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Posted on October 23, 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 the transition, and no socially recognized way to mourn.

Posted on October 21, 2025 - A Consumer Reports investigation of 23 protein powders found that two-thirds of them contain more lead in a single serving than experts say is safe to have in a day.

Posted on October 16, 2025 - Samantha’s dad, Walter, had always been a proud, hardworking man. In his seventies, dementia began to cloud his memory. One afternoon, he asked where his mother was. Samantha froze; her grandmother had been gone for more than forty years. She gently told him the truth. Walter’s face fell, his eyes filled with tears, and for the rest of the day he seemed withdrawn and anxious. That night, Samantha replayed the moment in her mind. She felt awful knowing she had caused her dad to relive such a painful loss. Unsure how to handle it if it happened again, she searched online for answers and came across the term therapeutic fibbing. She realized it wasn’t about tricking someone but protecting them when the truth would cause distress.

Posted on October 14, 2025 - A new study says that joining a variety of groups may boost happiness and health.

Posted on October 9, 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.