Family — 80 & Beyond

The Family Group Chat: How to Stay Connected Without Driving Everyone Crazy

The family group chat is the new dinner table — except it never ends, never sleeps, and can blow up the rel...

30 min read

Hosting the Holidays After 60: How to Stop Doing It All Yourself Without Losing the Magic

If you have been the one cooking, cleaning, decorating, and orchestrating every family holiday for the last...

35 min read

Long-Distance Grandparenting: Nine Ways to Stay Close When You Live Far Away

More than half of American grandparents now live more than two hundred miles from at least one grandchild, ...

40 min read

How to Become the Grandparent Your Grandkids Actually Want to Visit

The grandparents whose grandkids beg to come over are not the ones with the biggest houses or the most expe...

35 min read

When It Is Time to Take Away the Car Keys: A Compassionate Script for the Hardest Conversation in Caregiving

A practical, evidence-based guide to having the conversation about driving with an aging parent. Includes t...

35 min read

How to Talk to Your Adult Children About Your Estate Plan Without Starting a Family Fight

A step-by-step framework for telling your adult children about your will, your wishes, and your money — in ...

35 min read

Handling Care Conflict: When Family Members Disagree About Your Future

When your children can't agree on your care, here's how to stay in the driver's seat.

3 min read

The Perfect Gift Guide for Adults 80+: What We Actually Want

Skip the generic gifts — here's what people over 80 truly appreciate receiving.

3 min read

Video Letters to Grandchildren: Creating Messages That Last Forever

Record heartfelt video messages your grandchildren will treasure for the rest of their lives.

3 min read

Becoming the Family Historian: How to Record Your Stories Before They're Lost

Your memories are irreplaceable treasures — here's how to preserve them for generations to come.

3 min read

Dignity in Care Transitions: What to Insist On When Others Make Decisions

You have rights and a voice in every care decision — here's how to use both effectively.

3 min read