States take the lead on addressing family caregiver needs
As baby boomers grow into old age, there is a growing demand for caregivers—both paid and unpaid. While legislators have...
HOPE Act aims to increase awareness of Medicare dementia care planning benefit
Medicare approved a new benefit in early 2017 for people with dementia and their families — care planning. But since...
‘Slow TV’ pioneer uses videos to encourage seniors to ride exercycles
Residents of long-term care communities aren’t usually avid bike riders, but a company called Motitech is working to change that....
How to know it’s the right time to move someone to assisted living
My mom wanted nothing more than to live out her days in the home she had owned for almost 40...
Online search for senior care invites more transparent reviews
Deciding to get help to care for aging loved ones is difficult, but the search for trustworthy, quality caregivers shouldn’t...
This robot is designed to keep seniors company
What if there was a friendly voice ready to greet seniors every morning, even if they live alone? A device...
High-tech belt uses air bags to protect seniors from falls
For seniors, the biggest threat to their health often comes in the form of a fall. That could lead to...
A psychiatrist and bioethicist reimagines dementia care
When Tia Powell’s mother was diagnosed with dementia, she was at a loss for how to help her. As a...
Seniors use VR to travel outside the walls of assisted living
Assisted living communities can be lonely places for the older adults living there. It’s hard to be separated from the...
How to tell someone with dementia that a loved one has died
My mom’s best friend’s husband died recently. My mom had known him for more than 60 years, but I debated...
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