As Independence Day approaches, many of us eagerly look forward to celebrating with our loved ones. If you have elderly parents, it's...

Communication is an art that requires finesse, empathy, and understanding. It’s unfortunate how often well-intentioned conversations can...

Taking on the role of a caregiver for an aging parent or loved one can bring about a range of emotions, including anxiety. It's important...

The real challenges of caregiving often go undiscussed, likely due to guilt or shame. Working with aging people and their families, we...

As our parents or loved-ones age, it's natural to start thinking about end-of-life care. This can be an emotional and challenging topic...

Caring for an aging parent or relative is a role that can be as taxing as it is noble. Being a caregiver to an older person is assumed to...

As the years pass and we get older, it’s not unusual to feel a bit ostracized by society simply because of our age. From jokes about...

Getting enough sleep - especially consistent, good-quality sleep - can be a challenge. Even worse, many aspects of our culture discourage...

Elder Financial abuse is a serious problem that affects millions of older adults every year, funneling millions of dollars from the...

More and more recent medical studies have been showing strong links between mental and physical health in seniors as well as the general...

Getting to retirement age is an accomplishment in and of itself. Working for decades and saving up to be able to enjoy the post-work life...

Providing care for an aging parent or relative with dementia can be a challenging journey, logistically and emotionally. As a Geriatric...

When you find your relationship with an aging parent or loved one becoming increasingly focused on caretaking, it’s important to develop...

Recently, the United States has seen a significant rise in percentage of seniors in its population. Adults over 65 are living longer,...

Many of us have complicated relationships with food. It has a very direct, and very significant impact on every aspect of our health,...

As part of our role as Geriatric Care Managers, navigating the complex financial aspects of elder healthcare is at the forefront of the...

As we go through our lives, experiencing grief and sadness at the loss of a friend or family member can be stressful and traumatic. For...

When thinking of healthy, happy aging, most people picture themselves aging in place. Their goal, most likely, is to stay in their home,...

For many older adults, some of the realities of aging seem to come on too fast, unexpectedly. As a now elderly person, you may find...

Let’s think of this common scenario: You are an adult with a family of your own, juggling working a full-time job, handling childcare,...