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Linda Kople

Canada, United Kingdom, United States
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  • 2 days ago | ltcnews.com | Linda Kople

    Kara Mitchell never thought she'd leave a job she loved. But when her father suffered a stroke at 74, the family had no long-term care plan—just panic. “I was climbing in my career,” said Mitchell, a 47-year-old mother of two from Fort Wayne, Indiana. But then Dad needed help with everything—bathing, walking, eating—and it all fell on me. There was no money for care, and no one else to help. I quit my job, and we nearly lost everything.

  • 5 days ago | ltcnews.com | Linda Kople

    Updated: June 2nd, 2025 You never forget the first time your father forgets your name. Or the night your mom calls you at 3 a.m. confused, convinced someone stole the oven. You try to stay calm. You take a deep breath. And suddenly, you're not their child anymore — you're their caregiver. This wrenching role reversal is playing out in homes across the country.

  • 3 weeks ago | ltcnews.com | Linda Kople

    When you’re caring for someone with a chronic health condition, aging issue, or serious mental illness, exhaustion can quietly creep in until you’re completely overwhelmed. If you are—or have ever been—a caregiver, you know how physically and emotionally demanding the role can be. It can also take a serious toll on your career and family life. But as expert voices on the stress, caregiver burnout is both common—and avoidable—if you plan and know when to ask for help.

  • 1 month ago | ltcnews.com | Linda Kople

    When you think about aging gracefully, bone health might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But it should be. Your bones are the framework for your life. They keep you upright, mobile, and independent. As you age, that framework weakens unless you take steps to protect it. Bone loss is silent—until a fracture or fall forces you to confront it. And millions of Americans already live with the consequences, including mobility problems.

  • 2 months ago | ltcnews.com | Linda Kople

    As your parents grow older, you may notice subtle changes—slower movements, moments of forgetfulness, or difficulty with everyday tasks like bathing or preparing meals. When daily living activities become challenging or cognitive issues like dementia begin to surface, your top concern naturally becomes their safety. You want to be there for them. Maybe you already are, balancing caregiving with work, family, and everything else. Or perhaps you've brought in professional caregivers for extra support.

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