Lifeline

August is National Wellness Month, and if you are caring for a parent, a spouse, or someone else you love, you have probably already read a dozen wellness reminders this week. Most of them were about the person you care for. This one is about you.

Caregiving is meaningful work, and it is also demanding work. Your health, your rest, and your peace of mind are not luxuri...

Every April, the Alzheimer’s Association releases its Facts and Figures report, the news covers the scariest number in it for a day, and then everyone moves on. The 2026 report came out on April 21, and its headline figure is 7.4 million. If you’ve ever wondered how...

You may notice it slowly. Your mother stops answering the phone as often. Your father skips the church group he loved. Meals feel less important. The house feels quieter. What looks like normal aging on the surface may actually be something else, and recognizing that difference matters.

Mental health in older adults is often missed, even by families who see their loved...

There is a sentence almost every adult child has said to an aging parent, and meant with their whole heart. Call me if you need anything. It sounds like love, and it is. As a safety plan, though, it is close to useless, and this summer public health departments have been saying so out loud. This guide covers how to check on an elderly parent living alone with a plan that actu...

Hip pain in seniors can make everyday life feel smaller. Walking to the mailbox, getting out of a chair, climbing stairs, bathing safely, or sleeping comfortably may become harder when each movement causes discomfort. For many older adults, hip pain can also affect confidence. When walking feels painful or unsteady, it is natural to move less, avoid outings, or worry more abo...