What is a reverse mortgage? How does it work? And when is it prudent to tap into the equity of your house? Mikki Schutte and Eric Colburn, certified experts, answer these questions. To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/what-is-a-reverse-mortgage-and-when-is-it-wise-to-consider-getting-one/18361116/

Spring is a time to notice things you may not have noticed before, or talk about things you may not have talked about, in a place you perhaps never knew existed. To read the entire article, visit: https://www.wral.com/seeing-spring-as-a-foreign-country/18358298/

One in four Americans over 65 falls every year. Over 300,000 of these falls result in a hip fracture. Does your family know how to handle what happens next? To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/the-call-after-the-fall-what-to-do-with-grandma/16945757/

Art Ross shares advice culled from his work with congregants over the course of 50 years on ways to prepare for one's decline and death. To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/building-your-team-having-a-plan/18339628/

Approach care needs like you are solving a puzzle. "Does this solution work? No? Okay, let's try this." To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/care-needs-are-always-changing-your-responses-should-too/18331395/

Different residential care communities use different pay model to incentivize their marketing and sales staff. Be aware of dynamic pricing, revenue-based incentive packages, and other business practices that can cost you tens of thousands over two years. To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/what-is-that-price-again-be-wary-of-dynamic-pricing-practices-in-some-assisted-living-and-memory-care/18313524/

To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/vigil-corps-a-volunteer-effort-at-carol-woods-to-make-sure-no-one-dies-alone/18309410/

Sandra will share wisdom, funny stories and practical tips for caregivers who love people with Alzheimer's and dementia from her new book, "Dear Clueless: A Daughter's Journey Through Alzheimer's Caregiving." To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/aware-senior-care-hosts-author-to-share-tips-humor-for-caring-for-those-with-alzheimer-s/18315686/

Robert Burns once famously wrote, "The best-laid schemes of mice and men may often go awry." It was this phrase that came to mind as I lamented my fate since retiring just two short months ago. To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/what-do-you-mean-shoulder-surgery-i-was-supposed-to-go-to-africa/18290214/

There is no parachute escape when trying to care for a loved one with memory issues, but there are options. Residential memory care is out of reach financially for many and many want to keep their loved one at home anyway as long as possible. Day programs are a great option. To read more, visit WRAL: https://www.wral.com/taking-mom-to-the-club-introducing-adult-memory-care-day-programs/18289876/