Caregiving

Have you ever actually witnessed it? Up close? Been at the bedside as the last breath is drawn? Few of us have actually experienced first hand what it’s like to be in the presence of those who are dying- and that’s a problem for us as a society. Because without…

While we know that “gray divorce” is increasing in numbers, it’s also important to acknowledge the positive aspects of marriage in later life. New analysis from the Centers for Disease Control makes one thing clear: There are definitive health and longevity advantages from being married.   The comparison data between…

Whether it’s an immediate need or something you can foresee in the years to come, many of us will face the challenge of providing care and support to aging parents. As noted geriatrician Leslie Kernisan wisely states, “Only a minority of people transition from being fully independent to deceased, with…

If you’re reading agebuzz you probably fancy yourself an educated consumer, one unlikely to fall prey to scams or fraud. But that self-confidence is easy to pierce, given the ever-shifting scams that fraudsters perpetrate against even the most savvy. For example, since many of us wised-up to the fraud involving…

Anyone with caregiving responsibilities knows that it takes tremendous energy and commitment to ensure that loved ones are safe and cared for as best as possible. But most mere mortals have a breaking point- they’ll need to step back, recharge and replenish their caregiving commitment with a little time away…

The data suggest that few of us will escape the problem: It seems that more than ⅓ of us will spend time in a nursing home at some point in our lives, and 4 out of 10 will likely need paid help in order to remain at home in the…