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What My Older Cat Taught Me About Aging

Staying active and savoring small moments are examples of a beloved pet's lessons

OCTOBER 22, 2018 | By Christine Schoenwald

When You Are Shamed for Moving a Parent into a Care Center

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How to cope when other relatives don't understand your decision

OCTOBER 22, 2018 | By Rachael Wonderlin

What’s It Like to Be a Rock Star’s Mom?

Rock Star's Mom

In her book, Dave Grohl’s mother shares stories of 19 rock stars' moms

OCTOBER 19, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

Anxiety Is Another Stage of Grief

A new book explains why so many grieving people also experience anxiety

OCTOBER 18, 2018 | By Claire Bidwell Smith

Life Changes When Your Millennial Moves Out

Millennial Moves Out

Transition is challenging and poignant for this mother and her daughter

OCTOBER 15, 2018 | By Candy Schulman

The Innovative Alzheimer’s Agency Uniting Health Plans and Caregivers

Why Alzheimer's Los Angeles won a big award and has become a role model

OCTOBER 12, 2018 | By Patricia Corrigan

Alzheimer’s Anthems, Sung by Those With and Around the Disease

This one-of-a-kind show was created especially for the Giving Voice Chorus

OCTOBER 11, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

Identifying the Unique Challenges of Solo Agers

The Elder Orphan Facebook group finds that many without families lack support

OCTOBER 10, 2018 | By Carol Marak

50+ Filmmakers Capture Their Stories

Older students learn the art of filmmaking in this video memoir class

OCTOBER 10, 2018 | By Julie Pfitzinger

When Your Partner Is Dying, What Do You Say?

End-of-life conversations can bring clarity and comfort

OCTOBER 10, 2018 | By Jane Duncan Rogers

Are You Living in an Age Bubble?

Take this quiz to find out and learn how to break out of one

OCTOBER 9, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

How to Cope With a Parent Who Hoards

Hoarding disorder creates special problems for older adults and their loved ones

OCTOBER 9, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

The End-of-Life Care That Veterans Need

How to ensure comfort and dignity come first

OCTOBER 5, 2018 | By Carole Quackenbush

Preparing for the Financial Shocks of Widowhood

A troubling new survey sparks these three tips for wives and widows

OCTOBER 4, 2018 | By Kerry Hannon

A Late-Life Surprise: Caregiving for Frail, Aging Parents

Increasingly, people in their 60s and 70s are assisting their moms and dads

OCTOBER 4, 2018 | By Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News

Parents’ Support to Adult Kids: A Stunning $500 Billion a Year

Are boomers and Gen Xers harming their retirement due to their generosity?

OCTOBER 2, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

Nervous About Paying for College? Here’s Help

Paying for College

Personal finance expert Beth Kobliner's new site for parents and teens

OCTOBER 2, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

Cool Technology Trends for Older Adults

A writer shares her take on tech innovations designed to improve daily life

OCTOBER 1, 2018 | By Francine Toder

7 Ways to Find Love and Friendship Later in Life

Finding Love and Friendship

Remaining open to connecting with new people can be rewarding

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 | By Wendy Sue Knecht

2 Impressive New Personal Finance Apps for People 50+

Personal Finance Apps

They were just featured at the millennial-heavy Finovate conference

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 | By Richard Eisenberg

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