Medical disclaimer

EveryYearMatters provides general education, not medical, legal or financial advice. Always consult your parent's doctor, an elder law attorney or a licensed financial professional about your situation. In an emergency, call 911.

What our content is

EveryYearMatters turns published research and practical caregiving know-how into plain-English guides, checklists and posts. It is general education to help you ask better questions and plan ahead.

What it is not

• It is not a diagnosis, treatment plan or substitute for a doctor, nurse or other licensed professional.
• It is not legal advice. Laws about powers of attorney, Medicaid and care facilities vary by state.
• It is not financial advice. Talk to a licensed financial professional about your family's situation.
• Any checklist, score or assessment we offer is a planning tool. Memory-related tools never diagnose anything and always point you to a doctor.

How we handle research

• Every health claim traces to a study or an official source, which we cite.
• When a study only shows a link between two things, we say "linked to" or "associated with", not "causes".
• We never say a product or habit prevents, cures or reverses a condition.

Our AI characters

Characters such as Nurse Rosa (our AI character) are AI-generated and are not licensed professionals. They explain research and always point you to real professionals.

In an emergency

Call 911. If you or someone you care for is in emotional crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). [VERIFY: confirm current numbers before launch]