Who's Caring for Mom?

Caring for the elderly and aging.

by Cecilia Capuzzi Simon

Cecilia Capuzzi Simon is a science writer specializing in health and psychology.

August 15, 2008

Ewww...Old People Sex!

When I tell people I blog on aging and elder care, the usual reaction is: "Wow. That must be depressing." Well, not always. And that's where sex comes in. Old people are having it. Now more than ever before. Read More

July 25, 2008

Car Talk: Why Your Aging Parent Can't Hand Over the Keys

My mother lost her driver's license not a moment too soon. My family and I were lucky: We were spared the emotional, relationship-straining process many adult children go through when it's time for mom or dad to stop driving. Read More

July 14, 2008

Guilt By Association?

Don't feel guilty." That was the advice my aunt gave me about caring for my mother after her fall and hip-replacement surgery. Read More

July 1, 2008

Aging and Elder Care

Caring for aging parents unearths a minefield of emotions and practical concerns. How do adult children cope? A new blog chronicles the author's journey and explores geriatric issues and research. Read More

Aging Basics

By 2030, the number of Americans age 65 and over is projected to be about 71.5 million, of which nearly 10 million will be 85 or older. The good news is that many seniors report better health, greater wealth, and higher levels of education than older people in the past.

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