Moving into a nursing home or assisted living facility doesn’t mean giving up the right to make informed decisions about your life. Federal law gives residents broad authority over their care, their visitors, their medications, and their right to vote.…
When we’re young, the idea of needing help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, or eating seems so distant that it’s hardly worth thinking about. However, most of us will require this kind of assistance at some point in…
Assisted living is playing a growing role in dementia care. According to a recent report from AARP, more people 85 and older now reside in assisted living than in nursing homes. Of assisted living residents, 44 percent live with Alzheimer’s disease or…
A dementia diagnosis can feel like a door closing. But for the millions of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as for their family members and friends, a growing movement in care is pushing back against that…
Navigating the challenges of aging can be stressful for older adults and their caregivers. Geriatric care managers support and direct older adults and their family members as they plan and arrange care. These care managers are also sometimes known as…
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…