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. […]

Most of us trust our doctors enough to not question a new prescription, but new prescriptions can wreak havoc with our health. Be careful and read all the possible side effects. It could save you from a lot of pain. My childhood friend has lived with me for a number of years. She suffers from […]

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 […]

Updated June 2025 It boggles the imagination to envision how technology will be used by those in Generation Z — the teens of today, born from the mid-90s to mid-2000s — when they arrive at senior status in the years to come. Many of them were some form of tech-savvy before they stepped foot in […]

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 […]

We never know when will be the last holiday we get to spend with a beloved family member. Actually, there are no guarantees for any of us to be around for another year of family gatherings. Let us all make the most of our holidays this year and create memories to last and memorabilia to […]

Remembering when we were young and everything was new is fun for all of us, but especially for our older loved ones. Even those with mild to moderate dementia will love to talk about the “good old days.” When you start a conversation about your loved one’s past — hang on to your hat! You’re […]