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Communicating Clearly with Your Doctor Modern healthcare works best as a team effortâand youâre the star player. Just as a sports team needs clear signals to succeed, your healthcare team needs to understand your goals, concerns, and preferences to provide the best possible care. When you understand your options better, you make more confident decisions…. Read More
CPR â These Simple Steps Can Save a Life Would you be ready to perform life-saving CPR? Imagine yourself confronting a situation in which you find or are with someone whose breathing has suddenly stopped. It might be an adultâoften an older personâexperiencing cardiac arrest. (There are over 340,000 U.S. deaths each year from cardiac… Read More
Your Digital Assets Need Planning, Too In todayâs digital age, our lives are increasingly intertwined with online content, subscriptions, and memberships. From cherished family photos stored in the cloud to active social media accounts and streaming subscriptions, digital assets are valuable and require thoughtful planning. This is a personal planning question previous generations didnât have… Read More
Caregiving in the Movies Caregiving is one of the most important and rewarding roles a person can take on, but itâs also one of the most stressful. Whether youâre caring for an aging parent, a child with special needs, or a spouse facing illness, the daily responsibilities can feel overwhelming. Balancing caregiving duties with work,… Read More
Weâre constantly learning new things about aging, and 2024 was a big year for it. Scientists made some exciting breakthroughs, showing just how complex aging really is and pointing to new ways we can help people live healthier, longer lives. Here are some of the things we learned in 2024: We are aging in âburstsâ… Read More
The Science of Setting Goals The new year is often a time to reflect on our lives and think about what we want in the future. This process often includes setting some goals for the coming year. Setting goals is more than just a productivity buzzwordâit taps into how our brains are wired to thrive…. Read More
Healthy Sleep Habits for Older Adults If youâre ever skipped out on sleep, you know why itâs important. Sleep that is too short, too interrupted, or too light can cause many different symptoms that will affect your day. Not getting adequate sleep can cause short term issues like mental cloudiness, moodiness, and grogginess. For those… Read More
What is âPerson-Centeredâ Care? In the world of healthcare and caregiving, one term has become increasingly central to how services are delivered: person-centered care. But what does it really mean? At its heart, person-centered care is about focusing on the individualânot just their diagnosis, condition, or care needs, but their values, preferences, and unique life… Read More
How to Avoid Estate Sale Scams Managing a loved oneâs possessions takes a lot of emotional and physical work, especially during a period of grieving. For a house full of stuff, it makes sense to hire someone to sort, price, and sell the items for you in an estate sale. That way you can focus… Read More
Fostering Intergenerational Friendships For many, the holiday season highlights the joys of family gatherings and the warmth of home. However, not everyone has such relationships to lean on, which can make the season feel isolating. According to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, up to 50% of Americans adults report feelings of loneliness. And loneliness… Read More