Caregiving

For older Atlantans who live alone or don't get out much, a regular phone conversation can provide companionship and an important connection to the outside world. Volunteer callers are always needed Sometimes a phone call is more than a phone call. For an older adult who lives alone, is homebound or has little regular contact with friends and family, hearing a familiar voice a couple of times a week can make a difference. That's the idea behind the Atlanta Regional Commission

'Intrinsic capacity' assesses how well we move, think, see, hear and respond to life — and may offer a more useful picture of healthy aging than the number of candles on a birthday cake Two 75-year-olds can have similar medical histories yet experience aging very differently. One may travel, volunteer and manage a busy household. The other may struggle with stairs, forget appointments or withdraw from friends. The difference cannot always be explained by their health conditio

Undernutrition in older adults is common. Family caregivers should know the signs and how to address the problem For much of adulthood, losing a few pounds without trying might seem like a welcome surprise. Later in life, unexplained weight loss can mean something very different. A recent article published by Stansberry Research highlighted undernutrition in older adults and made an important point: Decades of messages about cutting calories and losing weight can obscure the