By: Claire Wentz, founder and manager of caringfromafar.com When we talk about informal caregivers, we’re referring to loved ones– typically, close family members– who take on the responsibility of ensuring that a person who is no longer able to see to their day-to-day needs is cared for in the proper manner. While many people are … Continue reading Long-Distance Caregiving Advice: Resources for Informal Caregivers

WHAT IS DEPRESSION? Depression is not a normal part of aging. It is one of the most common and treatable medical/psychiatric disorders in later life. Although we all have “blue” days or periods of extended grief when we experience a significant loss, depression is a sadness that doesn’t seem to get better and may be … Continue reading Depression and the Older Adult

The National Institute of Health (NIH) has reported that the population of those 65+ is growing worldwide; by 2050 older adults will make up 17% of the world population. Older adults can cope with the lack of services and connections created by the baby boomers by creating communities where people care for each other. To … Continue reading Try Knocking On The Door

When I listen to our program manager speak to groups, she almost always throws in this statistic:  10,000 people are turning 65 in the US every day.  I don’t know what that makes you picture, but for me, it’s difficult to even wrap my head around what that means. So, in roughly 4 days, an … Continue reading The Numbers Should Get Our Attention