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

If you are caring for an aging parent, spouse, or loved one, food safety may not be the first thing on your mind — but it should be near the top of your list. For older adults, a simple case of food poisoning is rarely simple. What might cause a younger, healthy person a day...Read More

Caregiving often brings deep emotional challenges long before a loved one’s passing—a phenomenon known as “anticipatory grief.” As caregivers navigate progressive declines in their loved one’s health, they may struggle with feelings of fear, helplessness, or loss—not just of the person as they once were, but of the life they once shared. This early grief...Read More

Contrary to common assumptions, engaging with technology may offer unexpected cognitive benefits as we age. A meta-analysis published in Nature Human Behaviour by researchers Jared F. Benge, University of Texas at Austin and Michael K. Scullin, Baylor University suggests that activities like playing video games, using brain-training apps, and even navigating social media can stimulate...Read More