Year Six of the Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete program kicked off at the beginning of 2025 with five fantastic older adult athletes who danced, swam, trained, and inspired. As the 2025 program has come to a close, we asked our team members one last series of questions: What ...

He wasn’t called “the King of Pop” for nothing.  Michael Jackson’s music videos, especially Thriller, was the fave music video among the respondents, with almost every other commenter, led by Reader Thomas, giving it a mention.  Reader Grace noted its cultural impact ...

Medicare covers skilled nursing facility care for a short time after a qualifying hospital stay. Learn what’s covered, what isn’t, and how to appeal if Medicare ends coverage sooner than expected.  Written by: Amie Clark, BSW｜ Updated on: October 21, ...

The holidays are often described as a season of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for family caregivers, this time of year can bring added responsibilities, emotional strain, and exhaustion. Once the decorations come down and routines return to normal, many caregivers find themselves ...

After years of putting their own lives on hold, former caregivers describe the loneliness, relief, and rediscovery that come with starting over once caregiving ends.  Written by: Amie Clark, BSW｜ Updated on: November 19, 2025 ｜ For many ...

If your loved one's eating habits, hygiene, or memory start to change, it may be time for extra help. Watch for signs like forgetfulness, frailty, or missed medications that are often linked to illness, dementia, or mobility issues.  Written by: Amie Clark, ...

 Written by: Chris Clark｜   Edited by  ｜ Updated on: February 3, 2026 ｜ For family caregivers, the cell phone is often a source of deep anxiety. We want our loved ones with ...

Pop quiz: What are the 10 most-watched television broadcasts in American history? Here’s a hint: It’s the Super Bowl, again and again. In fact, of the top 20, 19 are the Super Bowl. The finale of “M.A.S.H.” is in there, too. More than Just Football  On Sunday February 8 – ...

One of the most influential Black voices in America, Reginald Hudlin, 64, launched his career as a Harvard undergraduate – his short film thesis inspiring his iconic 1990 first feature, House Party, now being re-released. Besides directing notable films including Boomerang, The ...

 Written by: Chris Clark｜   Edited by  ｜ Updated on: January 17, 2026 ｜ Caregiving in 2026 has become a high-stakes management role, leading most modern caregivers to lean ...

I know we are all striving to live our best lives, but I must admit that I am getting inspiration fatigue. All credit is due to the doers and creators, the folks who pick up Esperanto or start to compete in Ironman competitions at 60, learn to skydive at 70, who start ...

For many older adults, the idea of aging in the comfort of one’s own home isn’t just a preference — it’s a deeply held wish. In fact, nearly 90 percent of adults over 65 reported to AARP that they would prefer to remain at home as they age. In 2026, with advances in health care, smart home ...