Enjoy Nature for a Longer, Healthier LifeAn emerging field of research, 'Eco Gerontology,' studies the union of human aging and the environmentOctober 15, 2024
OpinionHomelessness After Age 50 Is RisingHere is what we can do to prevent older adults from losing homesApril 19, 2024
Transfer Trauma: The Emotional Toll of Moving to a Care FacilityWhen moving is unsettling to your loved one, you can take steps to transform it into a positive new chapterJanuary 10, 2024
Left Out in the ColdThe number of people aged 80 and over is growing faster than the housing they need and can afford, raising concern they’ll end up on the streetJanuary 3, 2024
New Nursing Home Staffing Rules: Will They Help?The Biden administration aims to fix nursing home understaffing to improve care, but critics are pushing backOctober 3, 2023
Key Facts About Life-Plan CommunitiesThese developments, also called Continuing Care Retirement Communities, or CCRCs, offer a continuum of care, but be sure to look into these basic elements before signing a contractFebruary 24, 2023
Graying on the SpectrumAn ever-expanding bubble of Gen Z autistic youth will soon hit adulthood. What happens when they reach old age?September 1, 2022
New Trends in Retirement LivingOlder 55+ communities are wooing residents back with wellness, nature and cultural connectionsJune 27, 2022
The Housing Challenges Facing People With Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesPeople with intellectual and developmental disabilities are living longer. What housing solutions will be available for this already vulnerable population?January 4, 2022
Ageism in Dementia Care?This writer has been thinking about early-onset dementia and whether long-term care facilities are ready for Gen X residentsDecember 21, 2021
What is the Future of Assisted Living in America?Assisted living facilities were hit hard by the pandemic. Here's what the future holds.December 13, 2021