Caregiving for a senior loved one can be rewarding role. Providing daily assistance to someone who took care of you as a child can give you an opportunity to reconnect and build memories. The downside is it can also be lonely, especially if the older adult can’t be…

    Many individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are receiving in-home care. What might be surprising is just how many millennials are engaged in the caregiving. An aging population, combined with the fact that dementia-related illnesses are projected to grow in prevalence, means that millennials will play…

    Our lives extend as far into the future as others’ memories of us. Leaving behind a legacy is an important way for seniors to know that some part of who they were will live on after they die. There are myriad ways to sculpt a legacy. Here are…

    Typically, the word “legacy” can simply be thought of as an inheritance of money or property that is being passed on to someone’s children or grandchildren. When thinking about your “legacy,” focus also on shared values, worldviews, and family experiences. Devote more attention to transmitting your heritage than…

    For the over 19 million Americans who served in the armed forces, accessing health care benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be a confusing process at times. For all veterans, VA Health Care can be obtained through three different paths: Path 1: Disability Status.…

    After a loss, family members often deal with their grief in different ways. Grief can draw families closer together. Sometimes, it can pull them apart. No one can prepare you to handle your grief, but learning about grief and how it affects your family can help you get…

    Social isolation, defined as a “low quantity and quality of contact with others,” is marked by an absence of “mutually rewarding relationships.” It has many negative consequences for seniors, such as risks of hospitalization, high levels of depression and suicide, and higher instances of unhealthy behaviors or elder…

    Studio apartments are most often linked to young adults without children. But there is another generation that is now choosing studio apartments. With the senior population on the rise, it is time to take a look at how to downsize and live well in a studio apartment. The…

Quick Guide for Adult Children of Elders Who Qualify for Medicare If you’re an adult child of a Medicare-eligible family member, you might feel overwhelmed with the responsibility of taking care of them. With diligent effort and some help from the quick guide below, adult children can successfully manage all aspects

    Death is an emotionally charged topic that is uncomfortable to think about, let alone discuss with loved ones. Respectfully encourage those you care for to verbalize their desires and plan a personalized, meaningful goodbye. How to Ask About Funeral Arrangements. There are a lot of details that go…

    Communication in serious matters like this is important, so before you have the discussion about assisted living, look into the things you need to know and give yourself time to process. Keep the Discussion About Senior Living Options Ongoing. Making this life-changing decision is tough, but stay positive.…

Staying in touch with aging parents is essential to their health and well-being. The pandemic magnified the importance of reducing social isolation and loneliness for older adults. When family members and friends live at a distance, staying connected with an older parent is even harder. While regular visits are