Guiding News
August 5, 2026
Senior Living Options, Or: Why Doesn’t This Cruise Ship Ever Leave the Dock? When speaking about the variety of living options for seniors today, the terminology can be confusing. Where once there was only one option—the dreaded, dreary, unpleasant-smelling “nursing home”—today’s choices are far more diverse. Modern senior communities are bright, engaging, and welcoming, and… Read More
July 29, 2026
Go Touch Grass! Science Says It’s Good for You. If you spend any time around younger people or on social media, you may have heard the phrase “touch grass.” It’s what Gen Z says when someone needs to step away from their screen and reconnect with the real world. It’s meant in jest, but the… Read More
July 23, 2026
When we were kids, we could not wait to drive. Driving represented freedom, independence, and self-sufficiency. We were finally able to go anywhere, anytime we wanted. Loud music blaring, hair in the wind, the thrill of the road; we could not wait. Our parents were nervous and rightly so, as driving is a very complex use… Read More
July 21, 2026
Preparing for a Planned Surgery If you have a surgery scheduled in the coming weeks or months, you might be feeling a mix of emotions—relief that you’re getting the care you need, but also some natural anxiety about the procedure itself. The good news is that taking time to prepare can make a real difference… Read More
July 13, 2026
How to Choose the Right Person to Handle Your Will You’ve done the hard work of putting your wishes into writing. You had the hard conversations and wrote your will. But there’s another step—selecting someone who will be responsible for making sure those wishes are honored. Picking the right person to take care of your… Read More
July 6, 2026
What to Do After a Fall Finding someone who has fallen, whether it’s a stranger on the sidewalk or a parent in their kitchen, can be alarming. Knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make a real difference in their outcome. Here are some practical steps to help you respond with calm… Read More
June 30, 2026
Are You Your Parents’ Tech Support? Maybe it started out with you programming the family VCR when you were only in middle school or helping set up your parent’s first dial-up internet. Somewhere along the line, your parents began to rely on you and your burgeoning tech skills for tasks both inside and outside the… Read More
June 23, 2026
6 Summer Safety Tips for Caregivers Summer heat is a health risk that many families don’t see coming until it’s already a serious concern. When you’re supporting an older loved one, things can change fast once temperatures rise. These tips go beyond the basics to help caregivers stay informed, prepared, and ready to act. 1…. Read More
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
June 6, 2026
Understanding Prolonged Grief Disorder Most of us know grief as a wave—devastating at first, then gradually, mercifully, receding. We return to work. We laugh again. We find a way to carry the loss rather than be crushed by it. But for some people, that wave never pulls back. The pain is as raw after a… Read More