Most people smile when they find an unexpected package on their doorstep. After all, who doesn’t like a…
The Friendship Recession
America is facing what some researchers call a “friendship recession”—a decline in the number and depth of personal…
Digital Inheritance
Wills and trusts traditionally provide the roadmap to how houses, bank accounts, and heirlooms will be distributed. But…
Gig Economy & Older Participants
In the past decade, a new economic trend has taken hold in the U.S.—known as gig economy, which…
Aging & Homelessness
When most people picture homelessness, they often imagine younger adults or people in midlife. But in cities and…
Malnutrition Awareness
September 8-12 is Malnutrition Awareness Week, bringing attention to this pervasive issue that often flies under the radar,…
National Senior Centers Month
September is National Senior Centers Month. This is a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role that…
The SAVVY Caregiver
Caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia can be an act of deep love—but it…
Mercury Poisoning
In the 18th and 19th centuries, hat makers commonly used mercury in their trade. Mercury poisoning was so…
Romance Scams Target Seniors
Evelyn is in her early sixties. She was divorced a few years ago, and thought it was time…