Pets and Older Adults: Benefits & Risks
Are pets and older adults a good match? The answer depends on whom you ask. The Humane Society of the...
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Caregiving Stress: When the Children Don’t Notice
Holiday season is often a time when out-of-town children visit their parents for the first time in a while and...
Read MoreIs Independence Limiting Your Freedom?
Last Saturday we celebrated Independence Day, commemorating the American colonies declaration of political separation from Great Britain. The establishment of...
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Transition – Losing a Home and Finding Hope Again
“I feel like a teenager sneaking out of the house,” Joan stated with a chuckle. Joan is a 93 year...
Read MoreOlder Americans Act Reauthorized
The reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA) was quietly signed into law by President Trump last week. Officially known...
Read MoreAging After the Election
Aging is often defined by stereotypes, but has an individual look and feel for every person. The changing demographics of...
Read MoreAging Considerations and Presidential Hopefuls
The beginning of state primaries/caucuses recently kicked off in Iowa. As the Democratic candidates continue to tout their agendas and...
Read MoreLife Transitions and Decisions
Life Transitions and Decisions When you were in elementary school, did you groan in despair when the teacher gave an...
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Life Review and Reminiscence
Life review and reminiscence is central to the theme of one of America’s classic holiday films, “It’s A Wonderful Life”....
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Falls: Avoid Them and Avoid a Nursing Home
Thoughts about a possible need for nursing home care are intimidating to many older adults. Nursing homes become the last...
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