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Beat Isolation with a Book Club As we age, maintaining meaningful social connections becomes more challenging yet increasingly vital for our overall well-being. Research consistently shows that social isolation among older adults can be as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes daily, while regular socialization offers profound benefits that extend far beyond simple companionship…. Read More
The Emotional Journey Before Goodbye Maria sat quietly by her father’s bedside, watching his breath grow slower with each passing day. Though he was still there, her heart already felt heavy. She found herself mourning moments: the stories they hadn’t yet told, the hugs that might soon be gone, the future memories that would never… Read More
The Mid-Year Check-In for Caregivers The middle of the year invites a thoughtful look at well-being, home safety, and the support network that keeps care on track. If you’re supporting an older adult or someone living with a health condition or disability, this can be a helpful moment to ask: How are things going? What… Read More
Avoiding “Elderspeak” We’ve all witnessed it, and maybe even done it ourselves without realizing: talking to an older adult in a sing-song voice, using overly simple words, or speaking louder than necessary just because of their age. This communication pattern has a name—elderspeak—and it’s more harmful than most people realize. Elderspeak is the patronizing way… Read More
Should You Use Artificial Intelligence to Write Your Will? In just a couple of years, artificial intelligence (AI) has gone from being a futuristic idea to an everyday reality. Suddenly, people are using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to write everything from college essays to party invitations and complaint letters. Inevitably, some… Read More