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Brian Dowd

Brian is writer based in New England. He is a passionate storyteller with a knack for finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. He joined CareScout as a Senior Content Writer in 2024. Before that, he worked as a content writer in the senior living industry and worked for several years as an assistant managing editor and reporter at a newspaper on Martha’s Vineyard. He has won several awards from the New England Newspaper & Press Association (NENPA) for his reporting. 

Articles written by Brian Dowd

What is Long-Term Care? 

What is Long-Term Care? 

Long-term care, also known as aging care, offers care support and services when unable to perform activities of daily living. Learn more with CareScout.

What are Nursing Homes?

What are Nursing Homes?

A nursing home is a community that provides short- and long-term skilled nursing care for people requiring 24/7 medical care. Learn more with CareScout.

What is long distance caregiving

What is long distance caregiving

Support loved ones from afar with long-distance caregiving. Learn what a long-distance caregiver is, explore challenges, and get helpful tips with CareScout.