For many family caregivers, Thanksgiving with a critical, angry, or abusive parent brings more dread than joy. In this episode, retired occupational therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and Dementia Care Specialist Esther Kane explains how to tell whether sudden hostility could have a medical cause, and how to protect your own wellbeing if the behavior is lifelong. She shares practical ways to shorten the visit, change the setting, set calm boundaries, and know when to step away for safety. Visit SeniorSafetyAdvice.com for more tips and resources for older adults and the families who care for them.

A new month can bring fresh hope, but for family caregivers, the same worries often come along with it. In this episode, retired occupational therapist, Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and Dementia Care Specialist Esther Kane busts three common caregiving myths and shares simple ways to plan the month ahead, ask for help, and protect your own health. She also walks through a quick monthly home safety check that gives caregivers real peace of mind. Visit SeniorSafetyAdvice.com for more daily safety tips and resources for older adults and the families who care for them.

When an older parent is scammed online, families often don't know what to do first. In this episode,

Senior Home Safety Specialist Robin Schiltz walks through practical steps for protecting bank accounts, passwords, credit, identity, and devices while helping a parent recover without shame or blame. She also explains why families should watch for follow-up scams after the first incident.

Visit SeniorSafetyAdvice.com for more practical senior safety and caregiving resources.