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May 1, 2026 — When a friend or family member begins caring for someone with dementia, they’re facing a challenging journey. As someone who cares about them, you want to offer support and encouragement. But sometimes, even well-meaning words can make a difficult situation feel worse. If you know someone who’s newly caring for a loved one with dementia,... Read More
April 1, 2026 — What happens when our days grow quieter with age? For many older adults, things begin to shift. There might be fewer social plans, more time at home, and less daily activity. Health changes may limit outings, close friends might live far away, and routines can slow down. Some people enjoy the calm, but for others,... Read More
March 2, 2026 — In less than 15 years, podcasting has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry. More than half a billion people listen to podcasts for news, entertainment, information, and education. There’s a podcast for everything! A review of bad airport books? Yep. True crime? Hundreds. History? Absolutely. So, it’s no surprise that there are several podcasts about caregiving—something... Read More
February 2, 2026 — 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 a diagnosis. Receiving a dementia... Read More
January 2, 2026 — When someone you love has dementia, the way you care for them changes. But one thing should never change: their right to feel respected. Dementia can affect memory, language, and independence. But it should never erase dignity. Dignity is about being seen as a whole person, not just a set of needs or tasks. Maintaining... Read More
December 1, 2025 — If you are caring for someone with dementia, you’re likely experiencing what mental health professionals call “ambiguous loss”—a unique type of grief that occurs when your loved one is physically present but losing memories of your relationship. It’s one of the most challenging forms of loss because there’s no clear endpoint, no funeral to mark... Read More
November 1, 2025 — Managing work responsibilities, raising children, and caring for aging parents is a complex challenge many adults face today. Known as the “sandwich generation,” these individuals often find themselves stretched thin with little time left for themselves. In the United States, 2.5 million adults are in this situation. Caregiving demands a lot of time, money, and... Read More
October 1, 2025 — 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 of speaking... Read More
September 1, 2025 — As we age, maintaining meaningful social connections becomes more challenging yet increasingly vital for our overall well-being. Research consistently shows that social isolation among older adults can be as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes daily, while regular socialization offers profound benefits that extend far beyond simple companionship. Multiple studies have demonstrated that seniors... Read More
August 1, 2025 — Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. Yet despite how common strokes are, many people still misunderstand the symptoms, causes, and what recovery looks like. That confusion can delay treatment—and when it comes to strokes, every second counts. Let’s separate fact from fiction. Here are six of the most common myths about... Read More
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