Transportation is one of the most persistent problems in family caregiving. An oncology course means twenty visits. Dialysis means three mornings a week, indefinitely. Families absorb this with vacation days, car services, and arguments about the bus, and many never learn that New York already pays for these trips when the person receiving care has...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

There is a particular kind of comfort that comes from sharing a home with an animal. The sound of a dog’s tail wagging at the door. A cat settling into a warm lap on a quiet afternoon. A bird chirping at the first light of morning. For millions of older adults across the country, these...Read More

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time to focus on an eye disease that often develops quietly and can cause permanent vision loss before a person realizes anything is wrong. Glaucoma affects the optic nerve, which is essential for vision, and while it cannot be cured, early detection and treatment can protect sight and slow...Read More