Caregiving affects millions of Americans and continues to shape family life, work, and community support systems. Every few years the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP survey…
Where is the happiest place on Earth? That answer is subjective, but for many people, decades of memorable marketing have made “Disney World” synonymous with joy. Disney’s brand…
The need for older Americans and their families to plan proactively for the later years of retirement—while they are still healthy and independent—has never been more urgent. Just…
It’s a familiar situation: you or a loved one faces a serious health issue, and a team of specialists unloads a flood of information—tests to schedule, treatment options…
There was a heartbreaking story in the Washington Post this week about an elderly man in China named Han Zicheng who tried putting himself up for adoption. His…
Although the inauguration is now behind us, debate continues about what influenced voters in November. A recent survey of older adults mirrors many exit polls: retirees and pre-retirees…
Deciding to move into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), also known as a life plan community, is a proactive step to prepare for the uncertainties of aging.…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused profound hardship. Tens of thousands of Americans have died and millions have been infected. Countless people have lost their jobs, and many face…