Long Term Care

We’ve all experienced the annoyance of having a song stuck in our head. While that can be distracting and seem pointless, in fact, the ability of our brains to latch onto music can be healing. Research confirms the significance of music in our brains. And when you’re connected to a…

We’re all getting older but some of us had a head start. There’s a new phenomenon out there- maybe you’re even a part of it. Those of us in the “baby boom generation” now regularly experience caregiving for our older parents in their 80s, 90s or even beyond. We’re all…

As November comes to a close, it’s important that we remember that it’s National Family Caregiving Month, a moment when it’s critical to recognize the enormous time, effort and sacrifice that millions devote every day to taking care of loved ones.   It’s also important to recognize that no matter…

While few people look forward to living in a nursing home, these facilities have nonetheless played an essential role in the spectrum of long-term care options for seniors in our country. For many older people, the severity of their physical health or the lack of family support means they need…

As with many topics, including aging, it’s often hard to separate essential truths from widespread myths. Sometimes it’s only through lived experiences that we find out what’s real and what’s not. Well, as a way to shortcut this process of getting smart, there’s a new resource for you: Navigating Your…

Anyone who’s been a hands-on “informal” family caregiver probably knows these feelings: worrying about the health and well-being of your loved one, trying to keep track of the cash flow, figuring out how to find that needed 25th hour in your day or even grieving over the life you used…