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Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

Psychology says the loneliness that arrives after 65 isn't an inevitable feature of aging - it's the accumulated result of every friendship that was allowed to thin, every phone call that was delayed, every invitation that wasn't extended, compounded quietly over decades until the social life that once maintained itself without effort requires more effort than it has ever required and more energy than is currently available - Silicon Canals

Loneliness often stems from a series of small decisions that weaken social connections over time.
#aging
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 hours ago

Psychology says people who slowly become unpleasant to be around as they get older didn't develop new flaws - they lost the motivation to manage the old ones, and the management, it turns out, was doing considerably more work than anyone around them understood while it was still running - Silicon Canals

People don't become worse with age; they simply stop managing their flaws as their energy to do so diminishes.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The most painful thing about watching a parent age isn't the physical decline. It's the moment you catch them deferring to you on a decision they would have made without hesitation ten years ago, and you both feel the transfer of authority that neither of you agreed to. - Silicon Canals

The real challenge of aging parents lies in the subtle shifts of authority and uncertainty in their decision-making.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals

Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The hardest part of watching your parents age isn't the decline. It's the moment you realize you've become the adult in the room and nobody appointed you and there's no one above you anymore. - Silicon Canals

Watching parents age reveals uncomfortable truths and shifts the balance of power in family dynamics, leading to unexpected responsibilities and existential challenges.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 hours ago

Psychology says people who slowly become unpleasant to be around as they get older didn't develop new flaws - they lost the motivation to manage the old ones, and the management, it turns out, was doing considerably more work than anyone around them understood while it was still running - Silicon Canals

People don't become worse with age; they simply stop managing their flaws as their energy to do so diminishes.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

The most painful thing about watching a parent age isn't the physical decline. It's the moment you catch them deferring to you on a decision they would have made without hesitation ten years ago, and you both feel the transfer of authority that neither of you agreed to. - Silicon Canals

The real challenge of aging parents lies in the subtle shifts of authority and uncertainty in their decision-making.
Relationships
fromHuffPost
10 hours ago

The Best Sex Positions For People Over 60, According To Sex Experts

Aging can change sexuality, but satisfying sex is possible with adjustments and a focus on comfort.
Health
fromHarvard Gazette
5 days ago

Rethinking what it means to age - Harvard Gazette

Living longer does not equate to living healthier, as many older adults face chronic health conditions.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the reason aging people feel like they don't matter isn't about what they've lost - it's that society defines mattering as productivity and visibility, and the moment you step outside those narrow roles, your value becomes invisible even to people who love you - Silicon Canals

Retirement and aging can lead to feelings of invisibility and worthlessness due to society's narrow definitions of productivity.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The hardest part of watching your parents age isn't the decline. It's the moment you realize you've become the adult in the room and nobody appointed you and there's no one above you anymore. - Silicon Canals

Watching parents age reveals uncomfortable truths and shifts the balance of power in family dynamics, leading to unexpected responsibilities and existential challenges.
Medicine
fromSocial Media Explorer
5 hours ago

The Silent Two-Decade Build-Up of Alzheimer's - Social Media Explorer

Changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's can begin years before symptoms appear, yet assessments often occur only after noticeable cognitive decline.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
6 hours ago

Nurses Forge Alliances to Protect Patients From Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Nurses demand the abolition of ICE and improved patient rights protections in healthcare settings.
LA real estate
fromwww.npr.org
17 hours ago

65, single, seeking a roommate: More seniors are being priced out of living alone

Older adults increasingly share homes due to rising housing costs, with a significant increase in those aged 65 and over seeking roommates.
fromArchDaily
15 hours ago

Senior Citizens' Home in Novy Bydzov / Architektura

The building is conceived as four independently functioning households for approximately 60 residents, fully barrier-free, emphasizing independence and accessibility for the elderly.
Renovation
#happiness
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago
Writing

I'm 66 and I spent four decades chasing the version of happiness I saw in other people's living rooms - and the day I stopped, I noticed I'd been happy in my own kitchen all along - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
Mindfulness

The happiest older adults aren't optimists - they're realists who stopped arguing with reality - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Relationships

I'm 73 and my husband asked me what makes me happy and I gave him the answer I thought he wanted to hear - our kids, our grandkids, our home - but the real answer is I genuinely don't know anymore because I've spent forty years editing my joy to fit other people's expectations - Silicon Canals

Writing
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago

I'm 66 and I spent four decades chasing the version of happiness I saw in other people's living rooms - and the day I stopped, I noticed I'd been happy in my own kitchen all along - Silicon Canals

Measuring happiness against others' lives leads to perpetual dissatisfaction and obscures personal contentment.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The happiest older adults aren't optimists - they're realists who stopped arguing with reality - Silicon Canals

Happiness in older adults stems from acceptance of reality rather than constant positivity or optimism.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I'm 73 and my husband asked me what makes me happy and I gave him the answer I thought he wanted to hear - our kids, our grandkids, our home - but the real answer is I genuinely don't know anymore because I've spent forty years editing my joy to fit other people's expectations - Silicon Canals

Editing joy to fit others' expectations can lead to losing sight of what truly makes one happy.
Running
fromiRunFar
1 day ago

Running and Aging: Finding Surprise Improvements

Crown King Scramble 50k offers a consistent and challenging course for runners, fostering a strong community and personal growth through endurance.
#retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
Retirement

Psychologists explain that people who feel neglected in retirement aren't necessarily being ignored - they're experiencing the sudden absence of the role-based relationships that made them feel valued for forty years - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 hours ago
Mental health

I'm 66 and I woke up last Thursday and realized I couldn't name a single thing I was looking forward to - not because nothing good was happening but because I'd trained myself to find meaning in being needed and nobody needs me anymore - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago
Relationships

I retired at 64 with a generous pension and a calendar full of plans - and by month three I was staring at my phone realizing I had nobody to call just to talk, not because I needed something - Silicon Canals

Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychologists explain that people who feel neglected in retirement aren't necessarily being ignored - they're experiencing the sudden absence of the role-based relationships that made them feel valued for forty years - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to feelings of invisibility and loss of identity as relationships formed at work fade away.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
2 hours ago

I'm 66 and I woke up last Thursday and realized I couldn't name a single thing I was looking forward to - not because nothing good was happening but because I'd trained myself to find meaning in being needed and nobody needs me anymore - Silicon Canals

Finding purpose in being needed can lead to a loss of personal desires and identity after retirement.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I retired at 64 with a generous pension and a calendar full of plans - and by month three I was staring at my phone realizing I had nobody to call just to talk, not because I needed something - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to unexpected loneliness and a realization of the lack of genuine friendships built outside of work.
Mindfulness
fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

21 Less Obvious Young Person Habits That Can Silently Harm People Later In Life

Constant availability to others is psychologically damaging and undermines personal boundaries.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Meet Abi: Humancompanionship robot for senior communities debuts from Australia to Bay Area

Abi is a social humanoid robot designed to provide companionship to residents in assisted senior living facilities.
#caregiving
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A Place for Mom's new CMO has a plan for the millennial caregiving boom

Millennials are becoming the new sandwich generation, prompting caregiving brands to adapt marketing strategies to reach them effectively.
Health
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Dear Mary: I have become a carer for my wife who is ill and we are no longer intimate. Is it ever alright to pay for sex?

Caring for a partner with a long-term illness can be challenging, but maintaining positivity and support is essential for both individuals.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The impossible task of caring for ageing parents who did not care for you: There's a lot of reliving old triggers'

Caring for aging parents can be complex, especially when relationships are marked by abuse or estrangement.
Marketing
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A Place for Mom's new CMO has a plan for the millennial caregiving boom

Millennials are becoming the new sandwich generation, prompting caregiving brands to adapt marketing strategies to reach them effectively.
Health
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Dear Mary: I have become a carer for my wife who is ill and we are no longer intimate. Is it ever alright to pay for sex?

Caring for a partner with a long-term illness can be challenging, but maintaining positivity and support is essential for both individuals.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The impossible task of caring for ageing parents who did not care for you: There's a lot of reliving old triggers'

Caring for aging parents can be complex, especially when relationships are marked by abuse or estrangement.
NYC parents
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

I started raising my grandson just a few months into my retirement. My wife and I want to give him a good life, but it's financially draining.

Martin Odum and his wife are raising their grandson Noah, who has spina bifida, after previously raising their granddaughter.
SF parents
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16

Sophia Scott's family faces the challenges of her rare, incurable condition, Sanfilippo syndrome, which causes childhood dementia and impacts their lives significantly.
Remote teams
fromInc
3 days ago

My Team Wants To Work From Home -- But Some Of Them Are Terrible At It

Balancing remote work fairness is challenging when performance varies significantly among staff.
Health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Things Physician Mothers Don't Talk About

Strength is often misrepresented as silence, leading to feelings of inadequacy in motherhood and personal identity.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
4 days ago

body agency and the ways wearable devices let people regain control of their physical forms

Body agency is a power returned after an incident took it away from the user's physical form, and some wearable devices and technologies have this exact goal in mind.
Wearables
Public health
fromMail Online
4 days ago

Elderly people should be SEPARATED on flights to speed up evacuations

Elderly passengers should be distributed evenly on flights to enhance emergency evacuation efficiency.
Careers
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Burnt-out managers are destroying teams. These 5 daily habits reverse it

Burnout among managers is prevalent, but resilience can be built through specific daily habits, including openly practicing self-care.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 hours ago

My Wife's Sister Dropped Her 1-Year-Old Twins With Us Due to a Family Emergency. When She Texted Us an Update, I Was Floored.

Renata's manipulative behavior has destroyed trust, justifying a refusal to provide future childcare.
Parenting
fromIndependent
3 days ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 hours ago

My Wife's Sister Dropped Her 1-Year-Old Twins With Us Due to a Family Emergency. When She Texted Us an Update, I Was Floored.

Renata's manipulative behavior has destroyed trust, justifying a refusal to provide future childcare.
Parenting
fromIndependent
3 days ago

My 10-year-old son watched porn at a friend's house - but I have no idea how to talk to him about it

Reactions to a child's discovery of pornography can influence their willingness to communicate openly.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
12 hours ago

Not everyone who avoids asking for help is proud. Some of them asked once, received it with a lecture attached, and learned that the cost of support was a small erosion of standing they could never quite earn back. - Silicon Canals

Asking for help can lead to unintended consequences that affect relationships and self-perception.
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

In defence of dropping dead: the burden of extended care for aged parents is a heavy new phenomenon | Lucinda Holdforth

Modern longevity presents both a hopeful narrative of progress and a burden of economic, social, and psychological challenges for individuals and society.
#emotional-health
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
Retirement

I'm 66 and I spent forty years trying to stay positive through everything - and what I actually created was a life where nobody knew me well enough to notice when I was drowning - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
Retirement

Tough it out' was the only emotional instruction a whole generation of men ever received - and now they're sitting in retirement wondering why their body aches and nobody calls - Silicon Canals

Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

People who were always the strong one in the family often become the loneliest person in the room after 65. Every link must be real and accurate - Silicon Canals

Being the strong one in a family can lead to profound loneliness in later life due to a lack of emotional reciprocity.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

I'm 66 and I spent forty years trying to stay positive through everything - and what I actually created was a life where nobody knew me well enough to notice when I was drowning - Silicon Canals

Staying positive can lead to hidden struggles and emotional isolation, as individuals often mask their true feelings to appear strong.
Retirement
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Tough it out' was the only emotional instruction a whole generation of men ever received - and now they're sitting in retirement wondering why their body aches and nobody calls - Silicon Canals

Retirement brings a realization of emotional neglect and the need for deeper connections among men.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

People who were always the strong one in the family often become the loneliest person in the room after 65. Every link must be real and accurate - Silicon Canals

Being the strong one in a family can lead to profound loneliness in later life due to a lack of emotional reciprocity.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'What if I die first?' Making a plan is key for family caregivers. Here's how

Family caregivers for adults with disabilities worry most about the future and lack of planning for care after their own death.
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromForbes
5 days ago

How Independent Medical Practices Can Scale Through Systems Thinking

Independent medical practices struggle to grow due to structural challenges, not clinical outcomes, in a healthcare economy favoring larger organizations.
Healthcare
fromForbes
5 days ago

How Independent Medical Practices Can Scale Through Systems Thinking

Independent medical practices struggle to grow due to structural challenges, not clinical outcomes, in a healthcare economy favoring larger organizations.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

Psychology says people who mellow out as they get older aren't the ones who suffered less - they're the ones who decided, at some point and without always knowing they were deciding, that the suffering was going to make them more open rather than less, and that decision, remade daily in small ways that nobody notices, is the entire difference - Silicon Canals

Emotional responses to life's challenges can change over time, leading to greater peace and stability despite ongoing difficulties.
Books
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Illuminating the Complexities of Caregiving

Rebecca McClanahan's caregiving memoir offers fresh perspectives on family dynamics, grief, and meaning through beautifully crafted narrative and literary integration.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Help Someone Have an Empathy Makeover

Empathy can be developed through structured reflection and practice, enhancing mental health and relationship dynamics.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

What Physicians Retiring in the Next 5 Years Are Doing With Their 401(k)s Right Now

A pension significantly limits Roth conversion opportunities and increases tax burdens for retiring physicians.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Start Strong But Never Finish? 4 Causes and 4 Solutions

Starting strong and quitting is common due to tedium, poor planning, and discouragement; recognizing patterns and seeking support can help overcome this.
Healthcare
fromIndependent
1 week ago

How the business of looking after an ageing population is facing a crisis

Ireland's nursing home sector is approaching a crisis stage, according to Bojana Djordjevic.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says if you want your 70s to be the best years of your life you have to stop doing something most people don't quit until it's too late - and the quitting isn't dramatic, it's just the daily decision to stop measuring yourself by a standard that was always someone else's and never actually yours - Silicon Canals

Measuring worth by external standards leads to dissatisfaction; true value comes from personal fulfillment, not societal expectations.
#friendship
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How to Cultivate Adult Friendships

Negative beliefs about rejection hinder relationship building, while consistent interactions and practicing social skills foster connections and reduce anxiety.
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
Relationships

Psychology says the most isolating part of retirement isn't being alone - it's realizing that most of your relationships were held together by proximity, routine, and utility, not genuine curiosity about who you are - Silicon Canals

Most relationships are maintained by physical proximity rather than genuine connection, a truth that becomes evident in retirement.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How to Cultivate Adult Friendships

Negative beliefs about rejection hinder relationship building, while consistent interactions and practicing social skills foster connections and reduce anxiety.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the most isolating part of retirement isn't being alone - it's realizing that most of your relationships were held together by proximity, routine, and utility, not genuine curiosity about who you are - Silicon Canals

Most relationships are maintained by physical proximity rather than genuine connection, a truth that becomes evident in retirement.
Medicine
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I vibe coded an AI caregiving system for my aging parents. Now I'm building a startup to share the tech with others.

Srdjan Stakic developed an AI system to monitor his elderly parents' health and is launching a company to offer this technology to others.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Parental Burnout Is a Social Problem, Not a Personal Failure

Parental burnout has reached unprecedented levels, with over 40% of parents feeling exhausted and overwhelmed daily.
Health
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Why employees with chronic pain feel shame-and how they can break free

Chronic pain affects 23% of U.S. adults, impacting productivity and costing the economy $722 billion annually.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I'm 66 and my wife Donna pointed out that I fix things around the house the morning after every argument. Not because I'm avoiding the conversation. Because in my family, repair was always physical. You didn't say sorry. You replaced the broken shelf. You re-grouted the tiles. You showed up with actions because words were a foreign language nobody in the house had learned to speak. - Silicon Canals

Apologies can be structural actions rather than just verbal expressions, especially for men raised in environments where emotions were not openly discussed.
Parenting
fromBustle
1 week ago

Are Your Parents Guilty Of The Boomer Hospital Reveal?

Many older adults avoid sharing health issues with family, often prioritizing their independence over communication.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
Medicine
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Autism in older adults: the health system must recognize its effects

Autism research neglects adults, yet older autistic individuals face higher rates of heart disease, Parkinson's-like symptoms, osteoporosis, and dementia, requiring systematic investigation and adapted healthcare pathways.
Miscellaneous
fromHarvard Gazette
4 weeks ago

Aging independently, by design - Harvard Gazette

Most older adults prefer aging in their own homes, but the reality involves complex challenges around physical ability, financial resources, and community support systems.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Mother, Clinician, Witness: Healing Communities

Violence against children impacts the entire community, necessitating protective programs and trauma-informed care for meaningful change.
#family-dynamics
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Relationships

If you want to feel more appreciated by your family as you get older, say goodbye to these 9 behaviors most Boomers don't realize push others away - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Relationships

If you want to feel more appreciated by your family as you get older, say goodbye to these 9 behaviors most Boomers don't realize push others away - Silicon Canals

Health
fromScienceDaily
2 weeks ago

This simple habit could help seniors live longer and stay independent

Regular cycling in older adults significantly reduces long-term care needs and mortality risk, with strongest effects among non-drivers.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Behavioral scientists found that the people who become less likeable with age but more respected are operating on a principle most people understand intellectually but can't execute emotionally - that respect and likeability are often inversely correlated after 60, because likeability requires you to shrink and respect requires you to hold your shape, and most people spent their first six decades shrinking and their last two deciding that holding their shape matters more than fitting into someone else's fra

Standing up for oneself can lead to decreased likability, but it is a necessary part of emotional maturity and self-respect.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Caring for the Part of You That Wants to Die

Suicide ideation affects 15.6% of U.S. adults, with significant risk factors including mental disorders, trauma, and social circumstances.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When the Family Helper Needs Help

Family helpers or overfunctioners take on excess responsibility at the expense of their own well-being, often leading to burnout, frustration, and isolation.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

The Day I Realized My Son Wasn't Defiant, He Was Ashamed

Understanding a child's emotional state is crucial; shame can manifest as feelings of worthlessness, impacting behavior and communication.
Health
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

I'm 66 and a doctor I'd never met before looked at my chart and said "do you have someone at home" and the way she asked it - clinical, not warm - made me realize the question wasn't about companionship, it was about whether anyone would notice if something happened to me between appointments, and I've been sitting with that distinction ever since - Silicon Canals

Social isolation in retirement creates invisibility where daily routines no longer intersect with others, risking being unnoticed for extended periods.
Mental health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

San Jose day center CEO helps people with dementia - San Jose Spotlight

Maria Nicolacoudis leads Hearts & Minds, providing essential care for adults with dementia and support for their families.
Retirement
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

32 Older People Are Sharing The Issues They Face That Aren't Talked About Enough

Older Americans face overlooked challenges including disrespect from younger generations, lack of formal address etiquette, and senior women experiencing homelessness due to insufficient retirement savings and inflation.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

My parents are in their 60s and watching them begin to slow down is the first thing in my adult life that research can't help me process - Silicon Canals

Adult children experience role reversal with aging parents, navigating the emotional complexity of shifting from receiving guidance to providing support while preserving parental independence.
Real estate
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

There Is a Clear Next Step for My Aging Parents. My Mother Is Furious at Me for Even Suggesting It.

Parents refuse to sell a deteriorating, father-built home, creating financial strain and risking inheritance loss for their adult child.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
1 month ago

Healthy Lifestyle for Seniors: What to Prioritize After 60

As you age, your body gets less efficient at repair and recovery, as your: Immune system gradually loses some of its resilience Digestion slows Chances of chronic conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis increase Retirement can also impact your health in complex ways. While stepping away from work often reduces stress, it may lead to less physical activity and fewer social interactions-both of which can raise your health risks.
Alternative medicine
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

My twins go to preschool at a nursing home. Its taught them about empathy and grief.

An intergenerational preschool program prioritizing empathy and community connection with seniors develops children's social-emotional skills beyond traditional academic readiness measures.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

People who were always the strong one in the family often become the loneliest person in the room after 65 - Silicon Canals

A strong family role can lead to isolation and unrecognized mental health needs in older adults when their support role diminishes.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Some Good News for Sandwich-Generation Caregivers

Caregiving across multiple generations strengthens family bonds, boosts emotional well-being through serotonin release, and builds resilience despite financial and role-related challenges.
Relationships
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Aging in place drives family caregiving, but at what cost?

Lower-income adults are significantly more likely to be caregivers for aging relatives than higher-income adults, with women bearing disproportionate emotional and physical health burdens from caregiving responsibilities.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

20 Older People Are Sharing The Issues They Face That Aren't Talked About Enough

Older Americans face persistent, underreported problems including workplace ageism, mobility decline, inadequate women's health research, excessive telemarketing, and patronizing treatment.
#home-care
Medicine
fromDaily Mom magazine
3 months ago

Guide To In-Home Care For Elderly Parents Recovering From Surgery

Thorough preparation, understanding age-related risks, home modifications, and professional caregiving support improve postoperative recovery for elderly parents.
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I'm Caring For My Aging Father. It's Taken Over My Life.

Father likely has Alzheimer's causing profound cognitive decline; eldest daughter carries unpaid caregiving responsibilities, manages medical decisions and paperwork, and experiences emotional burden.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm raising my four-year-old granddaughter on my own in my 60s. I expect to work until I die.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dorenne Simonson, 66, who is her granddaughter's kinship care provider in New Jersey. Simonson has parented her since she was two months old. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. I've always been in a situation where I had to spend whatever I made. There's no retirement account when you're single and raise five kids by yourself.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Three generations live next door - and it's helping this family afford both housing and elder care

Lauren McCadney had always wanted to live next door to friends or family. In her late 50s, she finally made that happen, though not the way she'd planned. In 2020, Lauren's mother, who had been living with her brother and his family in Frederick, Maryland, died. Lauren, who was going through a difficult divorce and doesn't have children, decided she wanted to be closer to her family and help her brother care for their dad, who was dealing with his own health challenges.
Relationships
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

A Unique Chance for Long-Term Care

A Utah facility will provide long-term, tiered mental health and substance use treatment for people experiencing homelessness, replacing short-term "treat and street" approaches.
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