Guiding News
June 15, 2026
Care That Sees You Fully: Supporting LGBTQ+ Seniors Every older adult deserves care that sees them fully. Not just their medical history or their daily needs, but their identity, their relationships, and the life they’ve built. For LGBTQ+ seniors, finding that kind of care can require a little more intention. This Pride Month, we’re sharing… Read More
May 19, 2026
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
May 11, 2026
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
May 3, 2026
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
December 23, 2025
Developing Your Sense of Purpose Retirement. The golden years. Time to finally relax. These phrases sound wonderful, but for many older adults, the transition away from careers, active parenting, and long-held roles can leave an unexpected void. The question “What do I do now?” becomes surprisingly complex. The good news? Developing a sense of purpose… Read More
December 8, 2025
Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Someone in Long-Term Care Finding the perfect gift for a loved one living in long-term care can feel challenging. You want to bring them joy and comfort, but you’re also thinking about limited space, practical considerations, and what will truly brighten their days. Here are some meaningful gift ideas that really… Read More
November 24, 2025
Planning After a Dementia Diagnosis According to the National Institutes for Health, more than six million people are living with dementia in the United States. And the aging population has researchers expecting the number of people diagnosed with dementia to double by 2060. That means a lot of people are finding themselves navigating life following… Read More
July 5, 2025
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
June 8, 2025
Aging with Pride: Understanding the Unique Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Older Adults As more Americans age into their 60s, 70s, and beyond, we’re learning that the experience of growing older is not the same for everyone. Pride Month reminds us that for LGBTQ+ elders, aging can come with an extra layer of complexity—shaped by a… Read More
June 1, 2025
Have a Father’s Day Health Talk He helped you learn how to ride a bike. He was there (loudly) for every soccer game. So of course, you’ll be celebrating your dad on Father’s Day. Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the man who taught you invaluable life lessons. It’s also a great opportunity—between bites… Read More