What to Expect From Assisted Living Care

If you are considering a transition to assisted living for yourself, a parent or someone you know, it’s important to understand what to expect from this level of care before becoming a resident:

How much help is needed now? ...

 
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Report Reveals Seniors Are Optimistic About Aging

The Revera Report on Happiness is out, and its foundational finding is this: “You don’t just get wiser with age...The older you get, the happier and more optimistic you are about aging.” Produced in partnership with The International ...

 
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A Magical Journey with Robbie Kaye, Photojournalist: Documenting Goddesses

What began on a whimsy has now become a deep part of her soul and being. After launching a series of “a day at the...” shoots, which started with an antique mall and a junkyard (which were truly mind-opening in their own way, she says), Robbie Kaye, photojournalist, was sidetracked.

After spending a day at the beauty parlor, photographing the mature women who were regulars there, something changed. At first, ...

 
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Aging Caregivers for an Aging Population

So imagine you're 23 and you're taking care of your sister, who's 21 and just had a knee operation for a sports injury. You take her to physical therapy, help her get up and down the stairs, supply ice for her knee, remind her to keep it elevated (and keep off her feet) - no big deal. Just a few weeks ago, I did this for my mother-in-law after she had exploratory ...

 
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