Caring for someone with dementia can feel like you’re “on” 24/7. Questions pop up at all hours: Is it safe to give this medicine now? How do I calm my loved one when they are anxious? What should I do when they refuse to eat? And often, there’s no one immediately available to answer. This...Read More

“Intimate connections like those created during dating can alleviate stress, delay mental and physical decline, and help you live longer.” — Amanda Krisher, Associate Director of Behavioral Health at NCOA’s Center for Healthy Aging Embarking on the dating journey after age 50 can be both exciting and meaningful—like feeling those old butterflies all over again....Read More

… Plus, Driving Tips and Transportation Resources Driving is a big part of staying independent, but as we age, changes in vision, reflexes, and health can make it harder to stay safe on the road. It’s smart to plan, as AAA research shows that most people outlive their ability to drive safely by nearly a...Read More

September is National Preparedness Month—a time when FEMA, the American Red Cross, and many other organizations encourage all of us to take a closer look at how ready we are for the unexpected. This nationwide campaign began in 2004 after the events of 9/11 and is observed every September, with a special focus on September...Read More

The 2025 Trust & Will Estate Planning Report—the largest U.S. study of its kind based on 10,000 adults surveyed in January—reveals widespread awareness of estate planning (83%), but striking inaction: only 31% have wills, 11% have trusts, and 55% have no estate documents whatsoever. Americans’ views of the “American Dream” are shifting: nearly 60% no...Read More

The Bronx Museum of the Arts has unveiled WORKING KNOWLEDGE: Shared Imaginings, New Futures, a major new exhibition opening in spring 2025. Curated by Vera Petukhova as part of the Visions2030 initiative, the show will spotlight eleven socially engaged artists and collectives. Through participatory artworks, the exhibition invites visitors to shape knowledge systems, foster dialogue, and...Read More