When it comes to finances, older adults can sometimes be tight-lipped. If they’re concerned about losing control of their money—and therefore losing their autonomy—they may not confide in you or in another caregiver. Unfortunately, financial problems can quickly escalate if they’re not dealt with quickly. Even if you don’t hear the details of their financial [...]

Since its launch in 2004, Facebook has become one of the most popular social networking websites available. Its exponentially fast growth, however, can be hard to keep up with, even for those who otherwise enjoy the internet. Luckily, Facebook is relatively simple and easy to master. It just takes a few easy steps, and the [...]

It’s always nice to hear your friend’s or family’s voice—and even better to see their faces! Often, distance separates us and makes keeping in touch difficult. Now, with the internet, keeping in touch with relatives and friends is easier than ever…and a tool called Skype is enabling seniors to see their friends, children, and grandchildren [...]

Improving your well-being is a great goal, but knowing where to start can be tricky. Should you focus on your physical health? Emotional feelings? Your memory? And once you’ve settled on an aspect of your life that you want to improve, it’s tricky to know whether the goal you’ve set yourself is unrealistic or, on [...]