The names of friends and family members become harder to remember. You might forget how to tie your shoes or have difficulty dressing in the morning. You might find yourself lost in places that you have known your entire life or be confused by what day of the week it...
This post originally appeared on the NICOA blog. Finances can be overwhelming for many people, and a variety of factors can increase financial challenges, especially for Elders. Economic Barriers Economic barriers are a significant challenge for many who already feel...
This post originally appeared on the India Home blog. Last year, Narendra Butala, a long time member of India Home, was facing a health crisis. He had been feeling breathless for a while. His blood pressure would drop suddenly and he would sweat profusely. Still, he...
This article originally appeared in The Advocate magazine. This week, the president made the profoundly misguided and dangerous statement that there are "two sides to the story" of the hate-filled events in Charlottesville, Va. While it can sometimes be challenging to...
by Jacqueline García. This article originally appeared on New America Media. When a group of elderly women dance, their eyes focus on their hands, their movements and their fans. Their dresses are colorful, flowers adorn their hair, and their shoes have heels, not too...
by Heron Greenesmith. This post originally appeared on the Justice in Aging blog. Tina and Jackie were born in the same town in 1947. Despite similar beginnings, their lives take very different turns. In 1967, Tina meets Frank. And Jackie meets Frances. As a same-sex...