Intense Or Estranged: What’s Your Grandparenting Situation?
September 25, 2019
Any of you who are grandparents likely understand that your relationship with your grandchildren is only as good as your relationship with their parents. Those who are close with their adult children are likely to have…
Strength Training: Learning How To Support Aging Parents
September 25, 2019
Whether it’s an immediate need or something you can foresee in the years to come, many of us will face the challenge of providing care and support to aging parents. As noted geriatrician Leslie Kernisan wisely…
Behind The Eight Ball: What It’s Like Being In Your 80s
September 18, 2019
If you or a loved one are approaching your 80s, congratulations- you’re part of a growing trend. The 85+ age range is the fastest-growing group of older adults in our country, and estimates are that by…
Not Enough: Too Many Seniors Have Too Little Food
September 4, 2019
You know the feeling: you’re hungry and think about eating something. And if you can’t get to food right away, the hunger begins to gnaw at you, making it difficult to concentrate or even causing you…
How Long? Living To 100 And Beyond
August 14, 2019
How long can humans live? It’s a question that’s engaged scientific minds for centuries, especially as earlier public health advances and now medical and technological breakthroughs continue to push the boundaries of the human lifespan. A…
Geography As Destiny: Where To Live In Your Later Years
August 4, 2019
Should I stay or should I go? Many older adults face the common dilemma of whether to move and if so, where to. There are multiple factors that might influence your decision about moving, some of…
