A recent case illustrates why staying alert matters: a chain of five nursing homes in Delaware agreed to pay $182,000 in penalties after publicizing patient “success stories” on its website and social media – without proper authorization or safeguards. That violation offers a useful lesson…

Recently, I attended a fundraiser for a friend running for state senate. As part of the event, everyone was asked to scan a QR code to reach the donation page. Simple enough. I pulled out my phone but could not find the actual paper with the QR code on it. So, I asked a staffer…

Two recent pieces – one from McKnight’s Senior Living and another from JD Supra – grabbed attention with the same finding: 76% of older adults are not even considering senior living. Both were reporting on the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging…

When someone we love moves into a senior living community, it can feel like they are in good hands – and often they are. The best communities offer safe, stimulating environments with compassionate staff and ample programming. But even in the best settings, nothing compares…

Several years ago, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Amy Goyer, family caregiver expert for AARP. We spoke about long-distance caregiving. Amy has extensive experience as a caregiver, having been one for her grandparents and parents…

As caregivers, we often search for ways to help our loved ones preserve their independence and sense of self – especially when signs of cognitive decline begin to show. A groundbreaking new study gives us practical hope. The U.S. POINTER trial, one of the largest and most…

When families begin the emotional and often overwhelming journey of selecting a senior living community for a loved one, they’re typically guided by a familiar list of priorities: cost, location, quality of care, safety, staff-to-resident ratios, and life enrichment offerings. While these are…

Music is more than just entertainment – it’s memory, emotion, connection, and legacy. For those of us caring for aging loved ones, it can also be a powerful way to honor their journey, spark meaningful conversations, and create moments of deep connection. That’s why I’m…

When you’re choosing or evaluating a senior living community for your loved one, it’s easy to focus on safety, meals, and medical care – and all of those matter deeply. But there’s another element that often gets overlooked and is just as essential to their quality of life: entertainment…

While virtual programs peaked during Covid, a new Northwestern University study shows that virtual group singing can significantly improve emotional well-being and cognition while reducing loneliness among older adults – anytime, anywhere! The study found that older adults…