Clear, honest guides for the decisions that come with getting older, whether it is for yourself, a partner, a parent or chosen family. We tell you where our information comes from and when we last checked it.
Health and well-being
A memory diagnosis is frightening, but it does not erase who a person is. Here is how LGBTQIA+ families can understand the stages, communicate with love, find affirming care, and protect identity and wishes as memory changes.
Health and well-being
More people than ever are growing old with HIV. Here is what long-term survivors and their chosen families should know about affirming providers, other health conditions, stigma, privacy, and planning for care with dignity.
Health and well-being
Parkinson's changes over time, but it moves slowly and can be managed for years. Here is what LGBTQIA+ elders and their chosen families should know about symptoms, care needs, and planning ahead.
Health and well-being
Losing a partner is one of life's deepest losses, and for LGBTQIA+ elders the grief can go unseen. Here is how to understand it, care for yourself, and take the practical steps that come after.
Health and well-being
Depression is common in later life but it is not a normal part of aging, and it is treatable. Here is how to spot the signs, understand the added risks LGBTQIA+ elders carry, and find affirming help.
Health and well-being
The more medications you take, the higher the chance of a harmful mix. Here is how to keep an accurate list, get a real medication review, organize your doses, and ask the right questions.
Health and well-being
Changes in hearing and sight are common with age, but they do not have to shrink your world. Here is how screening, aids, and a few home adjustments keep you safe, connected, and independent.
Health and well-being
As you age, your body needs fewer calories but more nutrients, and appetite and thirst can fade. Here is how to eat well, stay hydrated, and find help when cooking or shopping gets hard.
Health and well-being
Sleep changes as we get older, but poor rest is not something you have to accept. Here is what shifts, what helps, and when to ask for support.
Health and well-being
Desire and connection do not have an expiration date. Here is an honest, affirming look at intimacy, sexual health, and dignity as an LGBTQIA+ elder.
Health and well-being
Diabetes is common in later life and very manageable. Here is a plain guide to the basics, daily habits, and coordinating care so you can live well.
Health and well-being
Bladder and bowel leakage is common, treatable, and nothing to be ashamed of. Here is a plain, affirming guide to managing it with dignity.
Health and well-being
A chronic condition does not have to run your life. Here is how to manage the day-to-day, build a care team that listens, pace yourself, and protect your mood along the way.
Health and well-being
Your mouth affects your whole body, yet Original Medicare covers almost no routine dental care. Here is why oral health matters more with age, where the coverage gaps are, and how to keep a good routine.
Health and well-being
Arthritis is common in later life, but it does not have to take your mobility. Here is how to manage pain, keep moving safely, use helpful aids, and know when to get more help.
