Couple

An older couple looks out over a railing onto water. The gray atmosphere is somber, as the woman holds the man's arm. He wears a tan jacket and a cap and uses a walking stick on a strap. Her gray hair is uncovered, and she wears a black jacket and pants.

Caregiver’s Body Language and Voice Can Either Calm or Cause Anxiety

Dear Carol: It’s a common problem, I know, but I’m worried about how my dad cares for my mom, who lives with...

Cover of Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. The background is a sepia-toned room. In the foreground is a picture of the author's father, sitting in a contemplative pose with arms crossed. This image is also sepia-toned in browns of different shades. To the right is the book title.

Why So Many Long-Married Couples Die Close Together

While death rarely brings pleasant feelings, from time to time, we’ll see a story about death go viral on the Internet because...

An older couple stand together, with the man holding the woman against him. They are both smiling as he draws her to his side. They both have gray hair. The oman wears a cranberry sweater tne the man wears a gray shirt.

Memory Cafés Can Be a Lifeline for Couples Adjusting to Life with Dementia

Dear Carol: I’m afraid my husband and I are a sad cliché of the times. We both earned decent incomes. We put...