Maintaining a home is hard work. And as you age, house maintenance tasks can feel even harder. If you or a loved one are struggling to take care of or live safely in your current home, it may be time ...

Assisting aging parents during their move can be very physically and emotionally taxing. In addition to the change of scenery, many older parents have had a long life of experiences, and they’ve ...

When Sandi Mitchell’s partner died in fall 2023 after a difficult illness, she was devastated by the loss, though it was far from her only taste of grief. Her first husband had died in 1999 after a ...

It’s natural to want to support our parents in their later years, just as they supported us during our formative years. Genuine sentiment aside, doing so has proven to be a real challenge for many, ...

Caretakers of older parents have a lot to juggle. Members of the “sandwich generation” need to balance parenting young kids and caring for aging parents. And they face even more challenges with the ...

It can be difficult to accept, but the people who took care of you when you were young may need your help as they age — and it’s a good idea to plan ahead for this time. “Finding the right moment ...