We often think of loneliness as an emotion, something that feels uncomfortable but fades with time. But for older adults, loneliness is much more than that. A growing body of research shows that chronic social…

You did not expect it to feel like this. You love your parent, your spouse, your sibling, and you want to help them. But somewhere along the way, the caregiving that started with good intentions…

Ask most older adults where they want to spend their later years, and the answer is almost always the same: at home. Not in a facility. Not in an unfamiliar place. At home, surrounded by…

The primary desire of most seniors is to be able to age-in-place. But, what does that really mean? Aging in place doesn’t always mean staying in the home one has lived in for 50 years,…

At Touching Hearts at Home of Albany, we believe the best caregivers are those who bring not just experience, but empathy, patience, and heart to their work. And Larry Compa is the perfect example of…

Caregiving is a calling that takes heart, patience, and a deep desire to make a difference—and for Diane Mallery, it has been a way of life for over 45 years. A dedicated care partner with…