Marlo assists with the journalistic direction of spisloshub.com, researching and writing articles on all aspects of elder care. Serving as a contributing editor since spisloshub.com’s inception in 2007, her primary goal is to provide family caregivers with quality information that is engaging, informative and supportive.

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Physical activity is recommended for people of all ages and abilities to promote physical and mental health. Use these tips to encourage an aging loved one...


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The reality of aging in place is not without challenges –especially as one’s health declines and needs increase. Fortunately, there are many adaptive...

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Evaluate your elderly parent's ability to age in place by conducting a thorough assessment to determine if they are physically and mentally able to continue...

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Planning ahead for your elderly parent's long-term care can save the rest of the family both emotional and financial distress. Help your parents avoid...

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Does my mom have dementia? Alzheimer's is a form of dementia and accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. Learn the most common...

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When a person has diabetes, the body does not produce or use insulin properly. It is important to monitor diabetes in the elderly as the condition is...

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Hearing loss affects about a third of elderly adults and negatively impacts their ability to communicate with others effectively. Get an overview on the signs...

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Incontinence, the loss of bladder control, is extremely common among elderly people. Explore issues that cause incontinence and how it can be treated...

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Arthritis is a painful condition that affects millions of people, and the chances for developing it increase with age. Arthritis can attack joints in almost any...

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Family caregivers contribute their time and money to support those they love. When tax season rolls around, it’s important to understand that you may be...

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You love your parents. People you haven't met love them, too. They're called scam artists, and they're after one thing: your parents' money. Investment...



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Age should never be the sole reason for taking away a person’s driving privileges, but a number of physical and mental health conditions, medications...

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Many family caregivers eventually realize that their aging loved ones are no longer fit to drive. If an elder refuses to stop driving and maintains that they’re...

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Doctors' list of top antioxidant rich foods that lead to many health benefits: prevent signs of aging, stop cancer and protect from free radicals that lead to...

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This checklist can help ease the caregiver’s mind, knowing that the person providing respite care for the elderly parent has all the information he or she...

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Alzheimer's disease is not natural aging. It is a progressive disease that causes the abnormal death of brain cells. The initial symptoms include memory loss...

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The average senior takes four or more prescription drugs each day. Use these tips for responsible medication management to prevent adverse health...

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