The sights and smells of nature can take us back to our earliest memories of nature when we first fell in love with the wonders of the outdoors. Even when our loved ones are unable to make a long hike through the woods, they can have joy from remembering their experiences while communing with nature. […]
Updated June 2025 For many people, retirement marks one of the most profound changes in their lives and lifestyles. Those who have defined themselves by and through their work suddenly feel unmoored or adrift, with no easy way to answer the common question: “So what do you do?” To further complicate the picture, the persistent […]
Remaining at home is the number one desire among the greatest number of elders. Staying in the family home is comfort, stability and gives nearly everyone a sense of freedom. But what happens when safety and health become a big issue and living alone becomes more than your parents can handle? These are issues that […]
As the population of older people burgeons, many communities around the world are being forced to make the honest assessment of the ways they need to change to meet the unique needs of this growing population. One of the first and largest studies to address this challenge was launched just over a decade ago — […]
An October 2017 story run by the Sacramento Bee ran a story about a number of nursing homes that had closed in the area. The Bee followed the patients to where they were relocated in another facility owned by the same company and found they were still in “jeopardy” at substandard facilities. The company’s California […]
Last week Daddy called and said he was worried about my mama. “She’s confused,” he said. “She woke up from a nap and couldn’t remember where anyone was.” I knew she’d been having some trouble remembering things. I also knew she thought she had a bladder infection. Then she developed a skin rash. “Karen,” she […]
