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Transit agencies, take note: For the growing number of Americans over 65, mobility can’t wait. Protected streets, denser neighborhoods, and accessible medical care make urban life safer and healthier for everyone—especially the 65-and-up crowd, one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. population. By 2030, nearly 20 percent of... read more →

  As people age, it’s not uncommon for their personalities to change and for them to become more controlling.  It’s usually the result of medication, pain, the frustrations of having difficulty doing things that were once easy and changing family dynamics.  While it can be frustrating and even unpleasant at... read more →

  What do you do with an elderly person who is aggressive? Here are tips from our community forums: Keep your cool When a patient is being aggressive, use a calm, but firm tone of voice – it’s fine to take a moment to collect yourself if you need to... read more →

Mindfulness techniques can help you cope with anxiety and uncertainty by Barry J. Jacobs, November 7, 2016 Don't let the responsibilities of caregiving overwhelm you. Follow these tips to help alleviate stress. When a beleaguered family caregiver comes to me for counseling, I ask, "How do you cope with stress?"... read more →