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Spending one or more nights in a hospital bed following treatment is a bucket list item most of us would rather leave unchecked, but the reality is that remaining under supervision following a surgery or other procedure can be a necessary part of the recovery process. Arriving at the hospital…

While the constant presence of social media, 24-hour cable news, and online media has the potential to create a more well-informed public, there is a growing body of pandemic-era studies that have found that overexposure to news may present significant mental and physical health hazards, particularly for older adults.  Learn…

Everyone needs a little help from time to time, and for an older parent, the support of adult children can play a key role in maintaining their long-term health, safety and independence. While we all want to be physically “there” for our loved ones, sometimes circumstances make that impossible. Fortunately…

New York City’s walkability and public transit networks are two major factors that make it an incredible location for those who wish to age-in-place. While the city’s density of hospitals, community centers, and groceries make staying engaged in the community easier than more car-dependent locales, traffic accidents still present a…

Whether you are beginning in-home health care or moving into a senior residence, concerns around safety are incredibly common, especially for families who are new to these types of living arrangements. Long-term care relationships depend on trust, but some families appreciate the additional peace of mind provided by installing discrete…

Each February, we take a moment to focus on a group often overlooked: those living with low vision.  It’s not blindness, but a spectrum of experiences where everyday tasks like reading, recognizing faces, or navigating become more challenging.  While glasses or contacts may not be enough, this doesn’t mean individuals…