Aging Archives

By Julie Hayes4 min read

The health effects of widowhood can be especially damaging for caregivers, so self-care is critical.

By Lauri Scharf5 min read

It helps to be ready for anything from an emergency situation to a routine procedure.

By Lou Dean3 min read

Playing with an elderly friend made her worry about aging and memory problems. Then she was reminded that angels are always watching.

By Rick Hamlin3 min read

Each day, finding another chance to grow in faith through love and trust

Hymns, carols and standard songs of the season can be a soothing pathway to the past, even for those with memory loss.

By Julie Hayes4 min read

This not uncommon form of fraud requires a watchful eye.

By Cathy Franz3 min read

The way you express yourself can make a big difference.

This graphic memoir helps us name and understand isolation—and take steps to loosen its grip on our lives.

Letters can be a great means of breaking through social isolation.

A therapist discusses how to find your balance if your focus has become too “outwardly directed” toward your loved one.

Consider these expert tips for a healthy, colorful and fun fall meal.

After 76 years of marriage, Alzheimer’s had taken his beloved wife. But with God’s help he graciously let go of being a caregiver.