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Haines Eason
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About Haines
Haines Eason, a sandwich generation caregiver, is a former senior copywriter and Managing Editor at A Place for Mom, where he covered nearly all senior-relevant topics. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Montana and Washington University in St. Louis, respectively.
Haines's picks
17 min
Last updated February 11, 2025
Protect your health and well-being by learning how to spot, prevent, and treat burnout caused by prolonged caregiver stress.
15 min
Last updated October 25, 2023
These assisted living moving tips and convenient checklist will help both you and your loved one stay organized before, during, and after a move.
14 min
Last updated November 27, 2024
Look for these common signs in your loved one to see if they could benefit from additional care.
12 min
Last updated January 5, 2024
Treating depression in people with dementia is tricky. Few people with memory loss and dementia respond to anti-depressants, prompting researchers to look for a new way forward. Learn how Problem Adaptional Therapy, or PATH, helps ease depression in seniors with dementia by giving them back some ownership over their environment.
4 min
Last updated October 23, 2023
Learn about when most seniors receive an Alzheimer’s diagnosis in 2023; discover how age at diagnosis affects life expectancy for dementia patients.
16 min
Last updated June 15, 2023
Most family caregivers in the U.S. are unpaid and have higher rates of burnout if the senior has dementia.
19 min
Last updated December 7, 2022
Learn vaccination rates among nursing home residents in each state and how COVID-19 has impacted facilities.
8 min
Last updated December 6, 2022
Alzheimer’s is the fifth leading cause of death for adults 65+ in the U.S. Learn how Alzheimer’s-related deaths have trended across recent years and how they affect different demographics.
14 min
Last updated November 30, 2022
Adults 65+ make up over 16% of the U.S. population. Get to know this age group with data on demographics, lifestyle factors, and more.
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