May 22 Asking for help at 80 — America’s new faces of hunger By Ariel Min The warm sands and tony neighborhoods in Naples, Florida, give it the name “Paradise Coast.” But for seniors struggling to keep food on the table, it’s far from a paradise. Continue reading
May 21 Study offers glimpse of what America’s aging population might expect in 2050 By Laura Santhanam A new Pew Research Center report compares attitudes about long-term care and aging in the United States, Italy and Germany. Continue reading
May 05 Watch 7:39 Why African-American seniors are less likely to use hospice By PBS NewsHour Black seniors are more likely than whites and Latinos to forgo hospice care. Due to deeply felt religious beliefs and a long history of discrimination in the U.S., African-American patients are often reluctant to plan for the end of their… Continue watching
Apr 30 ‘Getting old ain’t for sissies’: Cartoonist Jack Ohman draws his dad’s final years By Jack Ohman, The Sacramento Bee When editorial cartoonist Jack Ohman sat down to illustrate his father's final years, he did not want to sugar-coat his own experiences providing four years of long term care. Otherwise, none of it was worth doing, he explained. Continue reading
Apr 24 Improving dementia care requires a change in mindset By Kerry Mills People with dementia, more often than not, do not receive appropriate care. But we can establish care practices that maintain dignity, stimulate independence and cultivate consideration for the person within. Continue reading
Apr 10 Want control at the end of your life? Here’s what you need By Bonnie Lawrence, Family Caregiver Alliance Completing important documents that state your wishes will protect your interests and spare loved ones from unnecessary conflict and stress. Continue reading
Apr 05 Dutch nursing home offers rent-free housing to students By Carey Reed A nursing home in the Netherlands allows university students to live rent-free alongside the elderly residents, as part of a project aimed at warding off the negative effects of aging. Continue reading
Apr 02 Why is it so difficult to talk about end of life wishes? By Nora Daly As medical advances have lengthened our life spans and can improve quality of life as we get older, many people remain reluctant to have end of life conversations with their physicians and loved ones. Continue reading
Mar 30 Studies suggest that with age comes a willingness to trust By Laura Santhanam Despite what conventional wisdom may suggest, new research has revealed that people tend to be more willing to trust others as they age. Continue reading
Mar 27 Tips for health and sanity that every caregiver needs By Leah Eskenazi, Family Caregiver Alliance Almost everyone would agree that lending a hand to help a family member or someone else in need is the right thing to do. But is there a price that we pay for doing so?… Continue reading