It is true that each day offers a reason to celebrate, no matter your age. And we are happy to share that the number of people reaching their 100th birthday has been climbing. More than 80,000 centenarians live in the United States, which is almost twice as many as there were 20 years ago, according Read More
Family gatherings can be magical – filled with love and laughter. But they can also be stressful, especially when adult siblings navigate the challenges of caring for aging parents. Francine Russo is a journalist and author of They’re Your Parents, Too! How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents’ Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy (Bantam, 2010). Read More
Moving a parent to assisted living or memory care is a heartfelt decision. It can also be a positive turning point for everyone. Feelings of trepidation are natural, but knowing that your parent can thrive and receive needed care can bring comfort. If you have noticed changes in your parent’s health, or if caregiving is Read More
Many older adults experience a form of sleep deprivation from time to time. The National Library of Medicine reports that as many as 50% of seniors have reported symptoms of insomnia. However, insomnia is not a natural part of aging. As a person gets older, they often experience changes in routine, behavior, medication, and overall Read More
Loneliness and isolation have always been linked to serious health concerns. Not only does loneliness lead to feelings of disaffection and isolation, but it can also affect our memories. Unfortunately, the older we get, the more isolated we can become. Seniors are at higher risk for loneliness and isolation because they are more likely to Read More
According to the American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging Foundation, roughly 5.1 million Americans are long-distance caregivers. They care for loved ones and live at least an hour’s drive from the individual they provide care for, usually their parents. Many of these caregivers also work and are raising children at the same time—juggling all three Read More
One of the most physically and emotionally challenging responsibilities an adult child can assume is caring for an elderly parent. According to the UDS Foundation, 17% of adult children care for their parents due to illness or disability. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of caregiver stress that comes with the ambitious yet crucial role Read More
Most of us believe that dementia is associated with older individuals. Unfortunately, people under 65 can also develop it. For that demographic, it is called early-onset dementia or young-onset dementia. Although still relatively rare, the prevalence is higher than previously estimated—possibly twice as high. The AlzForm Foundation reports that 3.9 million people ages 30 to Read More
Dementia is a broad term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities severe enough to interfere with daily life. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that about 5.8 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of dementia. Sadly, individuals living with the symptoms of dementia can feel disoriented, Read More
Arthritis does not just affect us in our old age; it can sneak up on us at any time. There are many different types of arthritis, and there is no way to predict it. Sometimes, previous sports injuries lead to arthritis, which sets in as we age. If you have family members with arthritis, you Read More