For younger adults, a fall might mean a scraped knee or a bruised ego. But for seniors, the same stumble can lead to life-altering...

In an era dominated by digital communication and fleeting social media interactions, the ancient tradition of storytelling has become a...

You stop by your parent’s house in the afternoon and notice they’re still in bed. Later, during a phone call, they sound groggy, even...

Confidants, companions, and often the very heartbeat of the home: that's what pets are to many people, and especially so for many seniors...

Moving is often ranked among life’s most stressful events, right up there with divorce and starting a new job. But for older adults, a...

You never imagined you would feel this way about your own parent. You recall standing in the kitchen one night, staring at the dishes...

You first noticed it when your mother asked the same question twice during dinner.  No big deal,  you thought, everyone forgets things...

When families begin navigating the complexities of elder care, whether for aging parents, spouses, or themselves, financial concerns...

Between packing school lunches and rushing to a parent’s cardiology appointment, millions of middle-aged adults are silently drowning in...

Hoarding among older adults is a complex and often misunderstood issue that goes beyond mere clutter. For seniors, hoarding can stem from...

Gardening for elderly adults - from a geriatric care manager

Our team offers a geriatric care manager's take on sundowning syndrome in elderly folks in the summertime.

She insisted it was just a fall. No big deal. She didn’t hit her head, didn’t break a bone, and besides—she was only reaching for the...

For many aging veterans and their families, the cost of home care, assisted living, or memory care can feel overwhelming. What few...

Many adult children who shoulder the responsibility of caregiving can become their aging parent’s lifeline, managing doctor’s...

As summer temperatures rise to dangerous levels, heat waves become a significant public health concern, particularly for older adults....

When a crisis strikes an aging loved one, families often find themselves overwhelmed by the complexities of navigating healthcare...

Prescription drug abuse among seniors is a growing yet often overlooked public health issue. Commonly associated with younger...

As people age, it's common to focus on the challenges that come with growing older, particularly when it comes to physical changes. But...

Alcohol abuse among older adults is an often-overlooked issue that poses significant risks to their health, safety, and quality of life....