Mary’s Musings Articles

Some Older Adults are Hungry

Food insecurity remains one of the most pressing issues across the United States, especially among older adults. Many face unique challenges, including limited income, mobility issues, and higher healthcare costs. These factors make it hard to access nutritious,...

Longevity Innovations

 Mary Furlong’s Convening Power| Louis Tenenbaum | Mary Furlong has been a true pioneer in using the Internet to improve the lives of older Americans. She began this work founding the nonprofit organizations SeniorNet in 1986 and ThirdAge...

Worsening the Caregiver Crisis

When we need more caregivers, why should we throw out some we already have? Seth Sternberg, Co-founder and CEO of Honor, the parent company of Home Instead, reports the Department of Homeland Security is withdrawing work authorizations for foreigners who are legally...

Crisis in Family Caregiving

Mom and Dad need help. Maybe not today, but soon. Perhaps they'll be fine. It could be your husband or your wife or your child who will come to depend on a member of America's largest workforce -- America's largest unpaid workforce. What if there's no one there to...