The Lifeline Blog

Some of life’s steadiest love comes from a grandparent. This National Grandparents Day, here are meaningful ways to honor the people who have always held us together.

By the time an older adult feels too hot, their body may already be struggling. Learn why heat reaches aging bodies faster, and how to stay ahead of it.

Aging in place sounds simple until you plan for it. As the biggest generation turns 65, here’s what staying home safely really requires.

More than 51 million Americans are caring for someone they love. Here’s what the 2025 family caregiving report reveals, and why you are far from alone in it.

The government has a new plan to protect older adults from abuse and fraud. Here’s what the federal Elder Justice Action Plan means for your family, in plain language.

Do crossword puzzles and brain games actually protect against dementia? Here’s an honest look at what the science really says, and what helps more.

A fall is frightening, but knowing what to do makes all the difference. A calm, step-by-step guide for helping an older adult after a fall.

Six exercises that use a chair, a counter, and a few minutes a day — and build the thing no home modification can supply: legs that catch you, and balance that keeps a stumble from becoming a fall.

Video games aren’t just for younger generations. For older adults, they can be a source of enjoyment, mental challenge, and a surprisingly natural way to connect with family — including grandkids who are already playing. Here’s what the research actually says, and where to start.

Most falls happen at home — which means most are largely preventable. A weekend, a hardware store list, and a fresh look at rooms you’ve walked through a thousand times. Here’s what to fix first, room by room.