This Fourth of July 2026, we will celebrate not only Independence Day but the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a milestone often referred to as the nation’s “Semiquincentennial.” This birthday offers a special opportunity to reflect on the changes we’ve witnessed throughout our lifetimes and the values that continue to...Read More

In many Black, Latino, Asian, and immigrant families, caring for an aging parent is treated as an expected family responsibility rather than a hardship to discuss openly. As a result, a caregiver’s own depression can go unrecognized for an extended period, often mistaken for ordinary fatigue. Two Cultural Scripts That Make This Harder to See...Read More

When a loved one can no longer manage on their own, most families discover the same hard truth: the system they assumed would help them largely does not. Medicare does not cover long-term care. Private insurance has become unaffordable for most households. And Medicaid requires families to exhaust nearly all of their savings before qualifying...Read More

Planning for solo aging—growing older without a spouse, partner, or nearby family support system—isn’t a niche concern anymore. Rising numbers of single adults, child-free households, and geographically dispersed families mean more people will need to design intentional, self-directed aging plans. Done well, solo aging is not just about risk mitigation, but about preserving autonomy, dignity,...Read More