Thrive Blog for Caregivers

How Can I Encourage My Elderly Parent to Use a Medical Alert Device? If you have an elderly parent, you've probably had some sleepless nights over them living alone. Even if your parent is still activ … read more

VoIP is now very common, but there are some limitations when it comes to medical alert systems. Landline phone service used to come over copper wire.  Now it comes over the internet using Voice O … read more

It can feel overwhelming when an elderly parent refuses long-term care such as assisted living or a nursing home, but there are things you can do. Understanding how to get your parent into a long-term … read more

Continuing Care At Home programs make a lot of sense for many seniors. Are you over 60 and wondering how to maintain your independence while ensuring you have the support you need as you age? Or perha … read more

With the aging population, financial elder abuse is a significant and growing problem that affects millions of older adults each year. Elder financial abuse involves the illegal or improper use of an … read more