Changing Medicare plans can be tricky, especially when going from a supplement to an Advantage plan. See an expert before making this move.

While research shows that a positive attitude about aging contributes to healthier aging, society continues to do the opposite. Ageism lives.

Dear Carol: What can I do to help my parents make their home more age-friendly? They’ve lived there for over 30 years,...

Older adults have dryer skin, so their hygiene schedule might look different than is used to. Even so, we should watch for self-neglect

There are pros and cons to evaluate for hiring a private caregiver with the legal working being one of the most challenging

Adult children should refrain from pushing aging parents for change when that's essentially in the child's self-interest.

Caregivers sacrifice enormous amounts of time, energy, and often their own money to take care of aging parents. Yet, siblings can sue.

The stigma that accompanies adult incontinence makes it emotionally difficult for older adults accept the need for protective briefs.

Twice a year, Minding Our Elders features tech products and services that can help caregivers and older adults. Join us in this July roundup!

A dementia diagnosis can change life in many ways, one of them being that friends drift away and loneliness becomes part of life

Dear Carol: After decades together, my wife no longer recognizes me. She’s been living with Alzheimer’s for nearly ten years, so this is...

Medical tests and aggressive treatments are not always the best way to go for older adults. Their goals of care need to be considered.

When a once-supportive spouse becomes cognitively compromised, a heart-wrenching transition is forced that changes their dynamic

Even the most well-intentioned caregiver gets stressed, and this stress can show in tone of voice and body language. Read for tips:

In this video, A Place for Mom's Niki Gewirtz speaks with caregiving expert Carol Bradley Bursack (author of "Minding Our Elders") about the five key steps for having an empathetic, effective conversation about senior care with loved ones. They also discuss the serious financial, physical, and emotional effects that caregiving has on women specifically, citing A Place for Mom's research. | Key moments | 0:00 Intro 1:20 Women and caregiving statistics 2:47 Step 1: Practice empathy and set up a time to talk 4:30 Step 2: Be prepared 6:04 Step 3: Listen and stay engaged 8:18 Step 4: End the conversation on good terms 9:29 Step 5: Plan for the next steps 11:08 Conclusion | Links from the video | Discussion guide https://www.aplaceformom.com/image/web-lighthouse/prod/senior-living-conversation-guide.pdf Article: How to Talk to Elderly Parents About Assisted Living https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/talk-about-assisted-living AgingCare Forum https://www.agingcare.com/caregiver-forum | Subscribe to A Place for Mom | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC63Y6jrxR2ztcW0-tMn12zg | Information and advice on senior care, costs, and more | A Place for Mom: https://www.aplaceformom.com Caregiver Resources: https://www.aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources ELMOUJEEMK5MKUPU

Anosognosia is a condition where people with dementia are convinced that they are fine. Read on to see how it's different than denial.

Consistency with caregivers is dementia care is vital, yet hired in-home care and facility care can fall short. What's the issue?

Going on hospice means accepting impending death even with a new year on the horizon. Working through the grief will eventually deliver hope.

Holiday gatherings emphasize the pain we've felt after a death because the person is missing from so much tradition.

Older adults often resist seeing doctors even when changes in their health are evident. Blood work can help uncover the reason for their symptoms.

Experiencing a stroke can lead to life-changing set-backs and disability which understandably can lead to depression. Here's how to help:

Moving older adults from rural to metro settings is tricky. When considering assisted living, look at all options.

Pharmacists are often an overlooked resource when it comes to managing our aging parents' health. Use them for better results!

Thirty minutes of daily brain games strengthened neural activity in memory centres, making older brains look ten years younger on scans.

Families provide medical-level care in the home, yet few resources are there to help. How can they get equipment with less expense?

We worry about aging parents and want them to cut back on what we see is risky. That can be unfair to them. They need to live.

Starting treatment early in hospice tied to shorter survival for patients not imminently dying

Older couples often want to care for each other without help but often that endangers both of them. Here are tips to help:

The official U.S. government website for Medicare, a health insurance program for people age 65 or older and younger people with disabilities.

A team of scientists at TTUHSC has published new evidence suggesting that the brain’s protective shield remains largely intact in a commonly used mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.

Family caregivers are challenged to provide complicated care for their parents, often without training. Here's help:

Conventional wisdom says older adults want to move in with their kids as they age. but reality is often quite different.

From a blood test to the unexpected role of lithium, these findings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment of the memory-robbing condition.

Fear of falls is justified as people age but managing balance and medications can go a long way toward prevention. Read more:

Four scientists at the forefront of dementia research speak about what kind of future they envision for people with the condition.

Sleeping too much and losing interest in hygiene can signal depression or some type of cognitive change. A medical exam is necessary.

Retirement can be great, but challenging oneself physically and mentally are important to staying well enough to enjoy life.

Dear Carol: I supported and cared for my parents for years before they both died days apart last year. Now, my husband...

Losing a long-time caregiver can be traumatic for an older adult, particularly one with Alzheimer's. Here are thoughts on replacing them.

Everyone ages differently, yet everyone experiences changes as they get older, many of which they may ignore out of fear. Friends can help:

Understanding dementia from the viewpoint of someone living with it can help us be better caregivers. Here are some tips:

A single-cell epigenomic and transcriptomic atlas across six brain regions in Alzheimer’s disease reveals widespread epigenomic relaxation and information loss, associated with the selective depletion...