Noone enjoys thinking about what will happen after they’re gone, but planning ahead is one of the most caring things you can do for the people you love. That’s why August, National Make a Will Month, is the perfect time to create or update your will. Many people assume that wills are only necessary for...Read More

Have you ever found yourself replaying a stressful conversation, worrying about a health concern, struggling to fall asleep, or feeling overwhelmed by life’s changes? If so, you’re not alone. Many older adults are looking for simple, practical tools to support emotional well-being, reduce stress, and build resilience. One approach that has gained attention in recent...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

Writing offers possibilities: a memory waiting to be preserved, an idea waiting to bloom, or simply a moment of reflection captured before it slips away. For older adults especially, writing can be more than a hobby—it can be a source of joy, purpose, creativity, healing, and connection. Many people believe writing belongs to novelists, journalists,...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

If you are caring for an older adult — and especially if that person is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia — summer is not just an uncomfortable season. It is a dangerous one. As temperatures climb across New York City, the risks for vulnerable older adults rise with them, and the...Read More