Caring for a family member who is unable to fully care for themselves can offer a sense of purpose and meaning. However, it can be an all-consuming responsibility. For one, many family caregivers sacrifice their careers to care for a…
When caring for a loved one with memory loss, one of the greatest challenges you’ll face is communication. As dementia progresses, the ability to connect through language often changes. Speech language pathologist Adria Thompson, M.A., CCC-SLP, reminds us that “communication…
Many Americans are worried they won’t have enough money saved to retire, and a cohort of the oldest workers is proving this concern to be legitimate. Nearly half a million Americans over the age of 80 are still working, while…
When Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023 after a 2022 diagnosis of aphasia, his family faced the need to reassess how to best care for him. This past August, his wife, Emma Heming Willis, revealed that Bruce had…
Most people tend to marry someone who is within a few years of their own age. As a result, many married couples share the same cultural touchstones, social memories, and general values. Certain phases of life often coincide as they…
Many retirees pride themselves on years of careful financial planning, yet one major area often catches them off guard: the cost of health care. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, even those who’ve saved diligently can be blindsided by…
As elder law attorneys, we see every day how families struggle to balance caregiving responsibilities with the need for organization and access to critical information. While legal planning documents provide the framework for decision-making, families often face challenges locating the…
Scams targeting older adults can result in significant financial losses. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), people in the United States lost $12.5 billion in scams in 2024, and older adults tended to lose more money than younger folks. Those in…
This article from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) highlights the importance of using personalized, engaging activities to enhance the day-to-day experience of individuals living with memory loss. Shonte Usman, AFA’s therapeutic program specialist, emphasizes that meaningful engagement fosters a…
Approaching or reaching retirement age is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with new responsibilities, especially when it comes to estate planning. For older adults and their families, this phase of life often requires reevaluating financial goals, planning for…