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02/19/2015

This is what lingers with actor and filmmaker James Keach from Glen Campbell's final recording session in 2013, capturing the song "I'm Not Gonna Miss You."

02/12/2015

Heart disease is the number one killer of women -- and it can be prevented. Discover 5 things you should know (and tell 5 friends).

02/12/2015

Chris Mann from season two of The Voice teamed up with Cure Alzheimer's Fund to create a powerful song called "Remember Me" as the new inspiring anthem for Alzheimer's Disease.

SHARE this video if someone you love has been affected by Alzheimer's Disease. BUY & SHARE song to donate to Cure Alzheimer's Fund research: iTunes: http://s...

02/10/2015

A 114-year-old Minnesota woman, who is described by her 85-year-old son as "curious about everything," has a page, and is now using FaceTime.

A 114-year-old Minnesota woman, who is described by her 85-year-old son as

02/10/2015

"In the 20th century we added an unprecedented number of years to our lifespans, but is the quality of life as good? Surprisingly, yes! At TEDxWomen psychologist Laura Carstensen shows research that demonstrates that as people get older they become happier, more content, and have a more positive outlook on the world."

In the 20th century we added an unprecedented number of years to our lifespans, but is the quality of life as good? Surprisingly, yes! At TEDxWomen psychologist Laura Carstensen shows research that demonstrates that as people get older they become happier, more content, and have a more positive outl…

02/09/2015

Located in The Netherlands town of Weesp is a special gated village called Hogeweyk. It is notable because it has been designed specifically as a pioneering care facility for elderly people ...

02/03/2015

"Living longer is about loving longer, learning longer, teaching longer, connecting longer, if we figure out the supports and infrastructure to make all of that possible — and it is completely within reach."

In The Age of Dignity, Ai-jen Poo says rather than viewing aging from a place of scarcity and fear, we should see getting older as an opportunity. And, she writes, we must fix our flawed care system.

02/02/2015

New York City is home to many stylish women, and Ari Cohen has made it his mission to photograph them. But his subjects aren’t high-fashion models, they’re well-dressed senior citizens.

What began as a blog documenting the street style of women aged 50 and older has become a best-selling book and now a documentary of the same name, Advanced Style. By sharing photographs and stories of these vibrant older women, Cohen hopes to change perspectives on aging.

New York City is home to many stylish women, and Ari Cohen has made it his mission to photograph them. But his subjects aren’t high-fashion models, they’re well-dressed senior citizens. What began...

01/30/2015

Alzheimers Feng Shui and How to Lay Out the Room July 25, 2014July 27, 2014 BoomertoBoomerOnline.ca If so, then this article is for you. If you are providing direct Alzheimer’s care already then, aside from qualifying for special sainthood, this will confirm much of what you already know. But you ma…

01/29/2015

Learn how to sustain your social life, a source of necessary replenishment, while caregiving.

01/28/2015

"Helping families learn how to talk about older adults' preferences and about goal differences may be important in helping families best support older adults" - Allison Heid

Headstrong elderly parents and their adult children may be able to find common ground with proper intervention, according to researchers in human development.

01/27/2015

Every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease. More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease. Learn the facts in this video developed by the Alzheimer's Association.

Every 67 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's disease. More than 5 million Americans are living with the disease. Learn the facts. Help ...

01/26/2015

According to SeniorAdvisor.com, BeClose is one of the top 5 things every caregiver should invest in. We couldn't agree more!

Technology has provided some great tools for improving the quality of life of our senior citizens as well as taking some of the guesswork out of being a

01/21/2015

An interesting infographic from The National Council on Aging.

01/20/2015

Meet Barbara Beskind, a Silicon Valley technology designer. Beskind says as she gets older and faces new problems in the world, she's thankful she's a designer. "It makes aging more tolerable, more enjoyable," she says. "I enjoy the age I'm in. I think it's one of the best chapters of my life."

Barbara Beskind stands out in youth-obsessed Silicon Valley. She inspires designers at the IDEO firm to think about the needs of older generations: What if your glasses could help you remember people?

01/19/2015

Want to start your week off with a smile? This flash mob for Betty White's 93rd birthday is the perfect way. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!

Everyday on set, Betty is greeted by her assistant with a hula - today's hula dance was a very special surprise in honor of her 93rd birthday! Watch Betty on...

01/16/2015

The team at BeClose is excited to see the film, "Still Alice" starring Julianne Moore. More importantly, we are happy to see the discussion about Alzheimer's becoming more prominent in the media.

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