Yes, Seniors Are on Facebook

From Google and Facebook to Instagram and Skype, seniors are becoming increasingly active online, and it’s a very good thing.

A Prescription Drug Watch List for Seniors

There are 34 medications that the over 65 crowd should avoid. Find out more in today's post.

Is “Living Unassisted” the Future of Assisted Living?

In today's post, find out what a gerontologist and an architect believe the future of assisted living will look like.

#ElderCareChat 10/16/13 Recap: You Won the Lottery: What Eldercare Services Will You Start?

Get the highlights from this week's conversation about what eldercare services we would start if the money was freely flowing and readily available.

What Makes Memory Care Desirable?

Now more than ever, as memory care communities increase in popularity, it pays to be an informed consumer. Learn more in today's post.

Suddenly Solo: A Guide for Men Dealing with Loss in Later Life

Authors Spielman and Silbert create a “lifestyle road map” for mature men who find themselves, expected or not, in this new stage of life and love.

How to Talk to Seniors Respectfully (And Why It Matters)

Besides being hurtful on an emotional level, a 2002 Yale University study on “elderspeak” revealed this startling result: it hurts life expectancy too.

The Global AgeWatch Index: A Tool for Measuring Quality of Care

The AgeWatch Index gives us a window on the world, through which we can learn and share new ways to meet the challenges of an aging population.

#ElderCareChat 10/2/13 Recap: The Emotional Aspects of Aging and Caregiving

Get highlights from this week's top trending discussion about the emotional aspects of aging and caregiving.

The Secret to Better Care for Senior Living Residents

A national survey reveals the secret to better care for residents of senior living communities. Find out the answer in today's post.