You've been checking the news regularly, but hope against hope, the hurricane is still heading toward your elderly loved ones. The best thing you can do is stay calm&#...

For the elderly, loneliness and isolation are real problems that affect physical health as well as emotional well-being. One study showed that in people over 60, ...

Often isolated in their later years, it's easy for seniors to become inactive and depressed, whether they receive home health care or live in assisted living or a skilled n...

If you've ever heard the term "palliative care" and were stumped by it, it's not surprising. Many people confuse it with hospice care, but there are distinct diff...

​​Summer is upon us, and higher temperatures can create special challenges for older family members and neighbors. Summer heat can affect seniors more intensely than it doe...

​​Have you ever wondered what it was like to have dementia or Alzheimer's disease? Most people don't give it a passing thought unless a loved one suffers from a memory diso...

When a loved one experiences a stroke, the aftermath is often complex. The patient may suffer paralysis and weakness, plus impaired motor skills, vision, speech and em...

As we age, we think about our unfulfilled dreams—the things we wish we had done while we had the time and our health. Realizing those dreams can become increasingly difficu...

What happens when your loved one no longer needs the degree of care provided by a hospital, but still needs skilled nursing and physical therapy services you may not easily...

​You've raised your family, put in your decades on the company clock and maintained your home. Now it's time to relax, enjoy your life and leave the worrying about cooking,...