Driving might be a key source of independence but it also puts some people at risk. As caregivers, sometimes we have to make hard decisions about the people we love, including decisions about driving. This was a challenge that my family and I found out about first hand.
Choosing the Best Space Heater to Keep Your Family Warm
With the cold setting in for winter, many of us face an ongoing struggle in trying to minimize the amount of energy that we use, while also staying warm.
Rethinking Working in Your Golden Years
Traditionally, people tend to view their golden years as a time to slow down and to relax. For many people, this is the time where they are retired and it can be a chance to pick up new hobbies, to socialize and to simply enjoy life. Yet, this type of lifestyle isn’t for everyone.
The Cycle of Life and Our Prejudice: A Call to Action to Be Part of the Solution
“Elder abuse is a violation of human rights and a significant cause of illness, injury, loss of productivity, isolation and despair.”
How to Make the Home Safe for Seniors
Updated April 20, 2021 We typically think of the home as a fairly safe environment but that is never completely true. Accidents at home are incredibly common. Some lead to injury, while others can even be fatal. We often take steps to make sure children are safe at home. It’s time to make the home […]
La tercera edad en una sociedad enfocada en la juventud: La experiencia de dos mujeres Latinas
Muchas personas viajan a los Estados Unidos con una esperanza: al tan anhelado sueño americano y dicho sea de paso, alcanzar un retiro, próspero y lleno de alegrías al llegar a la adultez mayor.