From Our Experts

Being a family caregiver for an aging relative is one of the most selfless acts of kindness you can offer. The ability to provide for a loved one during their time of need is extremely rewarding,...

During our working years, we dream about the languid, carefree days of retirement. Imagining leisurely days spending time with our spouses, pampering our grandchildren, and taking long lunches with...

More people are living longer lives due to improved healthcare options—this is good news, but it also means that many families are finding themselves in the position of having to figure out how to...

Did you know that heart disease is currently the leading cause of death among men and women in the United States? A variety of factors including genetics, lifestyle, diet, and stress levels...

The holiday season is just around the corner, meaning that everything takes on an additional sparkle-- twinkling lights adorn houses, glittery bows top carefully-wrapped gifts, and party outfits are...

Are you taking care of your aging parents and your growing children at the same time? You are the ham, turkey, or even the cheese that’s in the middle of what’s known as sandwich generation. It’s...

At first, 70-year-old Patricia shunned the idea of moving out of the comfortable home she’d lived in for decades into a senior housing apartment. Her daughter Anne tried to change her mind,...

At some point in our lives, we all need some physical therapy, particularly as we age. The older we get, the more brittle our bones, the less flexible our muscles, and the more tenuous our balance...

While we don’t like to discuss it, most of us realize that our loved ones will require some type of care assistance as they enter the later stages of their life. If you’re one of millions of...