Nell Bernstein, Caring.com senior editor

Nell Bernstein's writings have appeared on Salon.com and in Glamour, Health, Legal Affairs, Marie Claire, Mother Jones, Newsday, O: The Oprah Magazine, Self, Redbook, and the Washington Post. Nell often writes on family issues and the legal system. Her award-winning book All Alone in the World: Children of the Incarcerated was selected as a Pick of the Week by Newsweek, a Best Book of the Year by the San Francisco Chronicle, and a top-ten Book of the Year by the Online Review of Books. Nell graduated magna cum laude with a degree in comparative literature from Yale University and began her career in journalism by helping her freelancer mom edit stories at the kitchen table.

Nell now lives in Albany, California, with her husband, artist Timothy B. Buckwalter, and their young twins. The twins enjoy playing poker for M & M's with their grandfather, and they plan to let him win a hand on his upcoming 88th birthday.

Recently Published on Caring.com

How to Downsize — Oct 06, 2009

One of the hardest things about moving from the family home to a retirement community is downsizing. Your parents may find themselves in a 600- or 700-square foot unit -- o...

Choosing a Nursing Home — Aug 19, 2009

Making and narrowing nursing home choices Look into nonprofit nursing homes first Make a list of the nursing homes you wish to consider, and look into the ownership...

Independent Living Communities — Aug 13, 2009

Usually apartment or condominium complexes, these communities generally offer on-site amenities such as beauty salons, banks, fitness programs, and communal meals. They may...

Who Should Move to a Continuing-care Community? — Aug 13, 2009

A continuing-care retirement community is a good option for people who value security. Knowing that no matter how their health changes down the line, their needs will...