Aging

Amid Pandemic, Programs Struggle to Reach Vulnerable Seniors Living at Home

This is the new reality as the COVID-19 virus barrels into communities across America. Older adults — the demographic group…

5 years ago

End-of-Life Care

Talking about death can help you live better at the end Gerry Mathy learned she had late-stage pancreatic cancer in…

7 years ago

Downsizing Dilemmas

Easing seniors’ transition to a smaller space Dorothy Beatty was an anomaly when it came to downsizing, says her son,…

7 years ago

10 Things You Need to Know About Hiring an In-Home Caregiver

When caring for a loved one at home, most family caregivers reach a point where they realize they need some…

7 years ago

POLST Orders Help Patients Advocate for Their End-of-Life Care

My grandfather did not want to die. From hospital to home, back to hospital and finally to hospice, he angrily…

8 years ago

End-of-Life Care: The Conversation That Can’t Wait

By Heidi Lading Kiec Winston Churchill once said, “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is…

9 years ago

Knowing When to Decide

Aging in a New Home By Megy Karydes LaManda Joy comes across a tiny wooden box in the back of…

10 years ago

Silver Palate

Retirement communities dishing up creative meals for senior ‘foodies’ By Nancy Maes  Pictured above: Octopus at The Clare. Photo by…

10 years ago

More than Bridge and Bingo

Retirement communities are no longer homes for the old folks By Karen Schwartz Walk into the independent living apartments of…

12 years ago

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