It is not always obvious when an older adult needs help. Sometimes they will say something directly, or a health issue makes it clear. More often, the changes are subtle, and people do not want to worry others or admit they are struggling. Paying attention to small shifts can make it easier to step in...Read More

by Dina D’Alessandro, MS, RDN, CDN Reflecting on my menopause journey, and sharing insights on symptoms, nutrition, exercise, and mental well-being to empower women during Women’s History Month. Eight years ago, I shared my thoughts on approaching menopause in a blog post titled “The Chicken and the Egg.” Now, at 56, I’ve journeyed through the...Read More

Changes in hearing, vision, smell, and balance are common in later life. Because these shifts develop gradually, they are often overlooked. Yet they directly affect communication, nutrition, mobility, safety, and mental energy. When sensory input weakens, the brain works harder to interpret information. That added strain can look like irritability, withdrawal, fatigue, or reduced confidence....Read More

When an aging parent begins to need care, siblings often assume love will be enough to keep everyone aligned. It rarely works that way. Care decisions surface history, personality, financial stress, and deeply held beliefs about responsibility. What looks like disagreement about logistics is often something much older and more emotional. Research shows sibling tension...Read More

What Older Adults Need to Know to Stay Safe On Thursday, March 5, 2026, communities nationwide observe National Slam the Scam Day, a public awareness campaign led by the Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General. The goal is simple but important: help people—especially older adults—recognize scams, avoid financial loss, and know...Read More

by Jeff Nesler Transforming Lives Through Movement and Breath For Diane Jacobowitz, movement has never simply been a profession but a lifelong calling. Long before she began teaching Fitness Empowerment classes or guiding students through Essentrics®, she felt an instinctive connection to dance and the human body in motion. “I knew it from before I...Read More