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...

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made news in July when he abruptly stopped speaking in the middle of a press conference and was ushered away from the podium by aides. It was later revealed that the veteran politician had suffered a few falls in the...

Emily felt like she was one of the working moms who “had it all,” skillfully juggling her demanding job in the legal department of a large corporation while raising two busy children. And then, her mother suffered a debilitating fall. Emily found herself...

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and be grateful for the 38 million people who provide care for a loved one in the United States. Being a family caregiver is a challenging yet incredibly meaningful role. They get to...

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...

What are the symptoms of diabetes? Unexplained weight loss, thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and blurry vision are all signs of diabetes. And while an at-home testing kit could reveal the presence of high blood sugar, a visit to the doctor is the only...

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...

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...

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month and Raleigh caregiving expert, Ken Helmuth from Right at Home discusses ways to help identify and care for loved ones that might be living with the disease. Watch "Parkinson’s Awareness Month" - April 14, 2023, WRAL-TV...

Right at Home of the Triangle owner, Ken Helmuth, highlights helpful tips on identifying and caring for loved ones with Parkinson’s in honor of Parkinson's Awareness Month.  Read "Unpacking Parkinson’s" - April 5,2023 Raleigh Magazine.