Anne-Marie Botek
Contributing Writer
Guided by the goal of ensuring that family caregivers have the knowledge they need to care for their loved ones, her work has appeared in numerous online and print publications, and she was recently named one of Media Industry News’ "RisingStars in Media."
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This week's Alzheimer's Association International Conference highlighted several new developments in Alzheimer's detection and care.
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It’s challenging for caregivers to find jobs that offer flexible scheduling. A work-from-home position enables you to care for your loved one while bringing home a paycheck.
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Family caregivers face singular situations and may thus benefit from individualized support, according to a new study.
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The Death Cafe movement is gaining momentum in the United States, and around the world. Discover what makes people want to get together and talk to one another about death.
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For seniors in need of major surgery, such as a joint replacement or cardiac procedure, it is important to understand that the side effects of anesthesia in elderly patients can be significant over both the short and long term.
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Family caregivers often struggle with how to help their loved ones manage money. A new debit card offers elders a safer way to pay for purchases by preventing them from falling for common financial scams.
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Grieving a loved one is an incredibly individual experience. Discover how one man's mourning process spawned a beautiful work of art.
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Different countries take different approaches to making dementia care dignified. Here are four examples of what dignified dementia care looks like in different places around the world.
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Get an insider's perspective on life inside the Alzheimer's epidemic. follow the real-life stories of three families coping with the diagnosis, and exploring what the future holds.
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Strength training doesn’t have to require expensive equipment or even a gym membership. Two fitness coaches share 8 easy exercises that can be done at home using only a chair, resistance band, and a wall.
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Many skilled nursing facilities offer residents the option of setting up a trust fund into which money can be deposited to pay for care and personal needs. Such accounts are supposed to simplify money management for seniors, but they also come with risks.
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Countless studies have highlighted the detrimental effects that caring for an ill or aging loved one can have on one’s physical and mental health, but other research suggests that there are some benefits of being a family caregiver.
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Americans over 50 are carrying more credit card debt than ever before. Payment protection plans can offer an emergency safety net, but there are a few important things to know before signing up.
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New research increases science's understanding of Alzheimer's, and offers insights that hold the promise of future therapies.
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Johnson and Johnson faces a multi-billion dollar financial penalty for making misleading claims about one of its most popular drugs.
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Cut through the confusion with these 4 things to know about buying health insurance on the new online marketplace.
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A group of top neurological disease experts explains why not all aging adults should be tested for dementia.
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A nationwide analysis of senior housing communities reveals some surprising insights about the men and women who are living in assisted living.
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New research shows that unhelpful stepfamily members can increase caregiver stress astronomically. Here are some tips for keeping the peace during difficult discussions.
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Some experts say dementia rates will continue to rise, while others claim that aging adults are less likely to develop Alzheimer's or a similar disease than they used to be. Discover who's right.