after a hospital, nursing home, assisted living, swing bed, or emergency room visit can come with many questions. This practical caregiver guide highlights important questions […]

Caregiver Corner – Effective Self Care for Brain Health

July 9, 2026/in Caregiver Corner, News/by Madalyn Iles

Self-care isn’t a luxury; it’s essential for protecting brain health while caring. By building small, balanced habits across physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being, caregivers can reduce stress, boost focus, […]

Caregiver Corner – The Economic Value of Family Caregiving

July 9, 2026/in Caregiver Corner, News/by Madalyn Iles

Do you know how many zeros are in one trillion dollars? 12! AARP’s newest report, Valuing the Invaluable 2026, finds that the value of unpaid caregivers’ contributions is now over 1 trillion […]

Caregiver Corner – Emergency Planning Workbook

July 9, 2026/in Caregiver Corner, News/by Madalyn Iles

Caregivers sometimes worry about what would happen if they couldn’t provide care for a short time. The Emergency Planning Workbook on the Minnesota Caregiving (Trualta) platform helps families prepare by […]

July 2026 Resource Roundup

July 7, 2026/in News/by Madalyn Iles

Upcoming Events, Grants, Caregiver Corner, & more…. Click here to read our most recent Resource Roundup

Protecting Older Adults Is Everyone’s Job

June 24, 2026/in News/by Madalyn Iles

June is Elder Justice Awareness Month — and the numbers demand our attention. Older adults lost nearly $2.4 billion to fraud in 2024, up from $1.9 billion the year before. And […]

Supporting Rural Older Adults in Home and Community-Based Settings: Perspectives from Area Agencies on Aging

June 16, 2026/in News/by Madalyn Iles

Older adults in rural communities face several challenges in accessing care and other resources that contribute to their health outcomes. There is a wide variety of services and supports available […]