Adult Childen

There’s no doubt that tremendous demographic changes are occurring in the size and shape of families, both in the United States and around the world. For sure, fewer babies are being born. The Wall Street Journal reports that economic and social obstacles mean 15% fewer babies are being born in…

Even in the best of circumstances, it’s a challenging task that can easily be derailed. If you’re trying to help an aging parent, you know the score. One day things can seem fine yet the next, everything can come crashing down. So even when things are going well, it can…

If you’re a member of the Silent Generation or a Baby Boomer, you might be sitting on a lot more wealth than previous generations. If you were born after 1964, you may therefore be one of the recipients of the Great Wealth Transfer that is predicted to take place in…

Rosalyn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, has spent decades advocating on behalf of family caregivers. She is credited with stating one of the essential truths about caregiving today: “There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers….

To all who celebrate, congratulations: November is National Family Caregivers Month. In fact, there’s even a White House proclamation recognizing the harsh reality of family caregiving: “The truth is, at some point in our lives, each of us will likely need to be a family caregiver.” The proclamation also recognizes…

Whether you’re trying to squeeze the last days of leisure out of summer or looking forward to a busy fall, you may have time for one more summer read before Labor Day arrives. In that case, we have a few new titles for you to consider, ranging from light and…