How to Help Your Parents Stop Smoking

  Smoking cigarettes can have many harmful effects on our bodies. The health risks associated with cigarette consumption are even worse for older adults. Recent findings from the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease indicate that cigarette smoking is associated with poorer cognitive performance among people 60 years and older. This association is broadly the

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Want to Be Happier

  One of our most beloved singers and generous philanthropists, Dolly Parton, now 76, offers a wonderful piece of advice for all of us who ask: “Where can I find any joy, especially when I have a Mom with Alzheimer’s or I‘m living with pain?” Maybe we can all have

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Registration for Our FREE Live Webinar on “The Importance of Caregiver Support Groups” is Now Open!

Please join me on Wednesday, August 17th for a free Caregiver Chat on “The Importance of Caregiver Support Groups.” Dr. Lakelyn Hogan Eichenberger, Home Instead gerontologist and caregiving advocate, HFC’s Alexandra Villano and support group member Rayna Katz, will join me as we discuss: How meaningful connections are formed among

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Elder Abuse Comes in Many Forms – Appropriate Adult Protective Services Referrals Can Help Reduce Mistreatment

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Horrendously the figures have risen dramatically. “Before the pandemic, it was reported to be around 1 in 10 older adults in the U.S. who experienced elder mistreatment. In 2020, this number doubled to 1 in 5 – a nearly 84% increase.” Please read this enlightening piece about

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