“Grace and Grit: Insights to Real Life Challenges of Aging for Adult Children and their Parents” a book by Fritzi Gros-Daillon, MS, CAPS, CSA
The challenges of moving from one home to the next or livi
Four Questions About Aging In Place
Q) What is “Aging in Place?”
Aging in place is the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. –CDC
Q) What Ele
What is Causing Resistance To Outside Help With Eldercare?
FIRST IN A SERIES: EASY ANSWERS TO TOUGH QUESTIONS ABOUT ELDERCARE
Each person is unique in how they age, in their family situation, and in challenges they face as they age. However, the fundamental t
Does Obesity Accelerate the Aging Process?
According to a 2005 study from St. Thomas’ Hospital in London, the answer is an absolute yes. In fact, obesity has a bigger effect on aging than smoking according to their analysis of the “chromosomal
Top Ten Reasons Why Baby Boomers Want to Age in Place
Remaining in place by choice is growing in popularity. Surveys by the American Association of Retired Persons found that more than 85 percent of Americans age 50 and older want to “stay in my own home
Am I Experiencing Depression or Grieving?
Although the two overlap, there are distinct differences between depression and grieving. Identifying these differences in the elderly is a bit more challenging mainly due to other age related changes
Exercise, Staying Fit and Older Adults
Having an active lifestyle becomes much more important as you age. Regular exercise is a great way to increase your energy, maintain your independence. Research has provided that regular exercise can
Healthy Aging Policy Brief
Older Americans are calling for a shift in the way we think and talk about aging. Rather than focusing on the limitations of aging, older adults across the nation want to focus instead on the opportun
10 Mental Health and Recovery Resources for Seniors
7% of people (that’s over 20 million in the US) have a major depressive disorder (1). More than HALF of these people do not get the treatment they need (2). We hope the following resources can guide y
Promoting Independence While Caring For Older Adults
As people age, they suffer physical, emotional, and social setbacks. These setbacks prevent them from functioning independently. Accepting care may sometimes seem threatening to your aging loved ones