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Making Family Meetings Meaningful and Productive

Sep 1, 2025 — Family meetings are incredibly valuable when it comes to planning the future care of an older loved one. Whether it’s deciding on long-term care, discussing financial arrangements, or determining caregiving responsibilities, these meetings help improve communication and bring family members together in a unified front. While these conversations may be tough, having them early can... Read More

Pain Pills Linked to Higher Fall Risk

Aug 15, 2025 — You’ve no doubt read of the terrible opioid epidemic that is ruining—and taking—so many lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that 224 people die each day from an overdose of opioid medications, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone and codeine. Experts say the average life expectancy in the U.S. has even dropped slightly... Read More

Your Inner Neanderthal is Lazy

Aug 1, 2025 — The Flintstones had all sorts of humorous labor-saving devices—a dinosaur lawn mower, a mastodon vacuum cleaner and so forth. But in reality, our ancient ancestors worked hard to survive. Anthropologists tell us this might be why it’s so hard to get ourselves moving, even if we know that physical activity is healthy for us.  Are... Read More

Questions and Answers About Seniors and Dehydration

Jul 15, 2025 — This summer, much of the country has been suffering under blistering heat. High temperatures are especially dangerous for older adults, and dehydration is one of the big factors when they experience heat-related illness.  Yet even during cooler times of year, older adults are at risk of having a less than optimal level of fluid in... Read More

Seven Enjoyable Ways to Stay Healthy as You Age

Jul 1, 2025 — We’ve all heard that to stay healthy, we need to exercise more, eat more healthfully, quit smoking and drink alcohol only in moderation. For many of us, healthy lifestyle changes require a sacrifice and may feel like a lot of hard work. We grow weary of hearing people telling us we shouldn’t have that slice... Read More

Selling Your Home? Watch Out for These Red Flags

Jun 15, 2025 — Have you decided to downsize your home for a newer, smaller model that will accommodate your golden years? Or are you trading the constant chores of home ownership for a social and lively independent living community where you will never have to mow the lawn? This time in an older adult’s life should be a... Read More

Show Up for LGBTQ Elders This Pride Month

Jun 1, 2025 — Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is celebrated every June, to honor the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a key turning point in the Gay Liberation movement.   According to Pew Research, positive attitudes toward LGBTQ people are at the highest level in history and increasing. Also increasing is the number of... Read More

Yes, Caregivers Can Take Vacations

May 15, 2025 — If you are a family caregiver, this might sound familiar: you use up most of your vacation time to help your elderly parents with their healthcare and other needs. If your parents live at a distance, that’s where you go on your vacation. If your loved one lives with you or nearby, it seems like... Read More

Seniors Need Strength Training

May 1, 2025 — The majority of adults aged 65 and older remain inactive and fail to meet recommended physical activity guidelines, previous research has shown. However, these studies have not represented elders living in retirement communities who may have more access to recreational activities and exercise equipment. Now, researchers at the University of Missouri have found that older... Read More

Letting Go of Caregiver Guilt

Apr 15, 2025 — Caring for a loved one can be immensely rewarding, but it can also bring about feelings of guilt, especially when caregivers believe they are falling short of their own expectations or those of others. Coping with caregiver guilt is important for both the caregiver’s well-being and the quality of care they provide. Here are some... Read More