Virtual Activity Adviser Helps Older Latinos Lose Weight

One of the first “e-health” research projects aimed at non-English speaking older adults, the virtual adviser helped older Latino adults increase activity.

States Use Limited Long-Term Care Budgets for Home Health

While a few states are planning on expanding Medicaid funding for assisted-living type levels of care, most states are pushing for a more home-based approach.

How to Talk to a Sick or Grieving Friend

Don’t forget to focus on the whole of who your friend is, not just “Cancer Lady.” Disease is not the only defining characteristic of the person.

Failure to Recognize Famous Faces Could Mean Dementia

In a new study, subjects were asked to identify famous faces such as Oprah Winfrey and they also had to name the person.

How a Massachusetts Retirement Community Recycles Responsibly

Going green doesn't have to be complicated. In this post, discover one community's simple solution to reducing waste.

Discovering the Benefits of a Good Caregiver Support Group

What caregivers don’t realize until they experience a healthy support group is other attendees speak their language.

Treat the Whole Person Not the Condition

Staff turnover, a rapidly expanding long-term care industry and concerns about patient care standards should not preclude staff getting to know more about who their residents really are.

#ElderCareChat 8/21/13 Recap: All About Home Care

Get highlights from Wednesday's conversation about home care in this recap post.

Arts Colonies for Seniors

Seniors who want to flex their creative muscles well into their golden years can take advantage of arts colonies cropping up across California.

Senior and Boomer Social Media Use Numbers Soar

A study found social media usage among seniors 65 and older has tripled since 2009, from 13 percent to 43 percent.

Benefits of the Grandparent-Adult Grandchild Connection

One aspect of intergenerational connections has been the strong bond between grandparents and their grown grandchildren.

Senior Living Residents Honor Veterans in New Way

In sharing their stories and photographs, Arrow Senior Living residents open the conversation about PTSD across generations. Read more in the post.

Life Expectancy Linked to Location, Gender, and Race

A new report from the CDC reveals discrepancies in life expectancy based not only where you live, but also on race and gender.

Some Cognitive Decline is Normal As We Age

A recent study shows that there is a natural process of cognitive decline as we age. Unlike the cognitive deficits of Alzheimer's, some decline is normal.

Assisted Living Provider Responds to Controversial Program

The controversial program has caused quite a stir, but Emeritus is fighting back. Learn more in this post.

Young Caregivers Becoming the Norm

Young caregivers in their teens, twenties and thirties are caring for one or multiple family members today. Learn more in this post.

Residents Give Assisted Living Two Thumbs Up

If you watched the recent PBS special that cast a dark shadow on assisted living, you're probably desperate for some good news about that senior housing option.

Boomers Lead in Charitable Donations

Boomers and the generation preceding the boomer birth year of 1946, are giving almost 70 percent of the total estimated donations to charity.

Suicide Rates High For Senior Men

Although suicide rates for seniors have declined over the past decades, one of the highest rates is among men 65 and over.

Nursing Home Residents Satisfied But Improvements Needed

In an industry often the focus of criticism, a new satisfaction study that surveyed nursing home residents produced some very positive results.

Americans Have No Desire to Live to Age 120

A recent Pew survey of 2,000 adults showed most Americans don’t want to live to age 120 as futurists predict.

When You Need More Help: Alzheimer’s Care Options

Though you may not know when you'll need more help, be prepared by knowing your options in advance.

Not Just Teens: Eating Disorders in Women Over 50

Long associated with teen girls and young adults, eating disorders are a serious health concern. Many people are surprised to learn that older adults have eating disorders, too.

CCRCs Are Dedicated to Wellness

CCRCs nationwide have ramped up their commitment to the total wellness of residents with programming that considers the whole person -- mind, body, and spirit.

Wellness Program Triples New Residents at Senior Community

A wellness initiative called the Vitality Program has not only focused needed attention on seniors’ highest health risk factors, it has tripled the sales of a Florida senior living community.

Dementia and Sex in Senior Living

Do seniors with dementia have the capacity to consent to sex? Senior living communities vary in their response.

Assisted Living Under Attack

Many are already confused about assisted living, and a recent FRONTLINE special on PBS didn’t help matters. Learn more in this post.

National Survey Reveals What Seniors Want

Get the skinny on the 2013 United States of Aging survey in today's post.

Caregivers Need to Know Signs of Paranoia

Being able to recognize signs of paranoia enables caregivers to respond appropriately and implement techniques to help a loved one.

Beware of Tech Support Scams

The tech scam callers claim to be from different companies, like Microsoft, but the spiel is the same – they have detected a virus on your computer.

Seniors are Easy Riders for a Day

How would you react if your loved one living in senior care took a ride on a Harley?

5 Signs of Premature Aging

Look out for signs that you are aging faster than you should. Some indicators of premature aging are the result of diet, certain behaviors and other things we can change.

Retirement Living, Virtually

There’s a new trend in retirement living, and it doesn’t involve moving. Learn more in today's post.

Seniors Often Suffer Delirium after Surgery

A recent study looked at cases of delirium older adults often suffer post-surgery after general anesthetic.

Are You Addicted to Caffeine?

Caffeine is also addictive, so much so that it now has its own mental disorders - “caffeine intoxication” and “caffeine withdrawal.”

Michael J. Fox, Age 52, Talks Parkinson’s and His New TV Show

Though Michael J. Fox's health has degenerated since his 1991 Parkinson's diagnosis (and 1998 disclosure), his outlook has not.

Green House Senior Housing Idea May Replace Nursing Homes

A newer senior living concept is challenging preconceived notions of how nursing homes should be managed. The “Green House Project” is redefining housing for older adults requiring long-term care.

Study Shows Dementia Rates Declining in Europe

In a Danish study comparing two groups of seniors 90 years of age, born in 1905 and 1915, the 1915 cohort lived longer, did better on cognitive testing and had more mobility.