A Costly Affair: Bearing The Finances Of Long Term Care
February 23, 2022
No matter how much you plan and whatever you anticipate, the reality of what you or a loved one will pay for long term care is often unpredictable and frequently unmanageable. While we’ve posted about this issue earlier, it’s important to keep this in mind: long term care prices keep…
Movies Not To Miss: New Documentaries Shine A Light On Aspects Of Aging
February 23, 2022
Have you returned to movie theaters? Are you compiling a list of new films to watch when they come out? Well, following the recent Sundance virtual film festival, several new documentaries have come to our attention- and should come to yours. These are films that capture real, lived experiences of…
Best Of Friends: Rekindling Old Friendships And Developing New Ones
February 9, 2022
It was nobody’s fault. We were all put under the same constraints. When the pandemic began, none of us had the option of continuing our normal lives: We could no longer meet up with friends, engage in social activities, or join community programs. And while some maintained connections in the…
Grandmothers Of America: Photos And Words Of American Matriarchs
February 2, 2022
It’s been said that no one can love you more than your grandmother. Certainly, the bonds between a grandmother and grandchild are often unlike any other relationship and can last a lifetime. For 2 young photographers, bound by their love of their own grandmothers and in search of a meaningful…
Can You Plan In Advance? Decision-Making For The Seriously Ill
January 12, 2022
Over the last many decades, the human lifespan has increased. Furthermore, technology has allowed seriously ill individuals to continue living in circumstances previously unimaginable (for example, on ventilators or using computers to create artificial communication for those who can no longer speak). In some ways, these advances have been remarkable….
Pairing Up: Trying Out New Dating Options
September 22, 2021
After all these many months of sitting at home, often in a solitary state, many of us are not only ready to get out and socialize again but perhaps even ready to put our toe in the water of dating. We already know that social engagement is incredibly valuable for…