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Change is an inevitable part of life. Just as we all move from childhood into teenage years, teenage years into young adulthood, and young adulthood into midlife, we also will experience the transition to senior adulthood. This transition looks different for everyone, but for many aging adults it can be challenging to come to terms with the fact that they can’t do everything that they once could.

No one wants to think about the day that their parents will reach an age in which they can no longer care for themselves. It’s a difficult transition that many adult children face, but one that can be made more smoothly when you take time to consider your options before the time comes to decide.

Father’s Day is a good excuse to spend some extra time with one of the most important men in your life. While the way that you spend time with your father may change over the years as you both grow older, the goal of making sure he feels celebrated and loved remains the same. We have compiled a list below of 5 fun things you can do with your elderly father this Father’s Day.

Fran Russo shares the following tips to help you take action and avoid conflict when deciding on care for aging parents.

Holidays are a joyous time for families and celebration. However, the holidays can also be stressful and can pose some challenges for older adults and their families. For seniors with mobility issues or Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, the holidays can bring forth a range of negative emotions such as holiday depression, loneliness, inadequacies and guilt about feeling like a burden. We have gathered some tips to help you make the holidays enjoyable for your older loved ones and the re...

Adult siblings may not always agree on the caregiving needs of their aging parents. One sibling may perceive the parent as being fine at home, while another may feel that extra help is necessary. This situation is particularly common when family members live far apart or spend different amounts of time with their elderly loved ones.