Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP). LAMP offers many benefits —FREE OF CHARGE— to seniors who have difficulty reading standard print materials due to a visual, physical, cognitive, or reading disability. LAMP’s patrons can receive audio books (and talking book players), large print books, or hard-copy braille books by postage-free mail to and from…
Caregiving is a demanding role that requires physical, emotional, and mental resilience. Here are some specific strategies to help caregivers manage their responsibilities and maintain their well-being: RESPITE CARE • Arrange for a friend, neighbor or professional caregiver to come to the home and provide care while the primary caregiver takes a break. • Adult…
Caregiving is an act of love and dedication, often performed by family members for their aging parents and, increasingly, for their own children simultaneously. This dual role can place caregivers under immense physical, emotional, and financial strain. Understanding the unique challenges they face and offering practical support is essential in fostering a compassionate and sustainable…
Older Americans may be missing out on a wide range of programs and services that could help them meet their needs or assist their aging loved ones, a new poll suggests. The new findings from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, based at the University of Michigan, show most older adults don’t know about important…
