A recent AARP study shows that Baby Boomer women are talking to their aging parents about end of life issues. Few, however, are putting this information to use. The study, “Are Americans Talking with Their Parents about Independent Living: A 2007 Study Among Boomer Women,” discovered approximately two-thirds of women older than 45 have discussed […]

Posted on February 22nd, 2008 by Stephen Fox
Filed under: AGIS, Baby Boomers, Checklist, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Estate Planning, Housing, Long Term Care, Poll | No Comments »

Many of you already share your advice, recommendations, and stories about caring for your loved ones in the AGIS Forums. WGBH in Boston wants your caregiving stories, too.
In conjunction with the April broadcast of “Caring for Your Parents,” an upcoming film by “Frontline” producer and award-winning filmmaker Michael Kirk, the public television station wants your […]

Posted on February 20th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
Filed under: Caregiving, Community, Eldercare, Inspiration, Love & Relationships, Stories, Technology, Uncategorized, Working Caregivers | No Comments »

Recent hearings in front of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging and the U.S. Senate Medical Technology Caucus illustrated new advancements in caregiving aids. Many of these innovations are aimed at helping people stay in their homes longer by monitoring regular activity and sending alerts if there is a change in normal patterns. Other […]

Posted on February 18th, 2008 by Stephen Fox
Filed under: Care Facilities, Caregiving, Community, Elder Issues, Eldercare, Health & Safety, Resources, Technology | No Comments »