Relationships

Have you started watching? Are you caught up in the drama of who Gerry, The Golden Bachelor, will choose as his partner for the rest of his life? You may have little interest in reality television, or the dating lives of others, but you should care about how older adults…

So how are you celebrating? This coming Saturday, October 7th, is Ageism Awareness Day, a day that’s intended to draw attention to the needless ageism that exists in our society, which harms both individuals and the larger public health and economy. The irony, of course, is that many of us…

Okay, so maybe you’re holding onto the last days of summer and going out and about for your sources of entertainment. Or, perhaps, with the rise of COVID-19 cases again, you’re instead contemplating a season of hunkering down and staying close to home. That doesn’t mean that you’ll be forced…

No doubt you’ve heard the phrase “A picture’s worth 1,000 words.” When it comes to photographs documenting what it’s like to be in the throws of dementia (or a caregiver of a person living with dementia) or to be a long-married couple living your final days, the images captured by…

It’s no secret that friendships– perhaps even more than romantic or family relationships- are critical for keeping yourself healthy, both physically and mentally, as you move on into your later years. But as we’ve also previously said, friendships typically just don’t happen- they require effort, intention, and even active pursuit…

For anyone who’s had to ask an older adult to give up driving, or who has made the decision for herself, you know how agonizing and distressing it can be to lay down the keys and say goodbye to what is likely a vital part of everyday life. This is…