For many older adults, the decision about where to live in later years is a complex and personal one. It’s rarely based on a single...

Have you ever wondered how caring for an aging parent might shape your own future? I recently came across a 2013 study by Natalie Pope...

Do you remember the feeling? I do. I was deep in the Grand Tetons, surrounded by snow covered towering trees. It was beautiful but...

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation recently taught us a powerful lesson about experience. By awarding $100,000 grants to thirty jazz...

Imagine someone saying, “My daughter calls on Sundays, and that’s the highlight of my whole week. Talking to her gets me through the next...

Every 20 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall in the U.S. Many more are injured. But with a few simple steps, you can significantly...

When your children were little, you likely trusted a pediatrician. Older adults, too, benefit from specialized care. Geriatricians manage...

As adult children, one of the hardest things we face is planning for the future care and well-being of our aging parents. It can feel...

This holiday season, I’ll be gathering with my sisters and our families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Both celebrations will include my...