Guiding News
August 31, 2025
Medication Safety for Grandparents There’s nothing quite like spending time with the grandchildren. The laughter, the stories, the precious moments that create lasting memories. Grandparents have a reputation for being notoriously slack about the rules. At grandma’s house, the kids get to stay up late, eat ice cream for dinner, and watch the scary movies… Read More
August 24, 2025
Power of Attorney: What You Need to Know As you get older, it’s smart to plan ahead. One important thing you can do is set up a power of attorney, one each for health care and finances. These legal documents let someone you trust help you with money and health decisions if you can’t make… Read More
August 17, 2025
Is Summer Stealing Your Sleep? Summer sunshine brings family visits, vacations, outdoor activities, and, sometimes, disrupted sleep. Lack of sleep doesn’t just make you groggy—it can affect memory, mood, heart health, and even increase the risk of falls or illness, especially in older adults. Whether you’re juggling your own schedule or helping an aging parent… Read More
August 10, 2025
Overcoming Hearing Aid Reluctance Hearing loss is a common experience among older adults. The World Health Organization estimates that worldwide, more than 400 million people have hearing loss. Recent studies estimate that 63% of adults over age 70 have some level of hearing loss. And it’s not just about not being able to hear. Hearing… Read More
August 4, 2025
Learn While You Listen with Podcasts These days, it seems like everybody has a podcast—your congressional representative, your favorite sitcom actors, comedians, and true crime enthusiasts. There’s a podcast for every subject under the sun—for a good reason. In an era where streaming services dominate our screens and social media floods our feeds, podcasts have… Read More