The number of senior Americans who are being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is declining. According to one study,...

Currently, people ages 65 and older make up a little less than 9 percent of the population worldwide. A new report commissioned by...

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Volunteering is a great way for seniors who are physically and mentally able to support their communities and give back. Many local...

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A college education — even at a highly rated private institution — was once regarded as a relatively affordable route to lifelong...

Being a caregiver is a very important job that requires a lot of skill, effort, and time from you, the caregiver. Sometimes, spending...

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As an outside observer, often times, it is the child who first notices changes in Mom that signal it may be time for her to move to an...

Can you recommend some good home video monitoring devices that can help my sister and me keep an eye on our elderly mother? Over the...

When you’re devoting so much time and energy to caring for Mom, it can be easy to let your own health and wellness take a backseat. But...

My friends at Country Cottage in Lawrenceburg, a part of the Cottage Senior Living Group, have graciously allowed me to share posts from...

You have completed a will and perhaps a revocable living trust. Your durable power of attorney for healthcare and a living will are...

Carol Bradley Bursack, with AgingCare.com, shares this: A frequent problem expressed among adult children is that their parents aren’t...

I’m interested in getting my 72-year-old mother a smartphone, but want to get one that’s very easy for her to use. What can you...

What is the best way to find a good in-home caregiver for my elderly mother? Finding a good in-home caregiver that’s dependable,...

Think your documents are bulletproof? Check again to avoid these common mistakes. 1. Forgoing an expert’s review. There’s nothing wrong...

What’s the best, conflict-free way to divvy up my personal possessions amongst my kids after I’m gone? I have jewelry, art, family...

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