Prep your first-aid kit, keep yourself safe, and respond to emergencies and accidents Make a resolution to brush up on first-aid skills. Even if you’ve taken a course before, refreshing your skills or reviewing Read More
In the months since the Covid-19 public health emergency, we’ve wondered how professional caregiving has changed. Here, representatives from six care businesses share their experiences and insights, as well as how they’re moving Read More
Every issue, we ask readers on social media and in our weekly newsletter to share their thoughts about a specific topic. This time we’re talking about long-term care. Q: How do you currently pay Read More
Check out these resources for caregiving assistance There’s a lot to consider when setting up aging services. Fortunately, many organizations provide helpful resources for a range of situations. We have organized this list by Read More
Families faced with caring for an aging parent or a relative with disabilities often make extreme sacrifices to ensure their loved one has the best care possible. They go the extra mile to get their Read More
With mental capabilities of people decades younger, SuperAgers are gaining attention from researchers looking at the link between lifestyle and brain health. What if, as you got older, your memory abilities stayed as they were Read More
Out-of-whack sodium levels — whether too high or too low — can throw off many health functions, from balance to cognition. It’s hard to miss the warnings about high sodium. Health magazines rail against it in Read More
Only 13% of people over age 65 in the U.S. have a tattoo. Here are a few of them — and the stories their tattoos tell. Melanie Cottle’s mom would have been horrified to see the Read More
Whether it’s books, magazines, or correspondence — studies show that reading offers protections against dementia as people age Learning to read is a revelatory experience for children. They discover that when certain letters of the Read More
Distance doesn’t have to end relationships. How to stay connected when a friend moves or goes through health changes. Veronica Boyajian and her husband — both in their 60s and formerly of Highland Park, Illinois — Read More