Family Matters Blog & Press

The most recent U.S. census data shows that more than a quarter of the population lives alone – the highest rate ever recorded. Being alone does not necessarily herald loneliness, and living with someone may not stave it off. However,…

This is a guest post from Dr. Pauline Dinnauer, VP of Audiological Care at Connect Hearing. While you may not be able to meet with your family in person this year, you can still have a wonderful virtual holiday together.…

The ongoing Covid-19 public health crisis has meant facing new complications in almost every area of life. Even for young and healthy people, community spread of the novel coronavirus presents a serious health risk. But this risk is considerably higher…

Ready to find a new home? Then it’s time to get your mind back into the housing game. As an older adult, you will have a house full of memories to clean up and sell. But there is a new…

Dementia is a condition that's often misinterpreted. It's a topic about which a lot of conflicting, inaccurate information circulates. The sad emotions connected with an elderly loved one slowly losing many of their mental faculties can also make the specific nature…

As our loved ones age, their nutritional needs change, as do their abilities to tolerate various food textures and flavors. Dexterity challenges might make it more difficult to eat foods that crumble. Swallowing issues due to stroke or Parkinson’s might…