Insights for Better Wellbeing Support
Practical guidance, thoughtful insights, and real-world lessons for supporting older adults with clarity and care
The Medication Adherence Crisis: Why 50% of Seniors Don’t Take Their Pills
Up to half of seniors don’t take medications as prescribed. Learn why adherence fails, the risks involved, and how conversation-based support like HelloDear helps without nagging.
The Sunday Night Call: Why Weekly Check-ins Aren’t Enough (But Daily Feels Impossible)
Weekly calls with aging parents often miss early warning signs. Learn why the 72-hour window matters — and how daily check-ins can be sustainable without caregiver burnout, with support from HelloDear.
"Beyond 'She Fell': Understanding the Real Causes of Senior Falls
Senior falls are rarely random accidents. Discover the hidden health, medication, and behavioral causes behind elderly falls — and why conversation and daily connection matter as much as home safety upgrades.
The Great Wearable Failure: Why Seniors Won’t Wear Your Fitness Tracker
Why do seniors abandon fitness trackers and smartwatches? Explore the real reasons wearable tech fails older adults — from charging anxiety to dignity concerns — and discover what actually works in elder care support.
When Your Parent Becomes Your Child: Navigating the Role Reversal
Navigating role reversal with aging parents can be challenging. Learn strategies to preserve dignity, set boundaries, foster autonomy, and support wellbeing — including how HelloDear helps families stay connected.
Medicare 2026: What Changed This Year for Elder Care Coverage
Medicare 2026 brings updates to mental health, preventive care, and chronic condition support — but long-term care gaps remain. Learn what changed, what’s still not covered, and how families can plan smarter for elder care.
Winter Blues or Something More? Understanding Seasonal Depression in Older Adults
Winter depression in older adults is often overlooked. Learn how seasonal affective disorder affects seniors, why winter isolation matters, and how light, routine, and regular connection can support emotional wellbeing.
What Happens When Grandma Lives Alone: A 30-Day Study
What really happens when an older adult lives alone? A 30-day look at isolation, missed health signals, and when independence quietly becomes risk — plus how families can intervene with dignity.
CNAs Are Healthcare Heroes—So Why Are We Treating Them Like Secretaries?
CNAs face extreme burnout due to low pay, high responsibility, and administrative overload. Explore why turnover is so high — and how human-centered technology can support frontline caregivers.
When “I’m Fine” Really Means “I’m Not”: Decoding Senior Communication
When seniors say “I’m fine,” they may be hiding more than you think. Discover the emotional and linguistic signs families often miss — and how daily conversations reveal wellbeing changes.
The Digital Divide: Why Telemedicine Is Failing Seniors
Telemedicine promises access but often excludes seniors. Learn why digital healthcare fails older adults and how voice-first, senior-friendly alternatives can help.
The Memory Care Dilemma: How Do You Know When It's Time?
Not sure when memory care is needed? Explore cognitive decline stages, family decision challenges, and how technology can extend safe aging in place.