Classic television is home to its share of unique roommate situations. There’s Felix and Oscar (the original odd couple); Mork & Mindy (a human and an alien); Jack, Janet, and Chrissy from Three’s Company; and the venerated “Golden Girls” (who were clearly ahead of their time). In today’s real world,…
Keeping fit is a critical part of aging well, but it can sometimes be a challenge to find an exercise that’s enjoyable as well as beneficial. If this is a familiar conundrum, racket sports might be the answer you’re looking for. When it comes to physical activity, racket sports stand…
By Jill Brightman As the parent of “older” kids – one a tween, and one a teen – I see daily their incremental physical and personality changes that signify to me, they are not babies anymore! And, I fully expect (and reluctantly accept) that as my kids go headlong into…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries across the board — from healthcare to transportation, investing to marketing. One perhaps unexpected area where AI shows tremendous promise is in improving the lives of older adults. Although emerging technologies are generally associated with the younger generations, the integration of AI technologies is…
This is the fourth and final installment for the empowered caregiver. This is about strategies for engaging in self care, even when that feels impossible. When you are parenting your own kids, caring for the people who raised you, and also trying to hold down a job or build a…
Being a caregiver to an aging parent is both an act of love and a journey of challenge. Even if your parent doesn’t have any major health issues, you will likely face a variety of situations that are entirely unfamiliar. It’s easy to end up feeling overwhelmed, out of your…
It’s February and therefore it’s time to celebrate National Senior Independence Month. Sadly, popular culture has never been kind to older folks. From the loathly lady of Medieval tales to the aging (and therefore evil) stepmothers and hideous crones and witches of Regency and Victorian fairy tales to countless unflattering…
Not that long ago it was commonplace for multiple generations of a family to live together under a single roof. Everyone from grandparents to grandchildren benefitted from close relationships, shared experiences, and diverse perspectives. Today, multigenerational households are an anomaly rather than the norm, and we tend to think of…
The parent/child relationship is a complex one, and often becomes more so as the parent ages and the caregiver roles are reversed. It’s not easy to support a parent who is going through this experience. And it’s even harder when they consistently refuse help. When trying to persuade an elderly…
Few events in life are as difficult and overwhelming as the death of a spouse, especially in the first year after the loss. Whether or not you consider yourself prepared – mentally, financially, and legally – the reality is that the loss of a spouse is a devastating event no…