Negative inheritance happens when the "the costs to children of caring for aging relatives outstrip any gifts or bequests they might receive in return." The phrase was coined by Laurence Kotlikoff, a professor at Boston University. »more»

New research from Washington University in St. Louis indicates knowing the truth about having dementia as soon as possible improves the emotional well-being of both patients and their caregivers. The study is published in the current Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. »more»

According to a new study being published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia, older Americans are having less trouble with memories. Ken Langa of the University of Michigan, who conducted the study, believes the reason might be because today's seniors spent more time in school than previous generations. »more»

Working parents have long had the option to use day care to help them balance family/career demands. But just as kids have grown and left the nest, working baby boomers are finding that caring for their frail parents can be just as big of a concern. »more»

In a sobering study by researchers at the Institute of Public Health at the University of Cambridge, people with dementia survive an average four-and-a-half years after diagnosis. »more»

When one parent has dementia, your risk of developing the dementia triples. But what if both of your parents have it? »more»

Everyone knows that the earlier you detect a disease the better. Early detection of Alzheimer's disease allows a patient to better plan for their future and to take medication to delay symptoms from worsening. Therefore it would follow that older people should have regular screenings for the disease. »more»

It was the original "generation gap" and the differences and resulting strains between the Baby Boom Generation and their parents of the Greatest Generation were even more pronounced than those of previous eras. »more»

Hi all! First I'd like to say that I am new to this blogging thing and may need a bit of help from time to time. Also, I am not in my mid-life stage as of yet. I am in my late twenties and do not want to offend anyone so I wanted to make that clear right away.

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Statistically it is one of the biggest threats facing you as you age. Emotionally it is the one that could exact the greatest toll if you or a loved one experiences it. If you or your parents are over 65 then there is around a 10% chance one of them will have some form of Alzheimer's disease or dementia and this increases to 50% by age 85. »more»

According to a study published in the August 7, 2007, issue of Neurology, caffeine may help older women protect their cognitive abilities. »more»

While their sight might not be as good and their reflexes a little slow, senior drivers are generally safe and certainly safer than their much younger counterparts. In fact, according to researchers at the Rand Institute for Social Justice, young drivers between the ages of 15 and 24 years old are three times as likely to cause car accidents as senior citizens. »more»

What do you say to someone whose husband has just died? How do you help them? How can you understand what they are going through?

"There are no words to describe waking up in the morning after your husband has died and thinking, 'I'm a widow.'" writes Marcia Curran author of "Widow Words: 100 Simple Pieces of Advice from Another Widow." »more»

Surprising Findings about Their Lifestyles, Mindsets and Well-Being" »more»

Difficulty Identifying Odors May Predict Cognitive Decline »more»