Through no fault of ours, we have begrudgingly arrived at the intersection of independent living and assisted living. The road ahead is unclear and the highway ahead seems too invasive and though options exist to the right and left, it is clear that the wonderful road traveled thus far is in need of…

Whether you’re the tech-savviest senior in your social circle or you don’t know the difference between a tablet and a Tweet, you will find that you always have more to learn about technology. This may sound daunting, but it also presents seniors with many opportunities for learning, growing, and…

Is it just the blues, or is your loved one experiencing something more? It can be hard to identify symptoms of mental illness in older adults because many common signs – fatigue, cognitive changes, or appetite differences, for example – are also associated with aging. You may be surprised at just…

With passage of the new and improved White Collar Rule, many seniors and their caregivers can only wonder what the impact will be on senior living. The US Labor Department’s newest statute will allow weekly workers who earn $46,476 or more per year or $913 per week to earn overtime pay for hours…

Do you care for an aging relative? If so, you probably know a lot about the mental and physical health of your loved one – but how in touch are you with your own wellbeing? Caregivers frequently become the victims of burnout, suffering from the negative effects of stress and frustration. Taking on…

The first time you look in a parent’s eyes and they stare back with threads of recognition but unsure about your name or position in their past, present or future life, you can no longer deny the existence of Alzheimer’s Disease, one of the most sinister of senior health diseases. Anyone…

As your parent gets older, you may notice physical and mental changes that begin to impact his or her life. When it comes to driving, you want to make sure your parent is safe on the road. How do you know? These ten questions can help you determine whether your mom or dad can continue to use a car…