Today, older Americans are living longer and are more healthy than ever before. Many retirees are finding new inspiration in second careers, helping others, discovering new interests, and pursuing dreams.
Virginia Tech’s team took top honors in the 5th Annual Caring for the Caregiver Hack, an event in which seven Virginia colleges and universities compete over a 25-hour span to create innovative tech tools for caregivers.
The Village to Village Network is a national organization that supports grassroots Villages that connect older adults to the community, programs, and expertise they need to continue living life on their own terms in the places they call home.
Those who live in a democracy have the right, and, some would say the obligation, to be informed and involved. Discover more about citizen involvement in the Virginia General Assembly.
This guide will help you work through steps to plan for more recreation and fun. Considerations are made in regards to disability and adaptive equipment.
Hospice is a set of services that we all may need someday — if not for ourselves, for our parents. While death is not an option for any of us, we do have choices about the services we use at the end of life
Eating the right foods is important throughout life and good nutrition can help you reduce the risk of chronic disease. Eating healthy foods and exercising leads to a higher quality of life as you grow older.
Adult day services are an increasingly popular choice for both caregivers and adults with disabilities and special needs. Learn about the benefits of adult day services.
Like the disease itself, caring for someone with dementia can cause confusion, fear and anger. As an adult, you are able to process these emotions but what about your children?
