Recent Articles
The Influence of Mothers on Our Lives
A Place for Mom’s annual Mother’s Day survey asked readers to reflect how their mothers have shaped them and how their relationship has changed over time. Readers also contributed practical advice and life-lessons that they learned from their mothers. Some of the overarching themes of reader’s impressions of their mothers emerge in this graphic built…
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Celebrities and their Mothers
“I get my sense of humor from my mom.” – Tina Fey With Mother’s Day approaching, we’re highlighting the profound and lasting influence that mothers have on their children. We collected some great quotes from celebrities who shared their mother’s best advice and how their mothers helped make them who they are today. “My mom…
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Why Senior Student Loan Debt Is More Complicated
With more sources of debt and fewer repayment options, seniors are now the fastest-growing age group for student loan debt. We’ve all heard about the dire straits today’s college students face upon graduation: tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt that they may never be able to fully repay. But what about senior…
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Bunny Therapy: Senior Care Can’t Get Much More Warm And Fuzzy
By guest blogger: Liz Matt Liz Matt is a longtime feature reporter and former television host in Philadelphia. Liz’s beat has included coverage of the performing and visual arts, lifestyles, travelogues, celebrity spotlights and family profiles. Pet therapy isn’t exactly news in senior care… at least, the dog and cat variety. BUNNY therapy, however, is…
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Poll Results: Top Priority for Government Healthcare Funding
Poll results are in— we asked our A Place for Mom readers what they thought the government’s top healthcare research funding priority should be, and found that an overwhelming majority are concerned about Alzheimer’s disease research. In fact, Alzheimer’s received 2,150 votes out of 4,069 votes. Learn what healthcare concerns came in the number two…
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How to Recognize When You’re in Denial About Your Parents’ Health
It’s hard to face facts when a loved one is in declining mental or physical health—but denial may ultimately worsen the situation. “Mom’s just not feeling well today, that’s all. If I just give her time, she’ll be on the mend and back to her old tricks.” “I visited Dad just last week and he…
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Assisted Living and Hospice Care: Easing End of Life Transitions
Assisted living communities are increasingly conducive aging-in-place. Working in tandem with hospice care, communities are often able to accommodate residents through end-of-life. Many assisted living communities espouse a philosophy called “aging-in-place,” meaning that residents receive increasing levels of care without having to leave the community. Aging in place allows residents to stay in their community for as…
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Is Ageism Getting Worse?
A recent Princeton study on the causes of ageism reveals that we’ve still got a long way to go in the fight against age-related negative stereotypes. Ageism against seniors can’t be defined simply as prejudice against older adults. Researchers are finding that ageism is a complex phenomenon consisting of a range of negative attitudes toward…
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Congratulations to Senior Living Hero Sarah Snavely
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) Hero Award honors “extraordinary individuals who serve older adults in senior living communities” across America. Congratulations to Sarah Snavely, Activities Assistant at IntegraCare at The Woods at Cedar Run in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. We’ll add more information about Sarah and her outstanding work soon. You can view other…
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Vote For Your Favorite TV Moms
In honor of Mother’s Day 2013, A Place for Mom is paying tribute to all the wonderful moms out there. We’re sponsoring a sweepstakes for your chance to win a $100 spa gift card. Every mom has her own charm. That unique imprint she makes on her children, whether they like it or not. In…
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