The Advice Column

Celebrating Older Americans Month: Supporting Independence at Home with Garden State Eldercare By Ethan Kassel, Garden State Eldercare May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize the countless contributions of our nation’s seniors and to reaffirm our commitment to helping them live with dignity, safety, and independence. At Garden State Eldercare, we believe aging … Read more

By Ethan Kassel, LCSW – Garden State EldercarePublished: April 5, 2025 The heartbreaking deaths of actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, sent shockwaves through the caregiving and eldercare communities. While best known for his legendary Hollywood career, Hackman spent his final years battling Alzheimer’s disease, under the primary care of Arakawa. … Read more