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A Fine Romance: Tuesdays With My Spouse

This married couple reconnects during weekly drives for his work

APRIL 24, 2018 | By Ellen Sue Spicer-Jacobson

Is There Sex After Retirement?

sex after retirement

Hint: All that newfound togetherness may not be great for your relationship

APRIL 23, 2018 | By Rob Pascale

A Look at the Lives of Trans and Gender Nonconforming Older Adults

Transgender Older Adults

'To Survive on This Shore' has diverse narratives about aging and identity

APRIL 20, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

What Do You Want for Long-Term Care?

Readers told us about their hopes and how they get information

APRIL 19, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

The Shortage of Home Care Workers: Worse Than You Think

Home Care Workers

Small initiatives are underway, but will they avert a crisis?

APRIL 18, 2018 | By Chris Farrell

Beloved Dog Changes Mind of Cat Lover

A cat person ends up with a dog and learns a thing or two about love

APRIL 18, 2018 | By Robin Eileen Bernstein

What Not to Say to an Isolated Older Adult

Isolated Older Adult

Well-intentioned comments can reinforce feelings of loneliness

APRIL 16, 2018 | By Michelle Seitzer

Advice for the First-Time Grandparent

First-Time Grandparent

How will you fit in once a new grandchild arrives?

APRIL 16, 2018 | By Karen Ritz

The Dementia That Is Often Misdiagnosed

Frontotemporal Dementia

Frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, can be particularly hard on loved ones

APRIL 9, 2018 | By Kevyn Burger

Middle-Aged With Roommates

This living arrangement offers financial benefits with friendship

APRIL 5, 2018 | By Christine Schoenwald

I Didn’t Miss My Mother — Until She Was Gone

One woman's candid story about caregiving for an aging parent

APRIL 3, 2018 | By Lisa Kosan

4 Tax Breaks If You’re Caring for a Parent

Caring for a Parent

These may help you share the cost of caregiving with Uncle Sam

APRIL 2, 2018 | By Tina Orem

When Is It Time to Hire Dementia Care Help?

Don't wait until you're in an emergency situation

APRIL 2, 2018 | By Madeline Vann, Caring.com

A Triangle of Tragedy in 1968

Looking back on how life was forever changed during that sad spring

APRIL 2, 2018 | By Brendan Henehan

Why Do So Many Friendships End?

How to take steps to preserve friendships or know when to let go

MARCH 29, 2018 | By Gary M. Stern

When Your Parent Doesn’t Know He Has Dementia

It's a common aspect of the disorder, but tough on caregivers

MARCH 28, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

When I Look at My Daughter, I See My Past and Future

A mom's reflections on their similarities and differences

MARCH 26, 2018 | By Randi Mazzella

Repairing a Strained Grandparent-Grandchild Relationship

You want to be hands-on, but things worked out differently. Here's how to fix it.

MARCH 23, 2018 | By Kristen Sturt, Grandparents.com

New PBS Film Explores How We Feel About Death

Let that question shape your life, urges 'Into the Night' filmmaker Helen Whitney

MARCH 22, 2018 | By Deborah Quilter

How to Cope With a Parent Who Hoards

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

MARCH 21, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

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