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Let the Sunshine In: Sleep Disorders & Dementia
Updated January 2026 Let’s talk about sunshine and the incredible role that it plays in our well-being. Older adults, particularly nursing home residents, tend to get less of it than younger adults, but everyone needs it and many of us don’t get enough of it. While sun exposure has its risks, such as skin cancer, […]
8 Truly Supportive Ways to Care for a Caregiver
If you are a friend, relative or neighbor of a caregiver, you are in an ideal position to provide this person with much-needed help, assistance, and gestures of appreciation. You can provide care for the caregiver in large and small ways, either occasionally or regularly. Whatever you do can make a huge difference in the […]
Managing a Loved One’s Resistance to Help
As the process of aging presents more and more challenges, many seniors become more resistive to help. Ironically, at the very time when a little more help would be useful, families are often faced with frustration and conflict when their older relatives say no to their suggestions for assistance. There are a variety of factors […]
Living with Type 2 Diabetes
Updated October 2025 Diabetes is on the rise in our society, affecting 38.4 million Americans, or about 11.6% of the population. More than a million Americans are newly diagnosed with diabetes every year. About 2 million Americans have type 1 diabetes, while type 2 diabetes accounts for almost 95% of all cases. Nearly 30% of […]
4 Invaluable Resources for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
When parents are absent or unable to raise their children, grandparents are often the ones who step in. Raising a second generation brings many rewards, including the fulfillment of giving your grandkids a sense of security, developing a deeper relationship, and keeping the family together. It also comes with many challenges. No matter how much […]
Should We Bring Back the Cocktail Hour for Seniors?
Updated October 2025 For decades, Americans were told that alcohol consumption has both risks and benefits. One risk comes from the addictive properties of alcohol. In addition to the risk of becoming an alcoholic and the impact that addiction has on mental health, excessive alcohol consumption can cause liver failure, heart disease, pancreatitis, and other […]
Did Valium Kill My Mother?
This is a true story. The names are changed and the author, the daughter, chooses to remain anonymous. It happened many years ago, but the issues remain the same. At 72, Joan was an intelligent, accomplished woman who had suffered a stroke. She had trouble communicating, which frustrated her, but otherwise she was doing well. […]
Preventing and Treating Bed Sores
Updated August 2025 The number of people at risk from pressure ulcers is increasing due to an aging population and a growing prevalence of long-term chronic conditions. Older adults who have functional limitations and immobility issues are especially at risk for developing bed sores. Bed sores, also called pressure ulcers or decubitus ulcers, can result […]
Aid for Arthritis Aches
Updated December 2025 Do you suffer with stiff and painful joints? Researchers have found that arthritis is the most prevalent cause of disability in the US, affecting one in five adults. Some forms of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, are particularly common in older adults. One in three people age 65 and older suffer […]
Older Adults, Technology, and the Future of Long-Term Care
Updated December 2025 I tend to spend a lot of time in my work as a geropsychologist thinking about technology. Which is an interesting thing, when you think about it – older adults aren’t exactly the first demographic group that people think of when they think of technology consumers (much less older adults living in […]