It’s no surprise that many older adults want to stay in the place they know best as they grow older – their home. But for families, figuring out how to make that happen can come with a lot of questions. How do we keep Mom safe? What if Dad needs more help down the road?…
Figuring out long-term care for a loved one can feel like stepping into a world you weren’t prepared for. The choices are endless, the terminology is confusing, and the emotions run high. Families often find themselves scrambling to understand what kind of care their loved one needs, how to afford it, and what the best…
Caring for an aging loved one is often a gradual process. At first, it might be small things: helping with grocery shopping, managing medications, or assisting with household chores. Over time, those responsibilities tend to grow, sometimes so subtly that families don’t realize how much they’ve taken on until they’re overwhelmed. Reaching the point where…
Caring for an aging loved one comes with a mix of emotions. You want them to stay safe, happy, and as independent as possible, but as their needs change, it’s not always clear what the best path forward looks like. Whether it’s small daily tasks becoming more difficult or increasing medical needs, many families eventually…
For many, the word “retirement” brings up familiar images: quiet days filled with leisurely hobbies, a slower pace of life, perhaps finally settling into a rocking chair. This picture, while appealing in some ways, often feels like it’s from another era. Because increasingly, retirement isn’t about slowing down and stepping back. Today, we’re seeing a…
As Older Americans Month continues, we have a valuable opportunity to consider how we support older adults in our society. The theme, “flipping the script on aging,” is all about moving beyond stereotypes towards a more positive view of aging. And while these discussions often focus on individual actions, building age-friendly communities requires a broader…
May is Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate the older adults in our lives and recognize the richness they bring to our society. In our last post, we talked about the 2025 theme “Flipping the Script on Aging,” challenging those tired old stereotypes. Now, we’re diving into how we can actively live that flipped…
When you hear the word ‘aging,’ what’s the first image that comes to mind? Often, our society paints aging with strokes of decline – slowing down, limitations, and perhaps even frailty. But this May, as we celebrate Older Americans Month, it’s time for a change. The theme for Older Americans Month 2025, ‘Flipping the Script…
Memory cafes have been around since the late 1990s, quietly making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia. But it’s only recently that these valuable resources have begun to receive the recognition they deserve. As we’ve explored in previous posts, memory cafes offer so many benefits, providing connection and engagement for individuals…
Memory loss never affects just one person – it ripples outwards, impacting families, friends, and entire communities. It can be heartbreaking to watch someone you love struggle with dementia, and it can be equally challenging to navigate the experience yourself. As we’ve talked about before, memory cafes offer a lifeline for those affected by memory…
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