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Aging Parents

Advice on what to do when you are caring for aging parents: where they live, what they need, how you can best manage the next phase of life.

Is Oklahoma Really the Best Place to Retire?
Is Oklahoma Really the Best Place to Retire?

The state’s new motto: Retirees get more bang for their buck. See why the golden years are great… >>

Sleep Deprived? 8 Tips to Stay Sharp
Sleep Deprived? 8 Tips to Stay Sharp

Researchers at the University of California-Berkeley connect a decline in cognitive function with… >>

Senior Care: A Crash Course on What's Important
Senior Care: A Crash Course on What’s Important

Dad goes to the ER with a broken hip, you become a caregiver. Here's a go-to guide of the… >>

6 Secrets to Staying Happy–and Sharp
6 Secrets to Staying Happy–and Sharp

Can lifting your spirits boost your brain power? Here are six simple ways to lighten your mood and… >>

5 Universal Design Needs for Aging in Place
5 Universal Design Needs for Aging in Place

If you'd like to grow older at home (known as aging in place), you'll need to consider these… >>

6 Ways to Stay Healthier than Your Parents
6 Ways to Stay Healthier than Your Parents

Being overweight, out of shape, short of breath, and having chronic diseases could keep you from… >>

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Do “No CPR” Policies Make Sense?

You may have read about a nurse refusing to administer CPR to Lorraine Bayless, an 87-year-old… >>

Smart Tech: Top 10 Innovations in Senior Living
Smart Tech: Top 10 Innovations in Senior Living

Savvy new products and services tackle senior living and health using the latest in technology. >>

6 Ways the Baby Boomers Made Senior Living Better
6 Ways the Baby Boomers Made Senior Living Better

Today's post-retirement living? It's nothing your Grandma would recognize. >>

When Dad Has Dementia: 7 Secrets to Better Communication
When Dad Has Dementia: 7 Secrets to Better Communication

Alzheimer’s and related dementias (there is said to be more than 50 types) do more than impair… >>