A demanding aging parent can be very difficult to deal with. The emotional impact for everyone involved can be exhausting and frustrating. Sometimes, it can be that a demanding... Continue reading

Increasingly, family caregiving is a topic of discussion across the country. As the population ages, there is more pressure to provide caregiving for aging parents due to a lack... Continue reading

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

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

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

Coming up with a tactful, loving gift is challenging. You want to express your sympathy, but you may be worried about making the parents feel worse. Many agree that the death of... 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

How to Deal With a Narcissistic Aging Mother: 7 Tips "You can't do that to me, I'm your mother." "I won't go if he's going to be there." "You'll never be as smart as your... 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

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