When you’re choosing or evaluating a senior living community for your loved one, it’s easy to focus on safety, meals, and medical care – and all of those matter deeply. But there’s another element that often gets overlooked and is just as essential to their quality of life: entertainment…

While virtual programs peaked during Covid, a new Northwestern University study shows that virtual group singing can significantly improve emotional well-being and cognition while reducing loneliness among older adults – anytime, anywhere! The study found that older adults…

The relationship between a child and a person living with dementia can be very enriching for both. In our Caregiver Summit, I interviewed Kathryn Harrison…

Family disputes over elderly parents are more common when multiple children are involved. Siblings may be wondering how to protect the money of elderly parents from a financially dependent brother or sister. Relationship tensions may escalate…

We live in uncertain times. Health and natural disasters seem to spring up more frequently and in unexpected places. Health care costs continue to rise. But one thing is certain, you can be prepared for any scenario by just being pro-active. Senior communities may face…

As we age, social connections can become harder to maintain. Retirement, the loss of loved ones, mobility challenges, or even global events like pandemics can leave older adults feeling isolated and alone. But what if the key to combating loneliness was something…

Most care partners are thrust into their duties through a crisis situation: a sudden diagnosis; a slip or fall. I was one of those, thrust into a situation after my sister passed…

My last article for Sixty and Me covered the topic of social prescribing – connecting individuals to non-medical interventions to improve health and well-being. As I highlighted, music is one of the most powerful tools in this approach, offering a unique…

Did you know music can be a powerful tool to support individuals with dementia? Two new studies have shown that music, used correctly, can help keep dementia at bay. This is encouraging news for both family caregivers and senior living communities looking for ways to enhance care…

Technology can sometimes feel overwhelming for older adults, but it can also be a valuable tool to help them age comfortably while supporting caregivers in their roles. Here are some practical, user-friendly tech gifts that are designed to make life easier for both seniors…