I’ve known the signs all my life — episodes of vertigo that could be short or long, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), hearing loss and feeling like the ear is full. They come with questions: What impact will these signs have today? Has stress exacerbated … Continue reading
Next Avenue 2018 Influencer in Aging Anne Tumlinson is a nationally recognized expert in the economics of an aging society. She is the founder of Daughterhood, an organization dedicated to building community around the experience of caring for aging pa… Continue reading
Rajiv Mehta, a 2018 Influencer in Aging, is the CEO and founder of Atlas of Caregiving, a California-based nonprofit whose mission is to bring about transformative change for family caregivers, in part by studying their day-to-day experience. Only with… Continue reading
What if people with dementia, Alzheimer’s or cognitive impairment could enter a world that is comfortable, beautiful, friendly — and that they could control? Too often, memory loss means losing a sense of identity and control over your living space. Ma… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in Caring.com.) While being a caregiver for an elderly loved one can be deeply rewarding, it can also be extremely stressful. During those moments when your nerves are frayed and your patience is wearing… Continue reading