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Caring for an older adult with cognitive difficulties, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, requires patience, empathy, and a thoughtful approach to daily activities. As our loved ones with dementia might have communication challenges, we become more attuned to observing body language and facial expressions. The right activities can provide a sense of purpose, stimulate… Read More
If someone you love is a caregiver, they need your support—even if they haven’t asked for it. Especially if they haven’t asked for it. A new report from the Michigan Poll on Healthy Aging reveals that most caregivers have no backup support at all. Forty-one percent of people who provide some form of care for another… Read More
How to Pay for Home Modifications Surveys consistently show that the vast majority of Americans over 50 want to remain in their own homes as they age, rather than move in with adult children, join a retirement community, or transition to an assisted living facility. For many people, home is where their roots are—familiar surroundings,… Read More
What Science Agrees on About Aging Well If you find yourself confounded by the latest in health research, you’re not alone. Coffee is protective one week, inflammatory the next. Sleep trackers are revolutionary, then overrated. It’s easy to tune it all out and conclude that nothing is really settled. But four studies published in early… Read More
When Siblings Clash Over a Parent’s Care By Dr. Jennifer Gazda, LCSW, NCG, CMC, CDP When Siblings Clash Over a Parent’s Care In a perfect world, families would all agree and get along with each other during stressful situations or times of transition. Unfortunately, this is not often the case and not that uncommon. Families… Read More
ALCA Celebrates Aging Life Care® Month with Free “Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®” Sessions in May TUCSON, Ariz., April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of National Aging Life Care Month this May, the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) is proud to offer a unique opportunity for family caregivers, solo-agers, and anyone navigating the complexities of aging…. Read More
Why to Be Optimistic About Aging Most of us have absorbed a pretty grim picture of aging. Slower. Forgetful. Diminished. It’s in the birthday cards, the commercials, the offhand comments people make when they can’t remember a name. By the time we reach our 60s, we’ve spent decades marinating in the message that decline is… Read More