When it came time for my six siblings and me to decide the best housing option for our aging parents, I felt my professional experience would be valuable to the discussion and final decision. What surprised me was the stream of emotions that was impacting the decision rather than the facts.

As members of the rehabilitation team at Wesley Enhanced Living, we have seen some amazing recoveries. We attribute this to the concerted and effective way that WEL therapists and clinicians approach healing: physical, speech and occupational th...

As a geriatric social worker and VA Accredited Claims Agent, I have the opportunity to work with many retired veterans to help them secure financial assistance through the VA Improved Pension program.   Many of the veterans are pleasantly surp...

As a geriatric practitioner, I have become a strong advocate of congregate living for seniors, an arrangement that provides independent and assisted living within a housing community while providing supportive services such as meals, housekeeping and soci...

According to the recent MetLife Study of Caregiving Costs to Working Caregivers: Double Jeopardy for Baby Boomers Caring for Their Parents, the nearly 10 million Americans who are providing care for their aging parents will lose an estimated $3 trillion i...