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Posted on January 17, 2018 - According to a study by the AARP, 90% of older adults desire to stay in their own home as they age, in other words "age in place."

Posted on January 16, 2018 - The bitter cold and treacherous conditions that brought in 2018 for much of the country have placed older adults at higher risk of illness and injury. When protecting yourself or senior loved ones, don’t forget foot protection, say experts. To learn more, read “Foot and Ankle Surgeons Offer Winter Weather Safety Tips.”

Posted on January 11, 2018 - “Assuming that every relationship between a parent and child will last a lifetime is as simplistic as assuming every couple will never split up.” The New York Times recently took a look at the complicated issues behind family estrangement—a phenomenon that can deeply impact family caregiving.

Posted on January 9, 2018 - If you are providing care for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related condition, you probably didn’t find any time to make New Year’s resolutions. It’s not too late! To find ten great ways to lower your stress and take care of your own health and needs, read “2018 New Year’s Resolutions for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.”

Posted on January 4, 2018 - Especially when the weather is inclement, more and more people trade that brisk walk or trip to the gym in favor of an exercise DVD or video. But some videos could be discouraging, and others might even be unsafe for some of us, especially older adults. To learn more, read “Did You Resolve to Work Out with an Exercise Video?”