Caregiving

Not all of us see beauty when confronted with aging bodies. But there’s little doubt that the photos of Anastasia Pottinger portray haunting and beautiful images of those who have reached the age of 100. In her new book of photos, 100: What Time Creates, you’ll find glorious and intimate…

It’s safe to say that most of us want to continue to live in our own homes as we head into retirement and beyond. In fact, with the advent of “app” based services, where virtually anything can be delivered to your home with a few clicks, it seems like the home…

We’ve all experienced the annoyance of having a song stuck in our head. While that can be distracting and seem pointless, in fact, the ability of our brains to latch onto music can be healing. Research confirms the significance of music in our brains. And when you’re connected to a…

While the holiday season conjures up images of festive gatherings and family reunions, it’s also a time that highlights the prevalence of loneliness and social isolation in our society. Estimates are that one in every 11 Americans over 50 has no spouse, partner or living child and that 8 million…

If you’re a family caregiver, chances are you’re not only providing physical, hands-on help but likely also helping with paying bills and money management. Whether you’re doing it in collaboration with your loved one or more officially through a power of attorney or even guardianship appointment, you need to know…

We’re all getting older but some of us had a head start. There’s a new phenomenon out there- maybe you’re even a part of it. Those of us in the “baby boom generation” now regularly experience caregiving for our older parents in their 80s, 90s or even beyond. We’re all…