Top 10 Places for Memorable Summer Experiences for the Whole Family in the DMV
Memorial Day weekend is almost upon us, so we researched some of the best events and outings the whole family can get out and enjoy this summer.
Supporting Veterans and Their Families at the 2018 Camaraderie Classic Golf Tournament
The month of May is National Military Appreciation Month; and, to kick things off, Army Distaff Foundation and Homes For Our Troops cohosted the first annual 2018 Camaraderie Classic Golf Tournament on April 30 at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. Lifematters was proud to be a sponsor of this event as proceeds provide [...]
Maintaining Your Marital and Familiar Roles While Giving Care
By Guest Poster Kay Bransford I was the primary adult family caregiver to my parents for over five years. It’s easy to recognize all the things I could have done better in hindsight, but I sure tried to do the best that I could with the information I had when decisions needed to made. [...]
A 14-Year-Old Made An App To Help Alzheimer’s Patients Recognize Their Loved Ones
When Emma Yang was 7 or 8 years old, her grandmother became increasingly forgetful. Over the next few years, those memory problems, caused by early Alzheimer’s disease, worsened. Yang, who learned to code at an early age, decided to create an app to help. In her app under development, called Timeless, Alzheimer’s patients can scroll through photos [...]
Opinion | In search of a word that won’t offend ‘old’ people
Our language makes it impossible to embrace age. Let’s change that.