11 Things to Pack When Heading to the Emergency Room
We all dread it: The midnight phone call. Dario Campolattaro’s mom was headed to the ER with complications from pneumonia....
Senior health & safety
9 Ways to Keep an Aging Brain Smart
In many ways, the mind is still a scientific mystery and we are constantly trying to understand it more. One...
Advocacy for Seniors: An Interview with Ruth Harriet Jacobs
Ruth Jacobs, an advocate for seniors and a senior herself, doesn’t believe in politely sitting back and taking what one...
Hoarding and the Elderly: How to Help Them Declutter
We inherit a lot from our parents: their traits, their looks and even their stuff — perhaps too much of their...
The 6 signs of decline to watch for in senior loved ones
Is it inevitable that aging must bring disease, debilitation and dementia? Jack Lalanne, the exercise guru, continued his two-hour daily...
Caregiver Testimonials: Meg W.
Meg is a caregiver currently living in Los Angeles, pursuing her primary passion as a traveling dancer. She uses Care.com to...
Police Warn of the ‘Can You Hear Me?’ Phone Scam
It’s common to hear someone say “Can you hear me?” on a phone call, but police are warning the public about...
This Woman Just Became a Great-Great-Great Grandmother at 92
Recently, a 92-year-old woman was lucky enough to become a great-great-great grandmother, a title that’s so rare that her family...
Must Read: 90-Year-Old Offers Tips on How to Cure Loneliness
Loneliness can creep into our lives at any moment. But it’s an especially common part of life for seniors, which...
80-Year-Old Grandma Explains Why Video Games Are Her Favorite
Being social and challenging the mind are two ways we can keep our brains young and help ward off Alzheimer’s. The task has...
Virtual Reality Helps Seniors Complete Their Bucket Lists
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbc-_Z04eZE Whether it’s written down or in our heads, most of us have a bucket list. Typically they include places...
FitBit Helps Detect Life-Threatening Condition, Saves Woman’s Life
Health trackers seem to be all the rage these days. But could the wearable technology be more than just a...
Man, 88, Fulfills Lifelong Goal, Graduates With College Degree
Horace Sheffield has seen and done a lot in his 88 years, and he just celebrated his proudest moment. The...
DIY Design: Seamlessly Add An In-Law Suite To Your Floor Plan
Get expert advice and inspiration for adding a comfy extra living space to your home. Many people leave the family...
Want Job Security? 5 In-Demand Medical Careers to Consider
This post originally appeared on Glassdoor, it has been reprinted with permission. There are a few industries that will always...
How to Choose the Best Medical Alert Device for Your Loved One
It only takes one mishap for life to change suddenly for an aging loved one. Even if your parent or...
Parenting Positively: Ten Important Truths Adults Should Learn About Children
The hardest job in the world is being a parent, or maybe it’s being a child. Both these...
Alexa, Will You Help My Mom’s Caregiver?
We can use the Amazon Echo’s voice-activated virtual assistant, Alexa, to organize a calendar, learn about the weather or today’s...
ALERT: Salmonella Found in Dog Treats, Pet Food Prompts Recall
Image via Food and Drug Administration Attention dog owners: If you’ve purchased Raws for Paws pet food or Smokehouse Pet...
Creating a Social Network May Protect the Elderly From Financial Fraud
Seniors aged 65 and above will make up 18 percent of the nation’s population by 2030. Currently, Americans over the...
4 Ways Seniors Can Avoid Isolation After a Spouse Dies
In her new book, “Now With You, Now Without,” actor and author Kathryn Leigh Scott writes about the isolation she...
Should You Consider Switching Pharmacies to Save Money?
Cheaper prescriptions may come at a higher price. Most seniors are careful with managing their money, and prescription drugs offer...
How to Move Forward After Surviving a Heart Attack
Learn to move toward life with cardiac rehabilitation, medication, a heart-healthy diet, and cognitive therapy. It happened. You had a...
Learn About AFib and How to Live With It
Once you find the right treatment, it’s possible to have a normal life with AFib. Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is...
How Man’s Best Friend Can Help Ease Dementia Symptoms
For someone with dementia, a dog can put them at ease, brighten their mood, or help them carry on more...
The Medicare card scam every senior should beware of
In an effort to reduce identity theft and fraud, new Medicare cards were sent out beginning in April to more...
Caring for an aging parent? 8 tips for a smooth transition into caregiving
Aging parents may hesitate to ask for help while adult children struggle to step in. These tips can help ease...
Alzheimer’s and dementia: The wandering problem
Six in 10 people with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia will wander away from their care settings, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Disorientation begins...
Health Care Over the Age 55
Call it the era of American longevity: Currently, approximately 35 million citizens are 65 or older, a tenfold increase over the past...
How to choose the right wheelchair for your senior loved one
Finding the right wheelchair for someone can be a daunting task, as it depends on a variety of factors ranging...
Why I hired a comedian to visit my mother with Alzheimer’s
The most harrowing plane ride I’ve ever had was a trip from the East coast to the West coast last...
What’s the difference between delirium and dementia?
When interning at a nursing home, I encountered a patient who was complaining that her medication was causing hallucinations. But...
Do you need a health care proxy if you’re married?
A health care proxy, also known as a durable power of attorney for health care or a medical power of attorney, is...
Your coronavirus questions, answered: What seniors and caregivers need to know
As cases of the COVID-19 continue to rise, people concerned for senior loved ones’ safety have good reason to continue...
7 ways families can stay connected to senior loved ones during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for families hoping to stay in touch with vulnerable loved ones. Those who...
Is it safe to take my senior loved one to the hospital during COVID-19?
No matter how far along we get in this global pandemic, it remains challenging to get a grip on everyday...
More seniors are using cannabis to boost their well-being, but there’s one key risk
After decades of prohibition, cannabis laws are changing rapidly. The drug is currently legal for adults in 11 states and...
Black seniors are harder hit by COVID-19 — here’s why
Early in the pandemic, in April 2020, COVID-19 outbreak took place at an Atlanta-based nursing home where almost all residents of...
Senior voters could decide the 2020 election
The general election is swiftly approaching, but the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage from coast to coast, raising concerns that...
The surprising way dancing can protect seniors from dangerous falls
While fall prevention for older adults has largely centered around techniques like removing tripping hazards from around the house and...