Ridding oneself of possessions prior to death paves a much easier path for those left behind.
Your Last Gift: Make it One They Will Appreciate
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The Sweet Smell of Success
Olfactory loss can indicate dementia and other diseases, but multiple odor exposure can reverse some cognitive impairment.
Vision Rehabilitation Helps Older Adults Thrive
Low vision exams and devices, adjusting to vision loss, counseling, and accessing services support independence and aging in place.
Vision Rehabilitation—Help and Hope
Training in daily living skills, orientation, mobility and assistive technology can ensure independence for those with vision loss.
The Power of Intentional Touch in Creative Therapy
Detailing the social, emotional, and physical health benefits of touch and drama therapy.
Music Therapy: An Opportunity to Support Older Adults Healing from Trauma
Music therapy can be setting- and client-specific.
Harnessing the Healing Power of Nature
Small, well-designed spaces outside can have big impacts on elders’ well-being.
The Real-life Impacts of the Changing Climate on Psychosocial Functioning
Exploring the susceptibility and resilience of elders weathering climate disasters.
Exploring the Topic of Intergenerational Trauma Among Elders
Trauma, whether from the current day or long in the past, can have multiple devastating and wide-ranging impacts on older adults.
Trauma in Older Age: Are People Ever Too Old for Trauma?
The way trauma surfaces in older adults can be surprising, but it is incredibly common and should be expected.
Building Trust and Healing After Trauma
The benefits of connecting trauma-informed care and cultural humility when serving older adults.
Early and Frequent Nutritional Screening Key for Elders with Cancer
When malnutrition risk is identified, referral to a registered dietitian nutritionist for nutritional assessment and intervention is recommended.
New York Just Committed to a Master Plan for Aging
‘Communities that work best for older adults tend to improve the quality of life for all residents.’
200 Senior Living Communities Commit to LGBTQ+ Inclusion
The inaugural Long Term Care Equality Index from HFC Foundation and SAGE ranks inclusiveness in long-term care residences.
How Far Would You Go for Your Research? 545 Miles?
Having a more palpable impact on the road.
Remembering Dr. Patrick Arbore
He was an inspiration for preventing elder suicide and fostering compassionate care.
How Nutrition Benefits Wound Healing
Chronic wounds can impact overall quality of life and must be attended to.
The Accidental Solo Ager
Lessons learned upon becoming a widow.
The Backup Plan—A New Planning Model that Keeps Solo Agers in Mind
The model is based on the idea that a successful plan relies on skill, personal accountability, and a community of support.
The Community-as-Family Model
A wise, practical, and easy-to-implement educational model can help Solo Agers connect, plan for the future, and allay worries.