If you are an older adult who is now a caregiver for your aging parent, taking care of them can be stressful. You want your elder mom or dad to retain independence,…

High temperatures can make life uncomfortable and inconvenient for everyone, but older adults are at risk of serious health complications from extreme heat. How does hot weather affect the elderly? Here’s what…

There are 28,900 assisted living centers in the United States, with a total of about 1,000,000 licensed beds. 16.5% of the U.S. population is 65 and older, so it’s safe to say…

Caring for another person can be fulfilling and enjoyable, but you need support and coping strategies to achieve a healthy balance between your personal life and caregiving. Caregiver burnout is a problem…

The number of older adults in the U.S. is increasing steadily yearly, as is the number of services dedicated to the over-65 population. Many older adults prefer to age at home, meaning…

Aging is a natural process that brings joy and fulfillment, but it also raises many questions for families and their loved ones. Many older adults will need dedicated health or memory care…

Residential communities for older adults have started to embrace intergenerational programming. Researchers have found that getting older people and younger people together helps both groups develop better self-esteem and a positive outlook…

Exercise is important at every stage of life, but it can be challenging to maintain your fitness level as you age, especially if you’re recovering from an injury or living with a…

As you get older, you’ll notice more people and organizations urging you to do brain exercises to ward off memory loss and other age-related issues of the mind. How can you determine…