Top Workplaces Special Award Winners Featured in the Star Tribune Right at Home Owner Paul Blom was interviewed as one of Minnesota's Top Workplaces Leaders speaking about turning a crisis into an opportunity for improvement. From the article:  "Paul...

Twinkling lights and festive songs herald the arrival of the holiday season, a time typically filled with family, joy, and tradition. When a loved one has Alzheimer’s, these occasions can feel different. Family members may wonder if they can still host as...

Adopting Good Nutrition Often Starts In the Grocery Store Aisle The following can help the adult children taking care of elderly parents to ensure elderly loved ones shop for nutrient-rich foods: Understand the basics of nutrition. The website...

When someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia, they and their loved ones may actually be relieved—briefly—to finally have an explanation for troubling symptoms. Very often, symptoms of dementia have been present for almost...

Caring for a family member with dementia is a challenging journey, often filled with emotional and physical strains. While the primary caregiver bears the brunt of these challenges, other family members can provide meaningful support—even from far away...

There’s a media stereotype of grouchy old couples getting on each other’s nerves after years of marriage—yet University of California, Berkeley researchers who studied marriages over the course of 25 years found “an emotionally positive trajectory for...

The health care system can be difficult to understand for people of all ages. But as we age, navigating the system’s complexities can become more challenging. Older adults often face unique health concerns that require vigilant and proactive management...

Back pain is a common complaint among older adults, often due to natural age-related changes in the structure and strength of the spine. The effects of a lifetime of gravity, wear and tear, and possibly injuries add up over time, contributing to...

As we age, our environments and the communities we are a part of play an increasingly significant role in our quality of life. Numerous studies have shown that tightly connected neighborhoods improve the wellbeing of older adults. However, the social...

America is known for its hard workers. The Center for Economic Policy and Research gave it a nickname–“No Vacation Nation”–in a study that examined paid vacation time in 21 wealthy countries. No surprise, America ranks last in the legally required number...