What’s the real face of aging?

The media shapes our perceptions of what it means to ageIn this video, Joaquin Anguera, Ph.D, professor in the Gerontology Department at California State University, San Diego, reviews images of aging and discusses the problem of ageism in our society. Is the emphasis on youth in the U.S. creating a problem for our aging populations? […]

Alzheimer’s: On the rise

With longer lifespans, more of us will face this diagnosisAlzheimer’s Disease is a major issue looming before the United States health care system. This video from the Alzheimer’s Association offers insights into what has become a serious problem as more and more families encounter this disease. Do you have a personal story to share about […]

Coping with Caregiving

Practical advice on becoming a caregiver This video from the Christopher Reeve Foundation offers insights from actual caregivers into the challenges they face. Many families are caught completely off guard by the need to offer some level of caregiving to a loved one. Spinal cord injuries or sudden illnesses may come without warning. How do […]

The realities of caregiving

A life’s work in helping caregivers cope Suzanne Mintz of the National Family Caregivers Association, recipient of a 2006 Civic Ventures Purpose Prize, discusses her work as an advocate for the needs of caregivers. See Also Suzanne Mintz comments