Guiding Care

12/23/2025

Retirement can bring an unexpected challenge: What do I do now? Finding purpose in your later years isn’t just about staying busy—it’s linked to longer life, better health, and greater happiness. From rekindling old passions to sharing your hard-earned wisdom, here are five meaningful ways to discover what matters most in this season of life. Because it’s never too late to find your purpose. ✨ Read “Developing Your Sense of Purpose.”

Developing Your Sense of Purpose Retirement. The golden years. Time to finally relax. These phrases sound wonderful, but for many older adults, the transition away from careers, active parenting, and long-held roles can leave an unexpected void. The question “What do I do now?” becomes surprisin...

12/18/2025

How to live to 100, according to Dick Van D**e.

The star of “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” still hits the gym and touches his toes.

12/17/2025

What 38 million obituaries reveal about how Americans define a “life well lived.”

Obituaries reveal shifting cultural values across time and place. Here’s a glimpse into how the moral vocabulary has evolved over several decades.

12/16/2025

A joint study by LinkedIn and AARP found that older workers are building new tech skills.

Exclusive AARP-LinkedIn research shows 50-plus are gaining ground on younger groups

12/15/2025

Know a family caregiver? The holidays can be their most exhausting time of year. Instead of another gift basket, give them what they need: real, practical help. From grocery runs to laundry assistance to simply sitting with their loved one so they can breathe for a moment—these gifts of service can truly change their season. Here’s how to help in ways that matter. 💙 “How to Support a Caregiver This Holiday Season.” https://www.guidingcarefl.com/how-to-support-a-caregiver-this-holiday-season/

12/09/2025

How to support someone who is caring for a spouse with cancer.

Stay in touch, help when you can, but respect how their life has changed

12/08/2025

Shopping for someone in long-term care? It’s not always easy to know what will truly brighten their day. Whether you’re visiting a parent, grandparent, or friend, these ideas can help make your next visit extra special. 💙 “Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Someone in Long-Term Care.”

Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Someone in Long-Term Care Finding the perfect gift for a loved one living in long-term care can feel challenging. You want to bring them joy and comfort, but you’re also thinking about limited space, practical considerations, and what will truly brighten their days. Here ...

12/03/2025

What to expect during a hearing test—and why it’s important for adults over age 50.

Hearing tests matter more after age 50 because that's when it's age-related hearing loss starts to become more common. Here's what every adult needs to know about how hearing tests work.

12/02/2025

https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2025/11/06/how-americans-are-thinking-about-aging/

From how well they think they’re aging to how they rate their physical and mental health and financial security, older adults with upper incomes are doing better than those with middle or lower incomes.

12/01/2025

Getting older doesn’t mean giving up driving. But we all should be aware of the challenges that older adults may face and the ways they can be managed. Read “The Keys to Safe Driving as You Age.”

The Keys to Safe Driving as You Age From the moment you get your first license, driving represents independence, freedom, and autonomy—values that become even more pronounced as we get older. During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, Dec. 1 – 5, it’s worth having honest conversations about ho...

11/28/2025

Quitting smoking may be good for your brain, even if you stop later in life.

The rate of smoking ci******es has steadily declined since the 1960s – when Congress required warnings on cigarette boxes. Research shows that people are more likely to try to quit smoking when they’re under 40. But a new study in the journal The Lancet Healthy Longevity shows that quitting late...

11/27/2025

Why does your doctor seem so rushed and dismissive? That bedside manner may be the result of the health care system.

The current US health care system burdens doctors with heavy patient loads, more administrative work and additional off-hour demands. Doctor-patient interactions suffer as a result.