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You may not think of yourself as someone who would smoke marijuana, but if you experience the pains and aches of injury or aging, you may want to reconsider your position- or re-acquaint yourself with today’s forms of cannabis. It turns out, from edibles to “spreadables”, cannabis is no longer…

We’re all getting older but some of us had a head start. There’s a new phenomenon out there- maybe you’re even a part of it. Those of us in the “baby boom generation” now regularly experience caregiving for our older parents in their 80s, 90s or even beyond. We’re all…

As November comes to a close, it’s important that we remember that it’s National Family Caregiving Month, a moment when it’s critical to recognize the enormous time, effort and sacrifice that millions devote every day to taking care of loved ones.   It’s also important to recognize that no matter…

As with many topics, including aging, it’s often hard to separate essential truths from widespread myths. Sometimes it’s only through lived experiences that we find out what’s real and what’s not. Well, as a way to shortcut this process of getting smart, there’s a new resource for you: Navigating Your…

The stereotype of life in a retirement community or long term care facility is not great- images of disability, bland food and boredom probably come to mind. And in some ways, those are accurate visions. But in many other ways, the reality is more complex and messy- just like life…

Being a caregiver is a tough job, whether you’re a family member or a paid employee. Injury among caregivers is high, given the physical demands of the job, and most paid workers earn so little that they must rely on Medicaid for their own health insurance. The hours are long,…