5 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Memorable to Elderly Parents Living Alone

Visiting elderly parents living alone during special occasions and holidays is a perfect way to cheer them up, and to prevent isolation and loneliness. This Valentine’s Day, celebrate love with your aging parents who are living independently by visiting them and spending time with them.   Tips for a Memorable Visit to Elderly Parents Living… read more

In light of the National Senior Independence Month, we asked 15 experts, “What can families do to make sure that their aging loved ones can continue living independently and safely?” We found three common themes: the importance of planning for future care needs early, considering moving them to an independent living community and home modification…. read more

Growing old and alone is one of the new aging dilemmas Americans face today. More Americans live alone today due to several reasons. One is the fact that almost half of U.S adults are single. Another is that Americans wait too long before they get married. Another factor is about half of marriages end in divorce…. read more

Are you one of those baby boomers who will eventually become elder orphans? These are people who don’t have spouses, adult children or companion they can rely on assistance, company and care especially in the latter part of their lives. In other words, they age in place alone.   Are You an Elder Orphan? Here’s… read more