Thoughtful Engagement

12/25/2025

12/16/2025

This article from Harvard Health Publishing compiles a few tips for solo agers to prepare for the future.

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Solo-agers are people 50 and older who don’t have children and live alone. Many of them don’t have people they can count on to help them with household tasks or manage their ong...

12/13/2025

When you think of dementia, memory loss is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But did you know that there are other signs of dementia that can appear before memory loss?

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Here are five other common red flags to look out for.

12/09/2025

New technologies are constantly being invented, which can cause helpful aging resources to go unnoticed under the large amount of information. This article helpfully lists new technologies that can help seniors and caregivers.

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As monitoring becomes more sophisticated, ideally it can free up caregivers’ time to better bond with older adults.

12/06/2025

Family caregivers can face criticism on their care choices from a variety of sources. As Emma Heming Willis points out, these critics often don't have experience with caregiving and are speaking out of ignorance.

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Emma Heming Willis says criticism often comes from those without firsthand experience, and she's urging caregivers to trust themselves.

12/02/2025

Do you know how to spot signs of mental illness in your aging loved one? Declining physical health can be easier to see, but mental illnesses can be just as dangerous for older adults. Learn how to spot the signs and talk to your aging loved one about mental illness in this article from the U.S. News and World Report.

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Whether new or long-standing, a parent’s mental health disorder adds a new dimension to caregiving as they get older. Here’s what to know.