Fighting for Ed: A woman’s struggle to care for her aging cousin with Down syndrome
Hoke Edward “Ed” Benton, 68, sat in a recliner in a sun-splashed bedroom, studying the covers of DVDs he held close to his face. The...
Read moreHoke Edward “Ed” Benton, 68, sat in a recliner in a sun-splashed bedroom, studying the covers of DVDs he held close to his face. The...
Read moreResearch shows older adults who identify as gay or transgender have higher rates of chronic conditions, including cancer, mental health issues, and cardiovascular disease....
Read moreMost older adults reach a point in their lives when they need help to get through the day, whether it’s with preparing a meal or...
Read moreJe suis amoureuse du français. I am in love with French. I began studying the language at age 13, and now that I am nearing...
Read moreOlivia Chase thought she had successfully launched her son after he went off to serve in the Iraq War. But she did not have an...
Read moreFamilies often call on a midwife or doula to guide them through the process of bringing a new life into the world. Now, increasingly, they...
Read moreWeeks before I received my diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 54, legendary basketball coach Pat Summitt died after a five-year battle with Alzheimer’s. She...
Read moreNo one should be surprised to learn that I read a lot about Alzheimer’s. I have a standing Google query that delivers the latest about...
Read moreAs baby boomers grow into old age, there is a growing demand for caregivers—both paid and unpaid. While legislators have largely overlooked the looming shortage,...
Read moreOn a sunny summer day, I meet my aunt and her caregiver at the Ed Benedict Memory Garden in Portland, Ore. It’s a 10,000 sq....
Read more