Grandparents play a vital role in many families. A grandparent can be a confidant, a source of unconditional love, and a resource for learning and exploring. Research also shows that children who have a grandparent involved in their life in a positive way develop healthy attitudes about aging.

Most of us have spotted service dogs assisting their owner in a grocery store, at a local shopping mall, or just out for a walk. These carefully selected and well-trained animals can provide support to people of all ages and with a variety of health conditions.

Traveling may seem implausible when you are the family caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. From concerns about disrupting the senior’s routine to worries about increased agitation, it’s easy to understand why caregivers feel this way. But with thoughtful planning, taking a family member who has dementia along on a trip is often possible.

The Labor Day holiday is celebrated each year on the first Monday in September. For many people, it is a three-day weekend that marks the end of the summer. It is celebrated with barbecues, picnics, and parades in towns all across the county.

Sometimes, the decision to move an aging parent or other family elder into your home is borne of necessity. It could be a short-term solution while the senior recuperates from an illness or injury. The goal is to help your loved one rehabilitate and return to their home feeling healthier and stronger.

A high school student accompanying a centenarian on a ballroom dance. A group of Girl Scouts proudly reciting their pledge to a roomful of beaming seniors. A student in Brazil speaking English for one of the first times in his life to a senior in the United States via webcam.

A trip to a hospital emergency room can present unique challenges for adults with dementia and their caregivers. While we often take for granted that a patient in the hospital will be safe, the truth is that not all healthcare professionals have experience working with people who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.