Planning ahead for successful aging

Healthcare advance directives are legal forms where you can share your future healthcare and end-of-life care wishes with medical professionals and fa…

As a self-proclaimed “death junkie,” I’ve dedicated my career to working with people facing end-of-life questions and death. As a clinical ex…

A year ago, I wrote a blog post that details what I want to have happen if I get dementia or a disability--or when I face end of life.  My point #5 t…

More and more, people are finding themselves without someone in their lives to help them if they’re facing a sudden illness or injury. Additionally,…

Aging Solo refers to a growing demographic phenomenon. The good news is that people are living longer, and they are living healthier, meaning living m…

You may have heard the phrase, “house rich and cash poor” before. It’s a state of affairs that means you have a roof over your head, but you’r…

Making your home “age friendly”— or helping a loved one age in their home—can be a daunting task. Have an accessible main level bathroom? Need…

If you’re looking to age in your own home—or, are helping your parents do so—determining whether your home is safe is a first priority. That can…

Like most adults, you probably want to age in place, meaning you want to age in your longtime home or community for as long as possible. That said,…

Many families tell us that they wish they’d prepared earlier, started the difficult conversations sooner, or discussed their loved one’s wishes …