Grandparents and grandchildren have a special bond. Find out what happened when we asked a group of grandkids to tell us what they love about their grandparents and how they stay in touch.
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How Grandparents and Grandchildren Stay in Touch
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Increasing Breast Cancer Awareness in Older Women
Breast Cancer Statistics Did you know that breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women? Here’s a …
Assisted Living vs Independent Living for Seniors
Helping a parent make the transition to senior living can be difficult. Learn more about the similarities and differences between assisted living and independent living for seniors to determine which is the right for them. …
How Your New Medicare Card Will Help Protect Your Identity
Discover how your new Medicare card will help protect your identity, and reduce the chances of Medicare fraud. Find out more about how to avoid scams, identity theft, and enjoy a safe retirement.
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Arthritis and Joint Pain: Causes, Prevention & Treatment
Find out why arthritis is never a one size fits all approach, and why the causes and treatment differ depending on the person. Learn more about the interesting facts and figures around the disease. …
A Stylish Medical Alert to Keep Mom Safe, Independent & Fashionable
Find out why medical alert devices don’t have to be boring. Discover how to bling and bedazzle a medical alert to keep mom safe, independent, and fashionable.
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9 Things to Know About Your New Medicare Card
Discover why changes are coming for Medicare beneficiaries. Find out what you need to know about the new Medicare card, changes associated, FAQs, and more.
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A Centenarian Reflects on the Positive Impacts of Technology
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
How Technology Is Evolving This Grandpa’s Hot Rod Hobby
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
Changing Technology Helps Seniors Stay Safe & Connected
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
Technology Helps Seniors Stay in Touch Across Generations
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
Seniors are Adapting to Technology and Living a Digital Lifestyle
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
A Comic Book Artist Adapts His Art to Changing Technology
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
How Technology Has Changed This Artist’s Art, Life & Legacy
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
Smartphones, Social Media and Technology Trends Among Seniors
Seniors and Technology Statistics They may not be attached to their phones the way teens or millennials are, but seniors …
Medical Alert Systems for Seniors: 5 Tips for Caregivers
Importance of Senior Safety at Home I will never forget the afternoon my 67-year-old mother and I dropped in to …
Senior Social Media Influencers You Should Follow
Social Media for Seniors There are plenty of social media accounts about seniors and how to find information about caregiving, …
Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) Provide All the Help You Need
How Personal Emergency Response Devices with GPS Help Seniors Feel Safe You’re driving to a place you’ve never been, and …
Coping with a Relative’s Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis
A type 2 diabetes diagnosis changes the individual’s life, but it also has a ripple effect into the family circle. …
GreatCall Presents: Fighting Back
What happens when a group of older adults decide to fight back against a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease? Recently, we …
Managing Type 2 Diabetes: Treatment & Lifestyle Changes
A Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis When Luxmi Popat was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 20 years ago, she thought her …
Aging and Technology: A GreatCall Documentary Series
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
Living with Type 2 Diabetes: Valuable Resources & Support
You’ve Just Been Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, What’s Next? You’ve just heard the words, “You have diabetes.” Whether you …
Holiday Gift Guide for Senior Moms
Just in time for the holidays, we’re excited to share our gift guide for Mom! What will be the perfect …
Holiday Gift Guide for Senior Dads
The holidays are almost here! Do you have your gifts for Dad picked out yet? If not, we’ve got you …
Celebrating National Caregivers Awareness Month: GreatCall Heroes
National Caregivers Awareness Month November marks the beginning of National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor family caregivers, raise …
5 Features You Want In Your Medical Alert Device
Medical alert devices are very popular for seniors and those with special needs. When the individual experiences a medical problem, …
Benefits of Owning a Smartphone: 3 Dos and Don’ts
I’m an empty-nester! Wow—mixed emotions come with that. Newfound freedom, check! More time for myself, check! Really miss being “Mommy” …
4 Ways to Help Dad With Limited Mobility
Many older adults have issues with their mobility. Recent research by the American Academy of Family Physicians shows that more than 10 …
Classic Movies About Moms
Ever watch a movie with a memorable maternal character and think your mom could play that role? Maybe your mother …
How the Role of Moms Have Changed (and Stayed the Same) Through the Decades
Whether she was your birth mother or a mother figure, whether you called her mama or mummy, whether she worked …
That Time Mom Powered Through Without Electricity
In honor of Mother’s Day, we pay tribute to a mother’s selfless attitude. We hope that her story may encourage …
Let Mom Put Her Feet Up and Then Get to Work!
Moms work hard and anything their kids can do to make life easier is appreciated. On Mother’s Day, lots of …
Unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Mom and Grandma
Often, it’s difficult to select the right gift for an aging mom, grandmother or loved one. After all, what do you …
Heart Healthy Exercise & Activities
Regular exercise is essential for heart health. But thankfully, you don’t need to go to the gym or use special …
The Best Lifelong Learning Apps, Products, and Tech to Feed Your Brain
When he was eighty-seven years old, Michelangelo said, “I am still learning.” Mahatma Gandhi embraced the same never-stop-learning philosophy, as …
Beating Back the Winter Blues
While many fear winter for its unrelenting cold, others dread the season for another reason altogether: its endlessly dark nights …
7 Ways to Make Your Independent Living Apartment Feel More Like Home
So, you’ve made the decision to move into an independent living community: congratulations! Was it the added convenience that flipped …
Aging and Technology: New Report Offers Tech-Based Solutions for Global Challenges
As the majority of the world’s population advances in age, today’s technology is advancing rapidly too—powering greater interconnectivity and innovative …
Staying Active: Navigating the Gym for Seniors
Remaining active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for all of us – and particularly for older adults. …
Home Automation Helps Seniors Stay at Home
These days, more and more seniors are able to age in place, thanks to home automation technology. This means that …
Consulting an Elder Law Attorney
You wear many hats as a caregiver, but dealing with complex legal matters is a role best left to the …
How to Support LGBT Seniors and Caregivers Aging in Place
What do LGBT seniors want? Like most older adults, they want to age in place comfortably and be treated with …
Is Your Home Age in Place Ready?
Life is not lived strictly inside the four walls of your home, so a decision to age in place involves …
Using Virtual Reality to Teach Real Empathy for Aging
Transporting able-bodied participants into the mind and body of an aging or disabled person through virtual reality experiences are not …
The New Face of Grandparents Today
Much ado has been made that a grandma is running for president. Yes that would be Hillary, and in fact, …
Not Your Grandparents! How Grandparent/Grandchildren Relationships are Different Today
Frances Killpatrick is one of the new breed of grandparents, not content to sit on the sidelines, but willing and …
Grandparents and Grandkids Hit the Road Together
In the spirit of bringing grandparents and grandkids together, every summer Nancy Hassanein holds “Camp Nana” for her two grandsons. …
Virtual Volunteering: How Seniors Can Give Back From Wherever They Are
Giving back often means going out: cleaning up litter along the highway, serving in a local soup kitchen, visiting hospital …
Using Social Media to Stay Active and Connected
Trying new activities and meeting up with friends is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body …
The Eyes Have It: Tools That Tackle Common Vision Conditions
Your eyes age first: According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the lens in your eye loses flexibility in your late …
Online Volunteering Offers Opportunities to Make a Difference
Mom and Dad might not be as active as they once were, but that doesn’t mean they’re not interested in …
Whatever Your Passion, A Volunteer Opportunities Exist
“If you’re new to volunteering, there is no better advice than to start with what you are most passionate about,” says …
Occupational Therapy: Elder Care’s Best-Kept Secret
Don’t let the word “occupational” fool you: The true goal of occupational therapists is not to keep you in a …
Caregiving Advice: What Older Adults Want You to Know
Great caregiving advice can come in the form of real stories from seniors who have found their own successful style …
Aging in Place: When They Can, But Maybe Shouldn’t, Stay At Home
If you had a choice between staying in your own home, in familiar surroundings, or moving when you get older, …
Tech For Seniors: 5 Must-Have Technology Devices for Seniors
While the number of older adults using the Internet and related tech devices continues to increase, so too does tech …