This past Sunday was Grandparents Day, as the first Sunday after Labor Day was so proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter back in 1978. Why do we have such a holiday? Clearly it was intended to honor grandparents and give them a specific holiday to share love with their grandchildren. Its purpose was also
A revealing new Harris Poll conducted by the firm Age Wave has confirmed substantial shifts in Americans’ perceptions of aging and longevity. Here are some key takeaways from the survey. “OLD” ISN’T WHAT IT USED TO BE The survey found that 79% of adults 50+ think today’s older adults are
There are 6.9 million Americans 65 or older currently living with Alzheimer’s, an increase of about 200,000 cases of the mind-robbing disease from 2023 and it has become a significant public health crisis. Another 5 million to 7 million adults have mild cognitive impairment, a set of early changes
We let you know about the wonderful book reading and conversation about, “Parenting Our Parents: Transforming the Challenge into a Journey of Love,” we had in Los Angeles. For those who were unable to attend, we wanted to share it with you here. Please leave your comments
Please join our Parenting Our Parents Founder, Jane Wolf Frances, in a conversation with her good friend and Founder of Creative Visions Foundation, Kathy Eldon, at the Village Well Books & Coffee in Culver City, CA on Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 5:00PM – 6:00 PM. She will be
So many of you have expressed concerns about the emotional toll associated with your social isolation and resulting loneliness and similar challenges for others you love during this nearly three years of pandemic. You and I too have undoubtedly felt the impact from the many, many days of staying
What if your beloved parent with Alzheimer’s could live a freer, happier and healthier life in a dementia village like this?
We are sharing here essential terms commonly used by professionals that family caregivers should understand in order to empower them during their journey of love, caring for an aging loved one or an early onset Alzheimer’s parent. Person-centered care: requires understanding the world from the perspective of the individual living with
I am thrilled to share that my book, “Parenting Our Parents: Transforming the Challenge into a Journey of Love” has been so well-received that the publisher has decided to release it in paperback this Fall! In the book, you will learn how you can: read the signs your parents need
