Caregiver resentment is normal: Why it happens and how to mitigate it
Caregiver resentment is nothing to be ashamed of. Here's why it happens — and what experts say you can do about...
Articles by Marisa Iallonardo
Caring for a senior loved one: How to encourage family participation
Feel alone in caring for an aging family member? Here's how to make sure you're not the only one who's...
End-of-life doulas: What they do and how they can help families
Also referred to as a death doula, an end-of-life doula can provide support for individuals facing terminal illnesses and for...
When your spouse has dementia: How to cope following diagnosis, according to experts
Finding out that your spouse or partner has been diagnosed with any type of disease can be a scary and...
81- and 90-year-old hosts of hilarious “Call Your Grandmother” podcast are just getting started
Looking for new utterly upbeat, inspiring entertainment? Then you’ll want to consider “Call Your Grandmother,” a just-launched podcast hosted by...
6 myths about aging: What you’ve got wrong, according to experts
There’s no doubt that there are lots of ways society — and even we ourselves, including caregivers at times —...
70-year-old shares inspiring swimsuit photos to take on ageism
From politics to the pandemic, today’s headlines can feel like an endless, exhausting loop. That’s why 70-year-old chef Babette Davis...
COVID-19 vaccination begins in long-term care facilities: What you need to know
As 2020 wraps up, around 2.8 million people have received a COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. As of December 30,...
8 inspiring, feel-good stories about seniors we loved in 2020
Older adults, many of whom have been separated from friends and family or unable to partake in their usual social...
New report investigates why 40 percent of COVID deaths have happened in nursing homes
Ever since the pandemic started, it’s been clear that people living in nursing homes were at a particularly elevated risk....
Aging in community: What it is and how it can benefit older adults’ well-being
When it comes to ensuring that an older adult’s lifestyle is conducive to being happy and healthy, aging in community...
‘Hugging walls’ let us squeeze loved ones tightly again, but are they safe?
If you’re missing your friends and family, you’re not alone. “People are desperate to be connected with loved ones, because...
Woman with Alzheimer’s disease is overjoyed by FaceTime call from actor Ryan O’Neal
These days, connecting with others on video chat and social media is the norm. The ability to do just that...
The surprising way dancing can protect seniors from dangerous falls
While fall prevention for older adults has largely centered around techniques like removing tripping hazards from around the house and...
6 ways to navigate your role as a secondary caregiver
We recently found out that my mother-in-law has mild cognitive impairment. As she deals with memory issues related to the...
The 9 dirtiest places in your house, according to experts
From the dirtiest surfaces in your home to the overall germiest rooms, appliances and tech devices, here are the top...
10 ways to make moving easier for your senior loved one
Whether they’re downsizing to an apartment or taking a room in a relative’s home, moving can be a very challenging...