When we hear the phrase, “cognitive impairment,” our first reaction is often fear. “Uh-oh,” we may think – “when I forgot that appointment last week, or misplaced the car keys, was that the beginnings of cognitive impairment? Does that mean I’m losing it mentally?” When it comes to what doctors call mild cognitive impairment, or … Read more
It’s a situation faced by millions of caregivers, yet one that is often unaddressed. An aging parent needs in-home care. One sibling steps up and takes the lead. But over time that son or (more often) that daughter is left to fend for themselves, with little tangible support from family (including other siblings) or friends. … Read more
If you were born between 1965 and 1980, plus or minus a few years, congratulations: you’re a part of Generation X. Most Gen X kids grew up in the shadow of their baby boomer parents and for decades have had to listen quietly as their parents, born in the late 1940s to mid-1960s, traveled an … Read more
As we grow older, many of us begin to think about leaving a legacy for those dear to us. Leaving a legacy is about much more than simply the transfer of wealth. When we think about the legacy we want to leave behind, we also need to consider the deeper values and priorities we want … Read more
A growing number of retiring baby boomers are choosing luxury retirement living, and many say they’re doing it in part for their family’s peace of mind. In order to enjoy “high-end restaurants, manicured grounds and guest lectures,” these well-off retirees are plunking down entrance fees that can easily exceed $1 million, with hefty monthly rents … Read more
They’re called “the Sandwich Generation,” and demographers tell us that their ranks are growing. These are the Americans who are literally sandwiched between simultaneously caring for their young children and their aging parents. For millions of couples in their mid-30s to early 50s, that sandwich can often feel more like a vise. In a recent … Read more
Isolation is a condition that plagues many older Americans – as many as one-third, according to current research. Hundreds of articles have linked loneliness to a wide range of health concerns among U.S. seniors: for example, early in 2023 we wrote an article here on the Blog highlighting a Johns Hopkins study connecting isolation with … Read more
Serving as an unpaid caregiver to a loved one may be “a labor of love” – but it’s also hard work, as anyone who has done it can attest. This is especially true for a growing number of U.S. women in the workforce. Their dual role as a caregiver and an employee is the equivalent … Read more
What does “respite care” mean? The word “respite” means a break, a breather, a chance to catch one’s breath. Few people need respite care more than America’s army of unpaid caregivers. Unpaid caregivers tend to have one thing in common: exhaustion. The physical, mental, and emotional demands of providing care to a parent, spouse, relative … Read more
The good news: most Americans are living longer than their forebears. In spite of recent discouraging trends in life expectancy, a record number of American seniors will reach their 90s in the years ahead, and quite a few of those will pass the century mark. But the bad news is that, as men and women … Read more
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