Gift Giving for Family or Friends in Assisted Living
Have family or friends in assisted living facilities? Finding the right gift can be complicated.
How to Recognize Seasonal Depression in a Senior
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known as SAD, can affect people of any age. From children to seniors, SAD leaves people feeling blue.
Recommended Reading November 2023
A heartfelt memoir of loving someone with dementia. Myrna's story of taking care of a husband with Alzheimer's is a gift to those experiencing the other side of a diagnosis.
Surprisingly Valuable Collectibles Hiding in Your Home
If you're cleaning out your closets this summer, you might wonder if any of your things are valuable.
4 Actions to Help Prepare for Health Care Expenses in Retirement
Healthcare expenses in retirement can vary greatly, which is why developing a specific-to-you approach for these costs can be a key part of effective retirement planning.
The Health Tests Seniors Need
As you age, your need for regular medical testing usually increases. Now is when you need to be proactive about your health and monitor changes in your body.
Recommended Reading for October 2033
In Disrupt Aging, Jenkins focuses on three core areas-health, wealth, and self-to show us how to embrace opportunities and change the way we look at getting older.
Geriatric Massage: The Best Therapy for Elderly
A geriatric massage can be used as therapy for basic stress relief and relaxation. It can be considered as an alternative to therapy
Volunteering later in life may stave off cognitive decline
A study of 2,476 adults with an average age of 74 years found volunteering at educational, religious, health-related or other charitable organizations can protect the brain against cognitive decline and dementia.
How Jimmy Carter has changed the conversation around hospice
Former President Carter’s public disclosure in February that he was entering hospice care — where he remains nearly six months later — is shifting the perception of end-of-life care for patients and their families.