Most people know the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) as the law that bans housing discrimination based on race or national origin. Fewer people realize how often it is relevant for older adults. Though the FHA does not list age itself as…
How the Alzheimer’s Society’s “Microbes and Minds Garden” Became One of the Most Thought-Provoking Installations at the 2026 Chelsea Flower Show Every spring, a remarkable tradition unfolds on the grounds of London’s Royal Hospital Chelsea. For five days, some of…
Rick and Mary Williams had happily lived in their home in California for 22 years but began to question whether it was the right place for them to grow old. That question sits at the heart of Senior Spaces, a new…
New research suggests that helping care for grandchildren may improve memory and strengthen overall brain function, and you don’t have to babysit every day to benefit. These benefits may be modest, but they may still prove meaningful over time. If…
More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. A significant and often overlooked portion of them live alone — without a spouse, family member, or paid caregiver present in the home. For these individuals, the challenge…
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing for a growing need to care for veterans with dementia. At the same time, new research is shedding light on how Alzheimer’s disease develops and how it might one day be…
Over 4 million U.S. adults are expected to reach age 65 in 2026. For those planning to retire in the coming years, location matters. Your place of retirement can affect your budget and living expenses, health, and quality of life. Retirees…
In conversations about aging populations, we often focus on policy, healthcare systems, and long-term care costs. But sometimes the most meaningful support for older adults comes from something far simpler: consistent human connection. A recent story from BBC Travel highlights…
The recent disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona, has highlighted the difficult balancing act many families face: older adults’ strong desire to remain in their own homes and their adult children’s equally strong desire to keep them…
Families facing dementia often struggle with a painful question: How do we keep someone safe without taking away their quality of life? Traditional memory care settings have historically leaned toward safety first; locked units, structured routines, and limited independence. Those…