Rick and Mary Williams had happily lived in their home in California for 22 years but began to question whether it was the right place for them to grow old. That question sits at the heart of Senior Spaces, a new…
As we age, it is not uncommon to experience some level of cognitive decline. Cognitive decline can range from mild impairment to more severe conditions such as dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, one in nine adults is experiencing…
Recent research findings highlight widespread concerns about long-term care planning. In October 2025, Lincoln Financial’s Consumer Sentiments Tracker found that a staggering 82 percent of people surveyed said they are concerned about paying for long-term care for themselves or a family…
More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. A significant and often overlooked portion of them live alone — without a spouse, family member, or paid caregiver present in the home. For these individuals, the challenge…
In conversations about aging populations, we often focus on policy, healthcare systems, and long-term care costs. But sometimes the most meaningful support for older adults comes from something far simpler: consistent human connection. A recent story from BBC Travel highlights…
The recent disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona, has highlighted the difficult balancing act many families face: older adults’ strong desire to remain in their own homes and their adult children’s equally strong desire to keep them…
For seniors and their families, hiring a home care service can support independence for the older adult while reducing stress on the family unit. A home carer can assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), like bathing, dressing, preparing meals, chores like…
Realizing that you or a loved one needs to move into a nursing home can be stressful. Just the process of looking for the right facility can seem daunting. You want to make sure the facility you choose is a…
Long-term care insurance can provide necessary financial support when someone needs help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or eating, whether they live at home, in an assisted living facility, or in a nursing home. However, when the time…
Mental and emotional health affect every stage of life — especially older adulthood. For millions of older Americans, especially those living in long-term care settings such as nursing homes, assisted living communities, or memory care facilities, emotional wellness is vitally…