Health & Well-Being

A daily dose of sunshine can be nice and even healthy—but too much sun can be dangerous, especially for older adults and people with disabilities. According to the World Health Organization, heat stress can worsen underlying conditions— including cardiovascular disease,…

Companionship is important to our quality of life and it comes in many forms – including that of a friendly animal! Caring for or interacting with house pets, like dogs or cats, has plenty of physical and mental health benefits…

Understanding Problems with Pain Occasional aches and pains are totally normal every now and then. However, chronic pain – which is defined by the CDC as pain lasting three or more months – is a big public health issue commonly…

Feeling lonely or socially isolated? It’s not just you. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 24% of American adults aged 65 and older living in their community are considered to be socially isolated, and 43% of American adults…

As a parent, you know what your child needs better than anyone else. And oftentimes, parents' main concern when sending their child to school, especially when they have unique needs, is that they will be fairly and properly cared for.…

Small lapses in memory can happen at any age, but it's not uncommon to find ourselves a little more forgetful than usual as we get older. Problems related to memory can indicate a serious condition, such as dementia and Parkinson’s,…

Social security disability benefits are an important way to help with finances for you and your family. If you have a disability that is keeping you from working, or you are working while living with a disability, you may be…

Medicare covers most of your health expenses, but not all of them. Those uncovered expenses can add up quickly. According to a 2022 survey by the Commonwealth Fund, more than 23% of older adults with Medicare said they struggled to…

As we get older, many of us find joy and comfort in being surrounded by familiar faces and places,  and that’s especially true when it comes to living in our homes. In fact, an AARP survey shows that 77% of…

Inviting someone into your home to help with your daily needs may feel awkward and even a little uncomfortable at first. But hiring in-home care can help you get the support you need to maintain a comfortable lifestyle and thrive…