What Happened to Keeping It Simple?

A quick perusal of any overloaded grocery shelf makes product selection a complex process. Does everything need to be so complicated? What happened to the value of keeping it simple?

It’s Not Too Late to Make it to Senior Prom

For the Class of 1943 at Hillhouse High School, this year marked something extra special -- a chance to go to the prom that never happened in the first place.

Voting and Dementia: A Slippery Slope

Recently, an 86-year-old woman made headlines for voting twice in the 2012 primary election. Like 35.6 million people worldwide, she suffers from dementia.

Retirement Community Goes Gluten-Free

Grandview Terrace continuing care retirement community in Sun City, Arizona became the first in Arizona's senior housing industry to become a gluten-free resource.

Seniors Find Their Calling in Retirement

Many baby boomers follow their passion to a second career after retirement. But a growing trend is people heeding a calling to enroll in divinity school after retiring.

Seniors Teaching Via Skype

The Granny Cloud is an inspired use of technology that enables seniors to stay productive in education, and children to benefit from their wisdom and mentoring.

Medications May Cause Memory Loss

It’s no longer assumed that memory loss is an unavoidable part of aging. Research has shown there are many other possible causes and contributors to memory impairment in older adults, including prescribed medication.

Green Matters in Senior Living

While "sustainable living" may be today's hottest catchphrase, to those born and raised in a generation of conservation, it's just common sense.

How to Vet a Potential Caregiver: Questions to Ask Yourself

Leaving your loved one with someone who, at the start, is a stranger, is a stressful scenario. How can you ensure the skill set of a potential home caregiver meets your loved one's needs? How can you be sure this is someone you'll want to welcome into your family's home every day?

Is Your Smartphone Smarter Than You?

While 70% of affluent adults now own smartphones, the fastest growing segment of the mobile phone market, only 11% of the 65+ segment of that group have them.

Beckham Bends Retirement

While today’s retirees do have many post-retirement life choices available to them, some studies show that retirement is bad for our physical and mental health.

Well-Drawn Characters Enliven Retirement Community Novel

One refreshing aspect of the book is that seniors living at Pine Haven are not pigeon-holed into typical stereotypes of older adults often depicted in the media.

Computer Game Boosts Seniors’ Brain Agility

Computer gaming may slow declining cognitive functioning in seniors. One promising study cited a game, “Double Decision,” which uses cognitive-training technology.

6 Must-Have Apps for Baby Boomers

Have you downloaded the right six apps—ones that could not only make your life easier but possibly even save it one day? If not, here are a few you'll want to download to your mobile device now.

Shift the Focus: It’s Your Time Now!

Speaker and author Judith Pepper uses a women-centered approach and transformational workshops to help women give themselves permission to explore what’s next in their lives.

Seniors’ Finances: Time for the Family Meeting?

The “money talk” is a loaded topic for seniors and their children. Handling finances can be a parent’s toughest loss since it’s directly tied to maintaining independence.

Limits on Painkillers Hurts Seniors

The FDA recently ruled to move some painkillers to a different category of controlled substances. Drugs are classified in “schedules” reflecting their addiction potential.

#ElderCareChat 5/15/13 Recap: Substance Abuse Among Seniors and Caregivers

Get highlights from Wednesday's chat on substance abuse issues among seniors and caregivers.

Is 60 the New 40?

If 60 is indeed the new 40, we boomers need to take better care of ourselves. Data cited in a recent Sun Sentinel article states baby boomers are not as healthy as the generation cohort that preceded them.

Cool Seniors on Screen

Some of the most delightful characters on the big screen and the small screen (then and now) are the Baby Boomers and seniors who -– though they may be crotchety at times –0 give new meaning to living authentically. Here are some of our faves:

Multi-Gen Travel: Three Great Summertime Escapes

"A family that plays together stays together." Here are three family-friendly destinations that offer a little something for everyone.

Senior Living Industry Slow to Adapt to Consumer Trends

The research says a shift to what seniors want, with a focus on residents’ lifestyle and quality care, will help the senior living industry attract new residents.

Critical Questions to Ask Your Parents Now

Having access to your parents’ or elder loved one's documents and data will be critical in a time of need. What to know now...

Seniors’ Tech Use Increases: Learning Centers Respond

A 2012 Pew survey reported that 53% of the 65+ population is online – the first time more than half of seniors are going online. Thirty-four percent of those use social media.

Can’t Stomach the News? Tune in to “Growing Bolder” Instead

We know that terrible things are happening in the world. But what about the acts of heroism and tales of courage? Where are those stories being told?

Veterans Honored During GI Film Festival

As veterans of long-ago wars age, they may wonder if their sacrifices are remembered. We have not forgotten.

Nurse Burnout Affects Senior Patients

Burnout is a result of work-related stress and job dissatisfaction. Burnout in healthcare providers like nurses and caregivers working in senior care is different.

Intergenerational Tension: A New Look at Ageism

You can’t observe any form of media today without seeing blatant examples of ageism as seniors are portrayed as technophobic, absentminded, and behind the times.

Can Artisans Remain Inspired in Senior Living Communities?

Many aging adults have concerns that they won’t be able to find a community that truly supports their avocation or artistic interests.

Seniors Adopting Senior Pets

Senior pets are ideal in the quieter environment of a senior’s home or assisted living apartment. Older animals are much calmer and many had training as puppies.

Multi-Generational Households: How Caregivers Can Prep The Kids

Caring for your aging parents and kids all under one roof? Here are some tips for how you can all get along without feeling squeezed.

Senior Medication: Did You Take Your Digital Pill Today?

The digital pill was created for seniors with memory impairment leading to failure to take their medications. It tracks, monitors and gives feedback when ingested.

Want to Live Longer? Live in Community

While regular times of solitude are positive and necessary, social isolation is never a good thing -- particularly for seniors.

Senior Substance Abuse is Largely Undetected

Although alcohol is the substance most commonly abused by seniors, prescription drug abuse is rising, including anti-anxiety medications, sleeping pills and pain killers.

Move It: Exercise Program Reduces Senior Falls

One of the biggest reason seniors become less active is fear of falling. But not exercising is counterproductive because it helps maintain strength and mobility.

May Is National Elder Law Month

As we age, the importance of planning for our future health and legal needs cannot be underestimated.

The Power of Humor in Senior Living

Most senior living providers offer a variety of programs for the body, mind, and soul -- but what about activities geared directly toward the funny bone?

Boost Your Financial IQ: Three Financial Questions Boomers Need to Know

With the ups and downs of the economy, it’s hard to stay on track of the latest buzzwords. But if you’re a boomer, there are a few hot topics you must understand. Personal

The Financial and Emotional Impact of Caregiving

No one said caregiving would be easy -- but just how heavy is the burden on those caring for their aging parents? A recent survey offers some insight.

Changing a Generational Bias: Therapy in Older Adults

Depression is difficult to diagnose in seniors because symptoms are different. Memory loss, confusion, and hallucinations can be signs of depression in seniors.

#ElderCareChat 5/1/13 Recap: Managing Eldercare Decisions

Review highlights from Wednesday's chat on managing difficult eldercare decisions.

When Power of Attorney Goes Awry

War II veteran is evicting her father from the house he built.

Three Common Caregiver Mistakes to Avoid

Caregivers often have barriers that are life-long beliefs and behaviors that are hard to break. Here are three mindsets caregivers should avoid in order to remain at their best so they can give their best...

Is It Too Late to Get Long-Term Care Insurance?

No matter your age or health, insurance is never a simple thing. When it comes to long-term care insurance – something which many more Baby Boomers are considering – the questions increase exponentially

Can Seniors Benefit from the Mediterranean Diet?

Studies show people in Southern Europe on the Mediterranean diet have reduced risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and obesity. But can it help seniors?

Go Easy on Your Eyes: 6 Ways to Relieve Eye Strain

Spending lots of time reading or in front of a screen can lead to eye strain. These six tips can help you protect and pamper your peepers.