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Aging in Place
Aging in place or retirement home—What’s best for my senior loved ones?
Choosing between Aging in place and a retirement home: a comprehensive analysis to aid in making an informed decision.
Long-distance caregiving
Long-distance caregiving can take many forms, from managing your loved one’s finances and paying their bills, to providing emotional support. If you find yourself in the long-distance caregiving role, here…
Strategies to help battle loneliness and social isolation in our golden years
Lean on me? Research brings attention to potential strategies for reducing loneliness and social isolation in older adults living in the community and long-term care settings.
Why are we attached to certain places?
The feeling of attachment to a place is a universal feeling that responds to human needs. This feeling is increasingly important as you age, as it plays a role in maintaining a positive self-identity. But what does "place attachment" mean for older adults?
What’s on your bucket list?
A "bucket list" is a list of things you want to do or accomplish before you die. It can be a very good framework for thinking about your life goals, your health and your mortality, and discussing about it could help advance care planning.
Heading home from the hospital? Caregivers can play an important role in the discharge process
Are you are a caregiver to an older adult? Learn more about the importance of collaborating with the health care team in hospital-discharge planning for your loved one.