Sometimes, it takes an objective observer to notice things that family and friends easily miss when it comes to signs of decline in aging...

Aging and depression shouldn’t go hand-in-hand, but they often do. There are many reasons for this, ranging from understandable grief in...

Changes in speech are not uncommon as we age, one of which is called dysarthria. This is caused by weakening muscles that make it more...

Our American culture has made napping feel like a lazy or luxurious event, regardless that many cultures accept afternoon naps ( siesta ,...

There is no one answer to the question, “Who should care for elderly family members.” It depends on the situation, the needs of the loved...

Adults 65+ have increased fall risk due to age-related changes, but fall risks significantly with an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis....

As professional senior home care providers, we’ve seen firsthand how strong emotional responses can block aging loved ones from getting...

There is still so much we don’t know about dementia, including how to prevent dementia or its cure. For example, we’ve traditionally...

Family caregivers perform a noble and frequently thankless job: caring for their aging, ill, or otherwise unwell loved ones while...

There is an alarming acceptance of elderly anxiety and depression as “normal.” It is not. Even though seniors in the United States are at...