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Posted on May 30, 2024 - Researchers from the University of Southern California coined the term “carefluencers” to describe a new generation of family caregivers who are using social media to share the day-to-day realities of caring for an older loved one. Social media can be an excellent venue for caregivers to connect, empathize with each other, and share caregiving tips. The Reddit communities of r/Dementia and r/AgingParents offer caregiving family members a venue to vent, share resources, and find other people who are also going through the sometimes-isolating experience of elder caregiving.

Posted on May 28, 2024 - Do you have a fortune hidden in your garage, attic or basement? You’d be surprised to learn what collectors consider valuable.

Posted on May 23, 2024 - Clinical trials are a vital part of medical research and treatment; it’s literally how we discover innovations and breakthroughs from confirming a vaccine is effective to curing cancer. But there are not enough people who sign up to take part in them: 37% of proposed clinical trials don’t enroll enough people to continue, with 11% unable to enroll a single person. It’s particularly important for seniors participate; without them, it can be harder to figure out which treatments will help, especially considering the complexity of healthcare as we age.

Posted on May 21, 2024 - From sunscreen to sunglasses, sun protection is always in season. The FDA offers tips for consumers.

Posted on May 16, 2024 - Elder financial abuse, also known as elder financial exploitation, is a serious and growing concern as the population ages. According to a 2023 AARP report, Americans over 60 lose an estimated $28.3 billion annually, with more than 70% of these losses caused by someone known to the victim, like caregivers, neighbors, family, and friends.