Caregiving

Being a caregiver is no laughing matter. But don’t tell that to Jesus Trejo, an up-and-coming comedian and the star of the new documentary, “Care To Laugh.” Developed by AARP studios, a new media entity from AARP that is developing shows for various platforms, the movie follows the day-to-day life…

Few of us escape the losses that come with aging. If we’re lucky, and we live a good long life, it’s inevitable that friends and loved ones will pass away before we do, leaving us with the turmoil and trauma that are part of the grieving process. What’s not inevitable…

While few people look forward to living in a nursing home, these facilities have nonetheless played an essential role in the spectrum of long-term care options for seniors in our country. For many older people, the severity of their physical health or the lack of family support means they need…

Anyone who’s been a hands-on “informal” family caregiver probably knows these feelings: worrying about the health and well-being of your loved one, trying to keep track of the cash flow, figuring out how to find that needed 25th hour in your day or even grieving over the life you used…

We never know for certain when our loved ones will be at the end of life. While some will gradually come to the end others may pass more suddenly, without the opportunity to plan or say goodbye. Regardless, there are teachable moments when our loved ones are in their final…

As a new report just out from the Kaiser Family Foundation makes clear, loneliness is a growing global public health epidemic. And, according to The Unlonely Project, older adults are especially susceptible to loneliness and social isolation, which can have a negative impact on health and well-being. Unsurprisingly, there are new…