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5 days ago | ltcnews.com | Anna Marino

You probably remember the moment you first held a restaurant menu at arm’s length to read it. For most of us, vision starts changing in our 40s. This common condition—presbyopia—makes it harder to focus on nearby objects. It’s part of the natural aging process. The eye's lens loses flexibility, and that’s only the beginning. By the time you reach 60 or older, changes often accelerate:Reading glasses become more frequent. Driving at night may get tougher. Glare and halos around lights can increase.

2 weeks ago | ltcnews.com | Jacob Thomas

No one wants to watch their aging parent wait endlessly in a crowded rehab center. If you’re trying to help a loved one recover from surgery, manage chronic illness or mental health conditions, or deal with the frailty of aging, a smarter system may be the key to better care—and less stress for everyone involved. Rehabilitation centers help people regain strength, function, and independence after a hospital stay, illness, injury, or surgery.

3 weeks ago | ltcnews.com | Linda Kople

As your parents grow older, you may notice subtle changes—slower movements, moments of forgetfulness, or difficulty with everyday tasks like bathing or preparing meals. When daily living activities become challenging or cognitive issues like dementia begin to surface, your top concern naturally becomes their safety. You want to be there for them. Maybe you already are, balancing caregiving with work, family, and everything else. Or perhaps you've brought in professional caregivers for extra support.

3 weeks ago | ltcnews.com | Linda Kople

When was the last time you asked your parents about their childhood and health or about those who came before them? These conversations aren’t just about nostalgia—they’re crucial for protecting your health, planning your future, and preparing for the possible need for long-term care. Asking about family health history—or even family history in general—can stir up deep emotions, especially for older adults.

3 weeks ago | ltcnews.com | Linda Maxwell

What starts as a missed blister could change your life—or your loved one's. If you have diabetes or you're caring for someone who does, you already know it's a complex condition. But what's often missed is the silent damage happening to your feet. A small sore that goes unnoticed can quickly spiral into a life-altering infection, a hospital stay, or even an amputation. And once that happens, the path often leads to long-term care—expensive, emotional, and hard on families.