The Gray-Green Movement
Why older caregivers are turning environmental concern into political action Fact checked by Shannon Sparks As a care manager for my late father, it rarely occurred to me to become politically engaged, even though in my work as a beat reporter in the late 1970s, I saw the worst of Chicago’s South Suburbs and South Chicago […]
Plant People
The case for biophilia in long-term care Fact checked by Jim Lacy I was managing my dad’s memory care when I often wondered if more time outdoors would have helped him. Because he spent most of his time in a wheelchair or bed, he developed painful bed sores that required constant attention from his hospice nurses. […]
Green Travel in Retirement
6 ways to lower your carbon footprint in retirement and still travel Fact checked by Katie Scarlett Brandt It’s still summer, and you need a respite. But is it possible to travel in a way that helps the earth? First, let’s do a reality check: 2024 was the hottest year on record, and rising levels […]