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Aging Parents

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Talks — S11, EP21 / The Blue Zones Habits for Happiness: Insights for Living a Longer, Happier Life

Dan Buettner, discoverer of the Blue Zones, shares learnings we can all apply to live longer, happier lives.

With Dan Buettner
Active AgingAging Parents
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What to Do With Your Loved One’s Cremains

Coping with loss is hard enough. Deciding how to honor your loved one’s cremains can be equally emotional. Explore these thoughtful options.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Aging ParentsSustainability
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Can You Legally Be Buried at Sea?

Yes. Here's what you need to know to plan your nautical farewell.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Aging ParentsSustainability
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What Is a Natural or Green Burial?

Learn more about this simple, yet meaningful, ancient burial practice.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Aging ParentsSustainability
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What Is Human Composting?

Also known as natural organic reduction (NOR), this eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial and cremation processes allows a body to naturally decompose and leave behind a rich compost. Learn more.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Aging ParentsSustainability
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What Is Water Cremation?

Learn more about this alternative to traditional flame or fire cremation.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Aging ParentsSustainability
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Parenting Your Parents? Here are 10 Strategies to Help You Cope

Adult children often struggle with the role reversal that occurs as their parents age. Creating a strong support network and holding space for emotions can help ease the transition.
By Jon Spayde
Aging ParentsRelationships
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PUMPING IRONY: Conflicts of Interest?

Residents of long-term care facilities experience more violent incidents than those of most other institutions, according to recent research. Solutions are available, but are operators of these residences willing to make the necessary changes?
By Craig Cox
Aging ParentsPumping Irony
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10 Ideas for Getting Older Family Members Active With You

Here are some easy ideas to include Grandma and Grandpa — or any elderly loved ones — in physical activities.
By Nicole Radziszewski
Active AgingAging Parents
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Fighting Parkinson’s

We’re in the midst of a Parkinson’s disease crisis. Explore the causes of the world’s fastest growing neurological disorder — and discover the innovative new treatments and functional therapies that can help patients live long and productive lives.
By Michael Dregni
Aging ParentsInflammation
Annie Kragness with her daughter and her mother.

The Lessons Our Moms Teach Us

The cofounder of Life Time’s ARORA program reflects on the lasting influence her mom has had on who she is and continues to strive to be.
By Annie Kragness
Aging ParentsFamily/Parenting/Kids
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PUMPING IRONY: Broken Homes

The sudden closure of a Pennsylvania nursing home highlights the postpandemic challenges facing an increasingly troubled industry.
By Craig Cox
Aging ParentsPumping Irony
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Compassionate Communication

When we pay attention to the words we use and the way we use them, we improve the odds of strengthening and deepening our most meaningful relationships.
By Lindsey Dickinson
Aging ParentsCommunity
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Talks — S7, EP20 / Caring for Caregivers

Whether you’re in a position of caregiving for loved ones or in an industry in which it’s your job to do so, caring for others can take an invisible toll on one’s health. It’s made even more challenging by the lack or absence of societal systems to support caregivers.

Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW, explains the effects of caregiving, including the corresponding struggles you may experience — such as trauma, decision fatigue, and overwhelm. She also shares ideas for how caregivers can care for themselves and support their well-being.

With Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, MSW
Aging ParentsFamily/Parenting/Kids
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Talks — S7, EP3 / How to Keep Your Brain Healthy as You Age

Our brains age just like the rest of our bodies, and just like it’s important to care for our bodies so we can move functionally well for as long as possible, it’s also essential to do everything we can to maintain and support healthy brain function as the years pass by. With the current absence of effective treatment options for most neurological diseases, prevention really is the best treatment for them, and it’s never too early — or too late — to start. Edward Park, PhD, explains what to know about normal and abnormal brain aging, as well as the lifestyle strategies we have control over to support our brain health and help reduce the risk of decline and disease.

With Edward Park, PhD
Aging ParentsAlzheimer’s & Dementia
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PUMPING IRONY: It’s Your Move

The vast majority of older adults prefer to stay in their own home as they age, but a recent survey suggests most of us haven’t done the necessary planning to age in place. Thankfully, there are plenty of companies that make the relocation process more palatable.
By Craig Cox
Aging ParentsHealthy Aging
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How to Establish Healthy Boundaries With Grandparents

Supportive grandparents can be a godsend for you and your kids — but disagreements about parenting may create tension. Setting healthy boundaries can help you find a balance.
By Jon Spayde
Aging ParentsFamily/Parenting/Kids
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The Hidden Costs of Family Caregiving

Here's a closer look at the financial and emotional costs of providing care for your loved ones.
By Jazz Ward
Aging ParentsFamily/Parenting/Kids
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PUMPING IRONY: Operating Principles

U.S. seniors undergo about a million major surgeries every year, often without fully considering the risks. The consequences can be deadly.
By Craig Cox
Aging ParentsHealthy Aging
Mia Hyunh

Mia Huynh’s Success Story

While pursuing a dramatic career change, a former nursing student learns how to prioritize herself and her needs.
By Mia Huynh
Aging ParentsRelationships
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PUMPING IRONY: The Postmortem Muddle

While the Federal Trade Commission works to tighten regulations on the funeral industry, which often uses obscure pricing policies to prey on grief-stricken mourners, seniors like me need to start thinking more seriously about how we want to be laid to rest.
By Craig Cox
Aging ParentsHealthy Aging
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