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Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight

Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight It may be easy to overlook vision health, especially if you’re not having any problems with your eyesight. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month which serves as an important reminder, particularly for older adults, to prioritize eye health. Glaucoma, often termed the “silent thief of sight,” can start “stealing” your… Read More

The Value of Volunteering in Our Later Years

The Value of Volunteering in Our Later Years As we journey through life, the significance of purpose and connection often becomes more evident, particularly in our senior years. Volunteering emerges as a beacon of opportunity for older adults, offering a multitude of benefits that extend far beyond the act of giving back. This selfless act… Read More

After the Holidays—Do Your Parents Need Help?

After the Holidays—Do Your Parents Need Help? After the holidays, many of us return to our daily routines after spending quality time with family. During these reunions—and reflecting on them—we may recognize changes in our parents. And, while it’s normal for people to evolve over time, sometimes changes indicate a need for additional help. So,… Read More

There’s an App for That!

There’s an App for That! Taking care of someone with dementia is a big job. Depending on the stage of dementia and a loved one’s abilities, dementia caregiving can involve a wide-ranging set of challenges for both the person with dementia and the caregiver. Thankfully, technology is catching up to the unique needs of people… Read More

Adaptive Devices Ease Arthritis Symptoms

Adaptive Devices Ease Arthritis Symptoms As many as one in five adults in the United States have a diagnosed form of arthritis, a type of inflammation that causes joint pain. Arthritis can make everyday tasks challenging because it causes pain and stiffness in the joints. However, there are many tools designed to help people with… Read More

Dealing With Holiday Sadness

Dealing With Holiday Sadness Dealing with holiday sadness is a topic that resonates with many, as the festive season can often be a reminder of personal losses, seasonal depression, or unresolved childhood trauma. While the holidays are generally depicted as a time of joy and family gatherings, for some it can amplify feelings of loneliness,… Read More

Non-Gift Ideas for Older Adults

Non-Gift Ideas for Older Adults If you’ve ever asked your loved ones what gifts they’d like, you’ve probably heard something along the lines of, “You don’t need to get me anything at all.” This can make the gift-giving process a little more challenging, especially if you’re trying to find the perfect gift for the older… Read More

What Is Hospice Care?

What Is Hospice Care? End-of-life is one of the most vulnerable times for patients and their loved ones. The entire situation—including the decisions and emotions—can be overwhelming. Thankfully, there is a healthcare service dedicated to helping people in these very moments of crisis: hospice care. What is hospice care? Hospice care is specialty medical care… Read More

Adaptive Clothing: Comfort and Style For Every Body

Adaptive Clothing: Comfort and Style For Every Body We have come a long way in recognizing the needs and rights of Americans with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act, passed in July of 1990, enshrined into law that equal access for people with disabilities is a matter of civil rights. With one in four people… Read More

Is It Time to Take Away the Keys?

Is It Time to Take Away the Keys? The ability to drive a motor vehicle can be an important part of independence and mobility for older adults. Driving gives us a sense of autonomy that we feel from the first time we are handed a license as a teenager. But not all of us will… Read More