Planning ahead for successful aging

We are in a time of ever-changing technology. Many older adults need to keep working, even after retirement, to make ends meet. Others want a job beca…

Here at Iona, we encounter many people who lack a support system of family or close friends to rely on as they age. We call it aging solo—and it’s…

Many older adults are entering or re-entering the workforce. But finding employment can be a big challenge, especially if you haven’t applied for a …

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,…