Adoptions From the Heart
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Teen fears 'aging out' with no family
A heartbreaking plea from a teen in foster care: adopt him before he ages out of the system. KPLC's Britney Glaser features 14-year-old Dale in this month's The New Family Tree.
The Little Lies We Tell Aging Parents Who Are Suffering from Dementia
Experts advise caregiving children to employ white lies to help their aging parents with future care.
18 Signs Your Elderly Parent Needs Help
Whether mail is stacking up, food is spoiled or something just seems off, it's important know the signs that your aging parents need help.
How to spend time with Aging Parents
50 Things Every Woman Should Have By Age 50
50 Things Every Woman Should Have By Age 50 While by no means complete, this is a very insightful list of possible goals for women.
How to Visit Your Aging Parent the Right Way
Knowing how to approach visits with older relatives can make the experience better for both of you. Advice from the author of "I Don't Have Time for This!"
What Have We Learned From 30 Years of 'Aging in Place'?
A new study on "naturally occurring retirement communities" shows that cities must adapt to and support the needs of elders for them to thrive.
What Aging Parents Want From Their Kids
There’s a fine line between caring and controlling—but older adults and their grown children often disagree on where it is.
Age-Related Memory Loss: What's Normal, What's Not, and When to Seek Help
Learn about the causes of age-related memory loss and what you can do to stay mentally sharp and avoid memory problems as you age.
Healthy Aging: What Can You Control?
Genetics isn't the only factor in aging. Your lifestyle can help you break the mold.
How to level the playing field for working families
The Family and Medical Leave Act was a huge step forward for working families, but it’s not nearly enough.
How to Prepare for Old Age When You Don’t Have Kids
Generally speaking, if you have kids, you have someone to watch over you beyond your golden years. Not everyone has children, though, and if you don’t, it’s up to you to prepare for your own senior care. And it’s important to plan now.
How Childhood Traumas Affect Aging
How to Tell If Your Aging Parent Should Move to an Assisted Living Community
If you notice any or all of these signs, you may want to start considering assisted living care as beneficial for your loved one.
4 Fears Surrounding End of Life Care and How to Overcome Them
Overcoming common fears of older adults with planning and communication.
Building an Aging Alone Plan
Living alone is a luxury for single people. In my case, I relish having total privacy. It’s because I grew up sharing a bedroom with a sibling. Then, I left home for college and moved into a dorm, only to share another small room. For some, the scenario continues until marriage, which doesn't facilitate a "solo" space. Going solo is a new phenomenon...Read More
Will Americans Be Able to Age in Place?
Most older Americans want to stay in their homes. But they'll need to renovate and it's hard to get good information on how to age in place.
Will That Home Work as You Age?
Most older adults say they intend to stay put in their homes as they age. But if that’s the case, they’ll need to more carefully assess a home from an aging perspective when they first buy
Fight the Fear of Falling: Tips for Your Aging Loved One
You can reduce the risk of falls and increase independence for your aging loved one by using these effective fall-prevention tips.
6 Habits of People Who Age Well
