Honest Advice for Families Caring for Aging Parents

Years ago, I sat beside my father in a packed arena at San Diego State University, waiting for the Dalai Lama to walk onto the stage. I remember the hum of thousands of voices going quiet all at once. I remember my father beside me, still and attentive in a way I rarely saw him…

There is something quietly powerful about the bond between an older adult and their pet. The cat curled up beside them on the sofa. The small dog waiting at the door when they wake up. The fish tank glowing softly in the corner of a quiet room. For many seniors, a pet is far more…

That Bright Pink Fruit at the Store. Should You Actually Buy It? You’ve probably seen it sitting in the produce section, hot pink on the outside, pale white or vivid magenta on the inside, flecked with tiny black seeds. Dragon fruit has this way of looking simultaneously exotic and a little intimidating. Your hand reaches…