Resources

  • Exploring the Uncharted World of Financial Caregiving

    Exploring the Uncharted World of Financial Caregiving

    Every year, older adults lose billions of dollars to fraud. Trusted financial care partners — who help older adults pay their bills and monitor their accounts — serve as a critical defense against scammers. Learn more. Continue Reading Exploring the Uncharted World of Financial Caregiving

  • Is it Time to Consider a Move to Assisted Living?

    Residents of assisted living often note that they wish they’d made a move sooner. Assisted living communities offer a variety of benefits to help residents continue to thrive in a supportive environment. What are some signs that you could benefit from a move to assisted living? Continue Reading Is it Time to Consider a Move…

  • Why Participate in Research?

    Why Participate in Research?

    Participating in a clinical trial, volunteering for a social science study, or answering polls can keep you connected to your community. Continue Reading Why Participate in Research?

  • Brain Awareness Week, March 12-18

    March 12 through 18 is Brain Awareness Week. The annual awareness campaign brings together partners around the world to celebrate the brain through exhibits, library displays, lectures and other events. The Dana Foundation provides grants that support research in clinical neuroscience and neuroimaging. Learn more. Continue Reading Brain Awareness Week, March 12-18

  • Go Blue and Get Screened for Colon Cancer Awareness Month

    National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, an effort by the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to increase knowledge about an often-preventable disease. Continue Reading Go Blue and Get Screened for Colon Cancer Awareness Month

  • Creativity and research go hand-in-hand

    Creativity and research go hand-in-hand

    Learn about Elder Care Alliance’s mission and vision to introduce creativity that transforms workplaces and invididual jobs. Continue Reading Creativity and research go hand-in-hand

  • American Heart Month

    Are you or a loved one at risk for heart disease? Physical inactivity, high blood pressure, obesity and other factors can increase the chances of cardiovascular problems, but there are steps you can take to keep your heart healthy. February is American Heart Month. Read more. Continue Reading American Heart Month

  • Glaucoma Awareness & Eye Health Month

    Up to 5 million of those individuals may have low vision, which cannot be corrected with glasses or standard medical interventions. Glaucoma Awareness Month and Low Vision Awareness Month, in January and February, respectively, put the focus on eye health. Read More. Continue Reading Glaucoma Awareness & Eye Health Month

  • Maintaining Healthy Bones in Older Adults

    If you are a senior adult with type 2 diabetes, you may be at increased risk for bone fractures. A recent study revealed that skeletal problems due to diabetes may play a role in high fracture risk for seniors. There are steps that can be taken to maintain and build healthy bones. Read more. Continue…

  • Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Older Adults

    For people of all ages, the New Year is the perfect time to make a fresh start. Whether our goals include taking steps to improve our health, being more social or organizing our homes, New Year’s Day 2018 is the time to begin acting on meaningful resolutions. Read more. Continue Reading Healthy New Year’s Resolutions…