Dear Rita,

Welcome to the November edition of Caring Right at Home, a newsletter that provides information, advice and support for seniors and family caregivers. In this edition, you’ll read about self-care tips for the sandwich generation, how to recover after a stroke, and winter safety for seniors.

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Self-Care for the 'Sandwich Generation'

Caring for an aging parent while still raising children can be overwhelming. It can also be beneficial to overall satisfaction, according to one study. Here are tips to help alleviate some of the stress.

The Top 5 Things I Wish I'd Known About Aging

With age comes wisdom—and a lot of other changes people don't expect. You can probably think of many things you would have done differently had you taken aging more seriously. Here are five things to consider.

Senior Winter Safety: A Guide for Older Adults

Some people seem to tolerate the cold better than others. But no matter how you used to handle frigid temperatures when younger, your tolerance changes as you age. Here are tips for coping.

Preventing Respiratory Illness: Keeping Seniors Safe in Cold Weather

With winter on the way, respiratory tract infections will surely follow. For older adults, the risk is real. Here is a guide for staying safe and healthy during the cold months and year-round.

Tips and Tricks Make Everyday Tasks Easier for Seniors

As we get older, the physical changes that come with aging may change how we perform simple everyday tasks. Here are some easily implementable tricks and tips to help.

Strokes: What To Expect and How To Recover After a Stroke

Stroke happens more often than we might think and is mostly preventable. According to the World Stroke Organization, one in four people worldwide will have a stroke. Here are tips for recovery.