Staying active as an older adult promotes good physical and mental health and is a great defense against many diseases. Here’s a list of some great perks of staying active as an older adult: Lower risk of heart disease, stroke, […]

Whether you’re looking for entertainment, ways to easily stay connected with your family and friends, or need help with everyday tasks like managing medication, there is no shortage of age-friendly tech products that can help. To find the products that […]

Recently, I attended the Medicare Fraud Awareness and Prevention class offered by the Senior LinkAge Line, and I’m excited to bring you highlights.  The Medicare system has lost roughly $60 billion to fraud. Although Medicare fraud is not a new […]

Starting fall 2021, Mentor North and Duluth Aging Support will partner to create an intergenerational program called Mutual Mentoring. The goal of the program is to create a mutually beneficial and supportive relationship between young adults and older adults in […]

Having dementia can make everyday tasks seem more challenging and frustrating to complete. However, as a caregiver, you can help break down daily functions into individual steps to make a task (like getting dressed or making a peanut butter and […]

With Mother’s Day right around the corner, there’s no better time to show all the amazing moms in your life how much they mean to you. Whether you’re looking for something unique to do with your mom or want to […]

Successful aging can mean different things to people in other communities. And what works well in one community can often be beneficial in another. That’s why it’s key not only to understand what successful aging looks like in your community […]

It can be a challenging process to find services that best support you or someone you care for as they age. Whether it’s figuring out how to get groceries delivered, securing transportation to medical and non-medical appointments, or establishing companionship […]

When you think about making someone’s day, it’s often the little things that can make the biggest difference. And nobody understands this better than Helen Davis from the Family Freedom Center, a nonprofit that seeks to empower the Black community […]

Whether you’re aware of it or not, you’ve probably witnessed or experienced some form of ageism in your life. From casual conversations about older adults being referred to as “elderly” and the humor often used in greeting cards to the […]