Caregiver Planning, Safety, SHERPA Advice, Tough Conversations
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...
Caregiver Planning, Safety, SHERPA Advice
SEASONAL HOME SAFETY SERIES · PART 2 OF 3 GoldenSHERPA · Spring 2026 There’s something almost instinctive about the urge to open the windows and start clearing things out when spring arrives. After months of closed-up rooms, heavy blankets, and the short days of...
Caregiver Planning, SHERPA Advice
A GoldenSHERPA Guide for Family Caregivers Editor’s Note: This article was inspired by Clare Ansberry’s recent piece in The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) that explores how caregivers must accept that they cannot fix everything. Her insights...
Events and Entertainment, Holidays, SHERPA Advice
The twinkling lights and festive gatherings of the holiday season can paradoxically be the loneliest time of year for many older adults. While families reunite and celebrations abound, seniors may face unique challenges—from mobility limitations that prevent travel to...
Caregiver Planning, Financial, SHERPA Advice, Tough Conversations
Moving can be overwhelming at any age, but for seniors, it often means downsizing a lifetime of memories while dealing with physical and emotional challenges. If you’re an adult child living far away, finding the proper support for your aging parents can seem...