Senior living

Publication date: June 23, 2009

Said the little boy, "Sometimes I drop my spoon,"Said the old man, "I do too!"The little boy whispered, "I wet my pants.""I do that too," laughed the old man.Said the little boy, "I often cry."The old man nodded, "So do I.""But worst of all," said ...

Publication date: April 1, 2008

Most grandparents don't expect to take on the role of caregiver for their grandchildren — and they usually fill this role longer than expected. About half of grandparents who care for their grandchildren do it for two years or less, while about ...

Publication date: Oct. 1, 1993

"When people retire from active roles in the community, their long-term homes often become substantially more important to them, both because they spend more time there and because their homes hold evidence of the achievement and status in life that ...

Publication date: Oct. 1, 1993

A 70-year-old widow lives alone. She finds that her house is difficult to maintain, and she worries about having someone close by in case she falls. An 85-year-old woman is living in an unlicensed boarding home. She wants to move because she is ...