The challenges of aging don’t fall on the elderly alone. They are shared by the family and friends who help keep seniors at home, and by the employers of those family members who must adapt to overly busy, stressed-out workers. Over the next few weeks we will review the challenges to families and their employers and show how we can make the situation better. Let’s say your mom is living alone,...

Aging is no business for the timid. The limitations that confront us as we get older can make even the most mundane daily tasks difficult, from keeping our homes tidy to getting to the doctor’s office. But the challenges of aging don’t fall on the elderly alone. They are shared by the family and friends who help with transportation, grocery shopping, housework, meal preparation, financial...