AARP New AARP study reveals aging migration trends of the 60+ population and views from local residents and community leaders To move or not to move? In October, AARP released a new in-depth study, which dispels the common myth that a majority of the 60+ population packs up their belongings and moves to warmer climates as they age. Acc... Read More

A recent report from Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) focused on negative attitudes about the disease and the impact on people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, as well as the effect on their families. Among the findings of the report: 24 percent of people with try to conceal their diagnosis. 40 percent of people with dementia re... Read More

This time of year, families and friends assemble from near and far to celebrate the holidays. What are your family traditions? Chances are that many of these customs were passed down from older family members. And yet, grandparents, great-grandparents and other elderly guests sometimes feel uncomfortable and isolated during the excitem... Read More

The Hormone Foundation recently surveyed unpaid family caregivers of people with diabetes. The Foundation, which is the public education affiliate of the Endocrine Society, wanted to better understand the daily needs and struggles of these caregivers. The online survey found that the major challenges in caring for those with diabetes i... Read More

Family caregivers are just about the busiest people around! But it's worthwhile to set aside a few minutes for creating resolutions that will make 2012 more meaningful and less stressful. Resolution No. 1: Take care of your own health. As we’ve seen in previous issues of Caring Right at Home, family caregivers are less likely... Read More

Edward noticed a strange red patch on the top of his head. It grew larger during the course of a week. Concerned, Edward sat down at his computer, went to his favorite search engine and entered the term "round skin sore." The search yielded many articles suggesting that his symptom could be a sign of skin cancer, Lyme disease, shi... Read More

In looking for practical ways to slow down the aging process, health-conscious seniors can now turn to fish oils as a significant anti-aging source. A recent British study found women over age 65 nearly doubled their muscle mass after exercise when taking fish oil supplements as compared to a placebo of olive oil. The fish oils helped ... Read More

In many cultures and most religious traditions, the elders of the community are looked upon as persons of wisdom and mature spirituality. The later years of life inspire many older adults to enhanced spiritual contemplation. Much of life’s work is done. Those past retirement age have already raised their families, been productive in so... Read More

As Kelly drove from the airport to her parents’ house, she thought, "I bet Mom will be making gingerbread." But as she pulled into the driveway, she was shocked to see that the grass was uncut, several days' mail was in the mailbox and when Dad came to the door, it was obvious that the house needed a good cleaning. Mom, always so metic... Read More

As Kelly drove from the airport to her parents’ house, she thought, "I bet Mom will be making gingerbread." But as she pulled into the driveway, she was shocked to see that the grass was uncut, several days' mail was in the mailbox and when Dad came to the door, it was obvious that the house needed a good cleaning. Mom, always so metic... Read More

If a family caregiver is on your holiday shopping list, you no doubt want to express your admiration and support with an especially thoughtful gift. Keep in mind that for people who are providing care for an elderly or disabled loved one, a gift-wrapped bauble may well be less welcome than practical offerings. Instead of roaming the ma... Read More

The first step in treating incontinece is to determine underlying causes and diagnose the type of incontinence the person is experiencing. Urge incontinence results from neurological damage, stokes, diabetes or the aftermath of bladder infections or kidney stones. In this circumstance, the individual does not receive a brain signa... Read More

Intergenerational living is on the upswing these days. For almost a century the trend was for seniors and adult children to live apart. But in today's economy, 20 percent of seniors over 65 are living with their children and/ or grandchildren. Mirroring this trend, younger adults are living with their parents longer as they pay off stu... Read More

Seniors are the fastest-growing group to adopt computer use and go on the internet.Online activities help keep older adults in touch with the world. They are sending email, watching videos of family on You Tube, checking out their childhood home on Google Maps, talking to friends and family on Skype,creating Facebook pages and blogging... Read More

Patients in their 50s with diabetes have nearly double the risk for developing "geriatric" ailments. Middle-aged adults with diabetes are much more likely to develop age-related conditions than their counterparts who don't have diabetes, according to a new study by the University of Michigan Health System and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare Sy... Read More