Jul 15, 2026 — When a loved one needs more help than family members can provide, many people turn to home caregivers. But the process of finding a home caregiver can be complicated. Directly hiring a caregiver comes with the tax implications of becoming an employer. Agencies are numerous and have varying care requirements and fee structures. There are... Read More
Jul 1, 2026 — There’s nothing quite like spending time with the grandchildren. The laughter, the stories, the precious moments that create lasting memories. Grandparents have a reputation for being notoriously slack about the rules. At grandma’s house, the kids get to stay up late, eat ice cream for dinner, and watch the scary movies their parents might say... Read More
Jun 15, 2026 — Older adults are often targeted by companies that sell worthless medications and phony medical devices. What are the red flags to watch out for? Health fraud is the deceptive marketing of unproven, fraudulent health-related products, treatments or devices. The sellers claim that their products will cure diseases, make us feel better, and look younger. But the only... Read More
Jun 1, 2026 — The call comes from two time zones away. Mom has been hospitalized after a bad fall. Or Dad is showing troublesome signs that suggest Alzheimer’s. Perhaps a neighbor calls to report that the folks haven’t been bringing in the newspaper every day. In earlier times, it was common for families to live in the same community, generation after generation.... Read More
May 1, 2026 — We’re advised to eat five daily servings of vegetables and fruits every day to stay in the best of health. But what about all those news stories about foodborne illnesses? When we think of foodborne illness, we usually think of meat or dairy products as being the culprit. But fruits and vegetables can also present a risk, especially for seniors, who are... Read More
May 1, 2026 — The National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention designates the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day.” This clever title serves as a reminder that sunburn season is officially here. It’s time to think about protecting our skin from harmful rays that raise our risk of skin cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that skin cancer is the... Read More
Apr 15, 2026 — Spring has sprung! Flowers are blooming, the days are getting longer, and it’s peak time for reminders about spring cleaning. Spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting shelves and organizing closets—it’s about revitalizing our living spaces and refreshing our minds. And for older adults, spring cleaning can be part of an annual decluttering that makes our homes safer for us and ensures we don’t saddle our loved ones with burdensome... Read More
Apr 1, 2026 — We like to think that we will always be capable of making our own health care decisions. Sometimes, however, it doesn’t work like that. A stroke, an automobile accident, Alzheimer’s disease—any number of circumstances might limit or take away a person’s immediate ability to make health care decisions. The Gerontological Society of America recently reported that nearly one in four older Americans today... Read More
Mar 15, 2026 — Clinical trials are a vital part of medical research and treatment; it’s literally how we discover innovations and breakthroughs from confirming a vaccine is effective to curing cancer. But there are not enough people who sign up to take part in them: 37% of proposed clinical trials don’t enroll enough people to continue, with 11%... Read More
Mar 1, 2026 — In a recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) have presented compelling evidence suggesting that Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias may be largely modern phenomena, influenced significantly by today’s environments and lifestyles. The study, led by Caleb Finch, professor at the USC Leonard Davis School... Read More
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