Nov 10, 2026 —
Lung cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the United States. As recently as 2023, 228,058 cases were diagnosed, and 128,663 people die of lung cancer. What are the symptoms? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), some people have symptoms related to the lungs. Some people whose lung... Read More
Nov 2, 2026 —
November is National Family Caregivers Month. More people in the U.S. than ever before are providing care support for older relatives and friends. They are helping loved ones manage their health care and medications, assisting with the activities of daily living, making sure their loved ones are safe at home, or serving as an important... Read More
Oct 1, 2026 —
Did you get your flu shot yet? Last year’s severe flu season provided a big reminder of how dangerous seasonal influenza can be! Flu season 2025-2026 took the lives of 24,000 people, and caused 380,000 people to be hospitalized. Older adults are more likely to get the flu, and they’re at higher risk of dangerous... Read More
Oct 1, 2026 —
It would be understandable to have never heard of—or know much about—Lewy body dementia. It is a form of dementia that has only received global scientific attention in the last few decades. Scientists did not fully understand how common this form of dementia is until the 1990s. October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness month, a... Read More
Sep 15, 2026 —
Would you be ready to perform life-saving CPR? Imagine yourself confronting a situation in which you are with someone whose breathing has suddenly stopped. It might be an adult–often an older person–experiencing cardiac arrest. (There are more than 340,000 U.S. deaths each year from cardiac arrest.) Or it might be a person experiencing a fentanyl... Read More
Sep 1, 2026 —
Managing a loved one’s possessions takes a lot of emotional and physical work, especially during a period of grieving. For a house full of stuff, it makes sense to hire someone to sort, price, and sell the items for you in an estate sale. That way you can focus on what’s most important to you... Read More
Aug 15, 2026 —
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16% of people in the U.S. are providing unpaid eldercare. AARP reports that 60% of these caregivers also work at a paying job. Caregivers spend an average of 3.4 hours each day caring for their loved one, on top of the hours they put in at work. They assist loved ones who live at home, at a distance, or in a senior... Read More
Aug 1, 2026 —
Most of us know grief as a wave—devastating at first, then gradually, mercifully, receding. We return to work. We laugh again. We find a way to carry the loss rather than be crushed by it. But for some people, that wave never pulls back. The pain is as raw after a year as it was after a week. And now, neuroscience is beginning to explain why. ... Read More
Jul 15, 2026 —
As summer temperatures rise, so do the risks associated with heatwaves, particularly for older adults. According to the nonprofit Climate Central, more than 80% of the approximately 12,000 annual heat-related deaths in the United States occur in individuals over the age of 60. The growing older adult population will be more affected by more frequent heat waves fueled... Read More
Jul 1, 2026 —
Every July, communities around the country come together to celebrate Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the achievements, strength, and resilience of individuals with disabilities. This month not only celebrates the diverse experiences of people with disabilities but also raises awareness about the ongoing struggles and activism that have shaped the disability rights movement. Disability affects us... Read More
