Here and There
5 tips for snowbirds juggling medical care across multiple systems For retirees who split time between Illinois and somewhere warmer — Florida or Arizona, for example — managing two medical systems can create gaps in communication. It can also lead to medication confusion and delays in follow-up care, particularly for people with chronic conditions. “When […]
Getting There
How one travel nurse helps aging loved ones get from point A to point B Fact checked by Shannon Sparks Whether your father in Denver has Lewy body dementia or your grandmother in Florida is recovering from a stroke, when you decide that it’s time to bring them back to where family can help care […]
Our Top 10 Stories of 2023
In 2023, we covered an amazing variety of caregiving stories. In some, we showcased inspiring ways that older adults challenged themselves physically, socially, and intellectually. In others, we wrote about some of the challenges that invariably arise as we age. You’ll learn about the benefits of reading, tips for traveling (near or far) as an […]
The Call of the Road
There’s nothing like travel. To experience new sounds and flavors, to watch the sun rise over a part of the world — or your own community — that you haven’t yet explored. But as we age, travel can become more difficult to manage. Maybe you need certain medications, you have mobility requirements, or require a […]
Capturing Time
Photography offers a retired Spanish teacher inspiration, purpose, and reason for travel At a piazza in Sicily, Patricia Solano watched her fellow photography students get turned away every time they asked to take someone’s photo. Solano, who’d spent 20 years as a high school Spanish teacher, spoke some Italian. So instead of asking for photos, […]
Travel Bug
Older adults navigate travel with mobility issues Call her a globetrotter extraordinaire. Sarah Campbell, an 84-year-old Chicago resident, has been on 100 international trips and counting. And despite her newest travel companion — a cane, which she started using last year due to back problems — Campbell isn’t slowing down. “I’m having to pick and […]
Travel Granted
Caregiver travel grants offer respite and adventure to those caring for others. Last May, Yolanda Sampan and her husband headed to Washington, D.C., courtesy of a Road Scholar Caregiver grant. They joined a group of about 20 travelers touring the city, seeing the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Memorial, Library of Congress, National Cathedral, and other sites. “Aside […]