If you are caring for an aging parent, you are probably juggling more than you ever expected: appointments, bills, siblings’ opinions, and the constant worry of “what happens if something goes wrong?” This checklist is designed for adult children and…
While a guardian can support the protected person by making important decisions, in some cases, an individual may wish to change or dissolve the arrangement. The ward, their family, or other involved people might feel that the guardian is not…
Imagine opening your mailbox and finding a letter that says your Medicare Advantage plan won’t be available next year. No negotiation, no appeal, just a notice that your insurer is leaving, and you need to figure something out before January…
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…
New research suggests that helping care for grandchildren may improve memory and strengthen overall brain function, and you don’t have to babysit every day to benefit. These benefits may be modest, but they may still prove meaningful over time. If…
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…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing for a growing need to care for veterans with dementia. At the same time, new research is shedding light on how Alzheimer’s disease develops and how it might one day be…
Over 4 million U.S. adults are expected to reach age 65 in 2026. For those planning to retire in the coming years, location matters. Your place of retirement can affect your budget and living expenses, health, and quality of life. Retirees…
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…