Senior Care News and Resources
Long-Term Care Planning: Why Now Is the Time to Start the Conversation
Nearly seven out of ten people turning 65 today will need some form of long-term care in their lifetime, according to the U.S. Administration for Community Living. And yet, long-term care is one of the topics families put off talking about the longest. October is recognized nationally as Long-Term...
Fall Prevention Awareness: What Every Senior and Family Caregiver Should Know
Each year, the first day of fall marks Fall Prevention Awareness Day, a national effort led by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to spotlight one of the most serious, yet preventable, risks facing older adults. Falls are the leading cause of injury among seniors, but the good news is that most...
Flu Season Prep: What Seniors and Families Should Know This Fall
As the weather cools and the calendar turns toward fall, it's also the unofficial kickoff of flu season prep. The CDC recommends September and October as the ideal window to get vaccinated, early enough to build immunity before flu activity typically picks up, but not so early that protection...
Healthy Aging Month: 10 Ways Seniors Can Stay Curious, Active, and Connected
September marks Healthy Aging Month, an observance founded by Healthy Aging® to shift the conversation around growing older, away from decline and toward possibility. This year's theme, "Curiosity Has No Age Limit," is a fitting reminder that the habits which keep us vibrant in our 60s, 70s, 80s,...
