Seniors For Living

It’s not easy growing old in a society that values youth – even if you’re a famous actor. So says “The Waltons’” Ralph Waite, who is currently starring in “Old Henry,” an original short form limited series created and ...

As baby boomers become the largest population of older adults in the United States, the challenges of managing later life long-term care will undoubtedly become more complex. An article on Leadingage.org reports that PBS NewsHour has responded to this ...

Today's guest post is from Martha Stettinius, the author of the book "Inside the Dementia Epidemic: A Daughter's Memoir." Learn more about Martha below the post.

Congress has formed a new bipartisan Long-Term Care Commission to figure out how our ...

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s leaves little time to plan for what happens when your loved one needs more care. Most caregivers don’t even want to think about that possibility; some would rather burn out before reaching out ...

“I have dementia. I also have a life,” says Peter Dunlop in a short YouTube video from the Alzheimer’s Society.

His message couldn’t be clearer, and it’s a necessary wake-up call for the many of us who ...

Caregivers may often feel that life is on hold while they are responsible for the care of a loved one. Family gatherings and celebrations, such as weddings, reunions or graduations, may be difficult to attend with seniors who have Alzheimer’...

If you have ever been a pet owner, you understand how easily the animal(s) become a part of your family. Why then would we expect seniors with pets to easily leave their precious companions behind when making a senior ...

It’s the sixth leading cause of death and the only disease that cannot be prevented, cured or slowed. It afflicts approximately 5.4 million Americans, a number that grows by the second. Catch these and other startling stats in this video, ...

“When it comes to Alzheimer’s patients, studies have shown that music reduces agitation or improves behavioral issues such as violent outbursts,” says a new post on the Alzheimer’s Association blog.

Many dementia caregivers, whether in assisted living or ...

If you think college students don’t care about Alzheimer’s, you’re wrong.

Last August, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America created AFA on Campus, a new division that “builds on the momentum” of their AFA Teens program.

I ...