Senior Pets Need Homes Too
When Jill Johnson-Young and her wife, Stacie, of Riverside, California, came across a photo of a ten-year-old poodle on a…
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Retiree or Grandparent? Scammers Have Their Sights Set on You
Scams targeting older adults out of their hard-earned money is a big business. According to the Federal Trade Commission, scammers…
Grandchildren Visiting? Make Sure Your Home is Fun AND Safe
Nothing feels better than that first big smile of recognition from a new grandchild. It kicks off a relationship that will…
From Queen to Gary: What Does Your Grandchild Call You?
Becoming a grandparent is an exciting time with a new family member to welcome, a new role to figure out…
What To Do When Your Adult Kids Keep Fighting
Kids go through many phases as they grow up and as a parent, you were there every step of the…
Second Time Around: How to Shine When Raising Your Children’s Children
According to recent research, the number of grandparents raising their grandchildren is on the rise: In 2016 The Pew Charitable…
New to Grandparenting? Here’s What You Need to Know
Grandparenting can be one of life's greatest joys. Whether you're a new or expecting grandparent, you're probably looking forward to…
Caregiving Tips: Understanding Your Parent’s Perspective
Shirley Tulin, 93, feels lucky that her adult children don't make care decisions or call the shots for her. The…
Who Will Care For My Special Needs Adult Child?
Most of us think about taking care of our aging parents or spouse when they're older, and not our kids.…
Four Ways to Lessen Loneliness and Isolation in Older Adults
In 2018, there were two front-page articles in major newspapers about loneliness and social isolation in older adults. “Loneliness kills,"…
Giving Money to Grown Children: When to Stop and How to Break the Habit
If, when your children were teenagers, you started a habit of giving each child $200 on Christmas morning, then they…