Technology for Aging in Place: Helping Older Adults Stay Safe and Independent
Technology is often described as something that will shape the future of aging. For my family, technology for aging in place has started to feel much more personal. During a recent visit with my dad, I began noticing small changes in how he moved through his home and...
Caring for the Caregiver: How to Manage Stress and Avoid Burnout
Learn the signs of caregiver stress, practical ways to prevent burnout, and resources that help family caregivers support aging loved ones while protecting their own well-being.
Celebrate Older American Months 2026: Champion Your Health!
Older Americans Month 2026 highlights the importance of prevention, wellness, and healthy aging. Learn how older adults, caregivers, and communities can support healthier, more connected lives through proactive care, social engagement, and informed senior living resources. Champion Your Health!
Spring Cleaning With a Purpose: A Fresh Start for Seniors and Their Families
There’s something almost instinctive about the urge to open the windows when spring arrives. For seniors and their families, that impulse is worth following — because spring cleaning done thoughtfully can make a real difference in how safe home feels for the months ahead.
The Grace of Imperfect Care: Finding Peace in Your Caregiving Journey
You stand in your mother’s kitchen—where she taught you her famous recipes—and realize she can’t remember how to use the stove. This moment marks your entry into a journey 63 million Americans now share: discovering that love doesn’t mean fixing everything, and that your imperfect care is still profound love in action.
Making the Holidays Bright: Supporting Seniors Through the Season of Connection
Beyond preventing loneliness, supporting seniors during the holidays means honoring their experiences and creating opportunities for continued growth. Discover practical strategies, essential resources, and proven approaches that help older adults thrive during the holiday season—not just survive it.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. Osteoporosis-related fractures most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine. Bone is living tissue that is...
Heat Syncope
Heat syncope is sudden dizziness when you are active in hot weather. This can be worsened if you take a beta blocker heart medication,
Medicare (Part B) Medical Insurance
Medicare (Part B) is Medicare is federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older. It helps cover doctor services, other health care provider services, home health care, medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and many preventive services such as screenings and vaccines.
Nursing Home
Nursing Home: A licensed facility that provides general nursing care to those who are chronically ill or unable to take care of daily living needs.
Continuing Care Retirement Community
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs): A community offering a range of services and levels of care, including active and assisted living options.
55+ Living
What is 55+ Living? A community designed with the needs of aged 55+ as a focus (rather than young couple etc.). Typically gated includes clubhouses, fitness centers, tennis courts, pools and more for an active senior lifestyle.
What is a Geriatric Assessment?
Geriatric Assessment: A professional medical overview that covers areas such as medication, behavior, needs, activity preferences, and daily routines. The goal of an assessment is to pick up clues early before they cause a significant impact on your loved ones' daily...
Boarding and Care Home
Boarding and Care Home Home in a residential area designed to provide a room, meals, laundry, supervision, and varying levels of assistance with care provided. Different levels of support exist. In many states, Board and Care Homes are licensed or certified.
Medicare
Medicare: Federal health care insurance provided to those 65 and older and does not require resource or income analysis.
Palliative Care
Palliative Care: Palliative (pronounced “pal-lee-uh-tiv”) care is specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It focuses on relieving the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness like ovarian cancer. The goal is to improve quality of life for both...
Adult Family Home
Adult Family Home: These homes are licensed to care for up to six non-related individuals. Residents can receive room, board, laundry, supervision, and help with activities of daily living, personal care, and social services. The support available for residents varies...
Adult Foster Home
Adult Foster Home: Adult foster homes are single family residences that offer care in a home-like setting. Adult foster homes are inspected and licensed by the state. The support available for residents varies by home. You should tour an adult family home in your area...
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