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Posted on October 30, 2025 - What happens when our days grow quieter with age? For many older adults, things begin to shift. There might be fewer social plans, more time at home, and less daily activity. Health changes may limit outings, close friends might live far away, and routines can slow down. Some people enjoy the calm, but for others, long hours without company can feel lonely. Thankfully, companionship doesn’t always need to come from another person. Connection can be found in many surprising forms. Here are a few thoughtful options that can bring comfort and connection into everyday life.

Posted on October 28, 2025 - Here are some suggestions from caregivers who have been there that may help you cope through the crises and the quiet times.

Posted on October 23, 2025 - If you are caring for someone with dementia, you’re likely experiencing what mental health professionals call “ambiguous loss”—a unique type of grief that occurs when your loved one is physically present but losing memories of your relationship. It’s one of the most challenging forms of loss because there’s no clear endpoint, no funeral to mark the transition, and no socially recognized way to mourn.

Posted on October 21, 2025 - A Consumer Reports investigation of 23 protein powders found that two-thirds of them contain more lead in a single serving than experts say is safe to have in a day.

Posted on October 16, 2025 - Samantha’s dad, Walter, had always been a proud, hardworking man. In his seventies, dementia began to cloud his memory. One afternoon, he asked where his mother was. Samantha froze; her grandmother had been gone for more than forty years. She gently told him the truth. Walter’s face fell, his eyes filled with tears, and for the rest of the day he seemed withdrawn and anxious. That night, Samantha replayed the moment in her mind. She felt awful knowing she had caused her dad to relive such a painful loss. Unsure how to handle it if it happened again, she searched online for answers and came across the term therapeutic fibbing. She realized it wasn’t about tricking someone but protecting them when the truth would cause distress.