A family caregiver is typically an unpaid family member, partner or friend providing physical, emotional or social support to someone experiencing health challenges. AARP and the National Alliance …

It often starts with, “I wish that …” I wish that we had talked about how sick he was. I wish she had told me what she wanted for her funeral services.   I wish we could have admitted …

Polypharmacy is commonly defined as taking five or more medications, which would include prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, herbs, and supplements. An additional category of “excessive” …

Despite failing her vision test and losing her driver’s license, my own (previously) law-abiding mother was so intent on continuing to drive that she just ignored those pesky new restrictions. It …

During a healthcare crisis, while coping with a chronic medical condition or being an older adult living alone, it may be difficult to manage without the support of one (or more) advocates. You may …

Introduction The response to music has been found to be preserved in persons living with dementia, even in the advanced stages. It can offer a way for them to connect with caregivers and …

Introduction:     It was a dark and stormy night … no that is not how this idea started. In 2004, a Swiss sociologist Bernard Crettaz invited people to come talk about …

INTRODUCTION    “Like Goldilocks who tested the three bears porridge until she found the one that was just right, everyone’s ‘just right’ is different” …

“Have you fallen?” and “Are you afraid of falling?” At a certain age, these questions start to be asked by healthcare providers as part of a routine office exam. It seems …

There is an increasing amount of attention being given to the positive effect that socialization appears to have on our physical and emotional wellness across the lifespan, but especially for older …

There is a commercial where a woman runs out to her snow-covered yard on Christmas morning to find a new car wrapped in a huge red bow and another one where the shaking box under the tree holds the …

In ancient Greece a “doula” was a female servant who supported women through childbirth. In the U.S., the modern birth doula movement took hold in the 1970’s to de-medicalize labor …

Two out of three American households have a cat or a dog, and pet ownership continues to increase. Our pets can also include fish, birds, horses, guinea pigs, rabbits, and more. Companionship is …

“Death with Dignity,” also known as Physician Assisted Death, Physician Assisted Suicide and Medical Aid in Dying, refers to the legal ability of a physician to provide a potentially …

Although grief is a universal experience, how it impacts each of us is incredibly personal and unique. It has been described as “where love used to be.” It is the response and the impact …