What does it look like when children care for aging parents?

What does it look like when children care for aging parents?

by | Mar/Thu/2022 | aging topics

As Heart2Heart has expanded to become a respite agency, I’ve been reflecting on how the relationship between parents and their children changes over time. The old saying “Once a man, twice a child” continues to apply today. Maybe it’s even harder today, when the...
Why do we overlook the aging population?

Why do we overlook the aging population?

by | Feb/Mon/2022 | aging topics

In my current job as CEO of Heart2Heart, I get to see amazing acts of kindness every day. Our volunteers are remarkable people who truly love and care for the seniors they visit and talk with. Their enthusiasm inspires me every day. They are the fuel that keeps this...
What do we think of when we think of aging?

What do we think of when we think of aging?

by | Feb/Tue/2022 | aging topics

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “senior citizen?” I wonder if what we picture is a silver-haired white man. A senior citizen is probably retired and living their best life in a retirement community. We picture senior citizens riding around in their golf...