A genuine thank you can go a long way. But how do you thank the people who have done so much for you? Major life events like graduations and weddings are the perfect time to giv... Continue reading

You may have thought that the best way to help convince your parent that assisted living is the right place to go is through long-term care planning. By couching the discussion ... Continue reading

When parents die, the children sometimes move into their parent's house temporarily as they tie up loose ends. Others might move in permanently after inheriting their parent's... Continue reading

About 13.8 million people over the age of 65 live alone. As a society, we are starting to take loneliness in older adults more seriously as the aging population grows. But with... Continue reading

When parents are grieving for a child who is terminally ill, missing, or deceased, it's hard to know the right words to say when expressing condolences. One common gesture is to... Continue reading

Social work is a unique and vital part of caring for aging adults in every setting from home to hospital. Many social workers specialize in geriatrics and gerontology to be able... Continue reading

Nobody wants to imagine what life would be like without their parents. It's certainly not fun to think about them passing away and the grief to come. But, as your parents get... Continue reading

Death anxiety or thanatophobia is the official term for the fear of death and dying. Many people have this phobia even though they may not know what it's called. Yes, there's a... Continue reading

Losing both parents close together can bring on an overwhelming amount of grief. You may still be grieving the loss of one parent when your other parent dies. When they both die... Continue reading

Finding the best care for an aging adult involves more than just hiring professional caregivers. It also means finding reliable, relevant, and useful information about aging and... Continue reading