What is expat child syndrome? Expat child syndrome (ECS) refers to the emotional stress that children can feel when moving to a different country (which isn’t the one they grew up in). Most commonly, these children will have moved as a result of one or both of their parents pursuing a career opportunity, either [...]
Image via Pexels The Hidden Culprits Behind Joint Pain and Inflammation — And How to Fight Back Aging doesn’t have to mean waking up to stiff knees or enduring that dull ache in your hips. Yet, for many seniors, inflammation and joint pain seem to appear out of nowhere and stay longer than they’re [...]
Image via Pexels Caring Without Collapse: Real-World Self-Care Strategies for New Caregivers Becoming a caregiver upends everything. It’s not just the time—it’s the emotional drain, the decisions, the constant alertness. And in the rush to meet someone else’s needs, your own vanish. But self-care isn’t selfish. It’s survival. This isn’t fluff. It’s a blueprint [...]
Image by Sabine van Erp from Pixabay The Hidden Cost of Caregiver Burnout: How Stress Impacts People Living with Dementia Have you ever walked into a room and immediately sensed tension before anyone said a word? You just felt it in the air. This is exactly what life can feel like for someone [...]
Image via Pexels Practical Tips for New Caregivers to Help Maintain Your Daily Well-Being Stepping into a caregiving role often feels like crossing a threshold into a new world, one filled with responsibility, uncertainty, and emotional weight. Many new caregivers find themselves juggling schedules, absorbing secondhand stress, and quietly wondering how to keep going [...]
Image courtesy of Pexels Healthy Living Tips and Resources for Seniors Who Want to Live Well Living well in your later years isn’t about strict routines or extreme regimens. It's more about discovering what helps you feel strong, clear-headed, and genuinely fulfilled. For many seniors, small shifts can make a lasting difference. Whether it’s [...]
Photo via PexelsFuture-proofing Without a Net: Building a Retirement and Healthcare Safety Plan Beyond Social Security The uneasy truth is, most people won’t say it out loud, but you’ve probably felt it. There’s an unspoken gamble baked into the promise of Social Security and Medicare: that they’ll be there when you need them, and [...]
Reviewed by Rosalyn Kahn, Born to Age, Head of On Q 2 Media In a world full of chaos and noise, nothing hits quite like genuine laughter—especially when it springs from lived experiences. That’s exactly what I found at Leighton’s Laugh Lounge Live at the intimate Hang on the Dream Theatre in Hollywood. [...]
35+ useful facts, tips, and advice for renting a wheelchair-accessible vehicle As we age, staying mobile can become tricky, particularly when it comes to traveling long distances. For many, a wheelchair is an essential tool that allows for exploration of new places with comfort and ease. However, there are logistics to consider: how can [...]
The latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that by 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. The WHO urges all countries to ensure their health and social systems are ready for this demographic shift. One of the main concerns to be addressed is the [...]