It started with little things. Sarah lived closest to her mom, so she took her to the doctor. Then she started picking up prescriptions.Then groceries.Then helping with a few bills online. None of it seemed…

August rolls around and suddenly the to-do list doubles. There are school supplies to buy, new schedules to learn, forms to fill out, and first-day photos to take — all while you’re still checking in…

His daughter called him every Sunday night. “How was your week, Dad?” “Good.” “Do anything fun?” “Oh, you know. Stayed busy.” “Need anything?” “Nope. I’m just fine.” And technically, he was. His house was taken…

As we age, our homes should continue to be places where we feel comfortable, independent, and safe. Simple changes around the house can make a significant difference in preventing falls, improving mobility, and helping older…

If you are caring for an aging parent or spouse and feeling stretched to your limit, you are not imagining it, and you are far from alone. A recent report from the University of Pennsylvania’s…

For many families in Tampa, concerns about an aging parent focus on physical safety, such as falls, medications, and mobility. Yet another issue often goes unnoticed: the gradual isolation that develops as a parent’s social…

Sarasota draws older adults who come here to live well and independently. Many do exactly that — for years. But as time passes, the social world that once sustained them tends to shrink. Spouses pass…

Bradenton and Manatee County are home to a large population of older adults, many of whom live independently and take real pride in that. What often goes unnoticed is how quietly the social world around…

Most people understand that loneliness is unpleasant. What fewer people realize is that for older adults, it is also dangerous. Research published in peer-reviewed journals and recognized by the U.S. Surgeon General has identified social…