As the nation ages, the demand for long-term care and support services will continue to grow. Nearly 70% of people who reach the age of 65 will need care at …
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Guarding Against Predatory Guardians (2023)
(Updated July 2023) Parents are familiar with guardianships in the context of making wills. When parents have minor children, lawyers encourage them to nominate a guardian who will care for …
Continue ReadingTips for Protecting Older Relatives and Friends from Telephone Scammers
Older adults are frequent targets of schemes to swindle people out of their money. The FBI reports that 92,371 older adults were victimized by fraud in 2021. They lost $1.7 …
Continue ReadingHealthy Lifestyle Habits Can Reduce the Risk of Dementia
Researchers regularly discover new information about how the brain functions. Still, brain scientists admit that their understanding is limited. The brain is remarkably complex. Neurons — the primary functional brain …
Continue ReadingSeniors Use “Subversive Tactics” to Maintain Independence
Subversive behavior may be the key to aging well. A British study published in December 2022, of people born in 1921 found that “subversive tactics,” combined with humor, contribute to …
Continue ReadingTips to Help Seniors Deal with Loneliness
Loneliness can afflict people of all ages. In some cases, loneliness is caused by social isolation. About 27% of Americans who have reached the age of 60 live alone. Yet …
Continue ReadingA Path Forward for People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners
About 6.2 million Americans who are 65 or older are living with dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease. About two-thirds of those individuals are women. Almost three-quarters of people with dementia …
Continue ReadingHelping Seniors Avoid Falls in Their Homes
Parents make homes safe for children by plugging electrical outlets and cushioning sharp corners. It may seem patronizing to suggest that children should make homes safe for their parents. Aging …
Continue ReadingResources for Children Who Care for Aging Parents
As the delta variant wave of the pandemic washes over the country, children wonder whether they can do more to help their aging parents. Vaccinations are the first and most …
Continue ReadingHelping Aging Parents from a Distance
Living in the same household as an aging parent is often the best way for an adult child to provide for the parent’s needs. About 14% of adults who live …
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