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Addressing Cracks in Long-Term Care

With staff shortages and residents’ social isolation, what needs to change in our nation’s nursing homes? Undeniably, the pandemic has…

2 years ago

Create a Memory Box for Loved Ones with Dementia

We’ve all felt the tug of something tangible snapping us back to moments in our past, such as the whiff…

2 years ago

Gifts for People with Dementia

As the holiday season approaches, finding the right gifts for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease need not be difficult.…

2 years ago

Finding Your Ikigai: The Search for a Meaningful Life

As part of the “Great Resignation,” many people are examining their work and picking new priorities for themselves. They’re using…

2 years ago

Get Your Important Healthcare and Financial Documents in Order

No one anticipates a catastrophic illness, a medical emergency, or sudden death, but it happens. And if it happens to…

3 years ago

Downsizing Your Home? 5 Tips to Pare Down Your Stuff

At age 68, Mary knew the time had come to sell the family’s two-flat on Chicago’s North Side that her…

3 years ago

In Older Adults, Urinary Tract Infections Can Cause Confusion

If an older adult you love or care for becomes easily agitated, disoriented, or confused, your first thought probably won’t…

3 years ago

Limitations of Genetic Test for Alzheimer’s Risk

When Ann learned about a test that could reveal whether she had a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, the…

3 years ago

The Power of a Life Story

Crafting a Memoir Helps Older Adults Connect By Melissa Ramsdell   Chicagoan Beth Finke knows the power of a memoir.…

3 years ago

Eating for Your Age

A healthy aging diet Let’s face it: Nutrition needs evolve as we age. And healthy eating is important for healthy…

3 years ago

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