Grandparents play an important role in the lives of their grandchildren, and in some families, have assumed key caregiving responsibilities. In the United States, grandparents have increasingly taken on the care of their grandchildren, due to parental substance abuse, parental death, or other complex family issues (Hughes et al., January 16, 2024). While most grandparents desire an active role in their grandchildren’ lives, an important question remains: How does the “grandparenting role” affect grandparents’ health and well-being, especially with different types of living arrangements?

Becoming a parent is often described as one of life’s most transformative experiences. The phrase “it takes a village” is frequently used to emphasize the importance of support during this transition—but too often, that village is built around mothers and infants, leaving fathers standing just outside its gates. In the United States, fathers often receive less support from  healthcare systems than mothers, limiting their preparation for becoming a father.Although some fathers may feel unprepared...

Maternal health is a vital component of public health, and artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool to help women remain connected to essential health information throughout the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Recently,...

Fathers want to be involved in their infant’s care, as asserted in the seminal work of Garfield and Isacco (2006). Moreover, fathers have unique concerns and questions that should be addressed at well-child visits. Pediatricians and other healthcare providers play a vital role in supporting fathers during well-child visits (Garfield & Isacco, 2006; Yogman & Craig, 2016). Further, research has shown that involving fathers in well-child visits greatly improves their child’s health, including their...

Social isolation and loneliness in adults are significant public health concerns in our society. Although these issues can occur in any age, they are especially common in older adults. Individuals experiencing social isolation or loneliness may suffer a wide range of mental and physical health problems (Salari et al., 2025). In 2023, the U.S. Office of the Surgeon General (OSG) issued an advisory highlighting the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation and emphasizing the healing effects of...

The holiday season has begun and many seniors are joyfully preparing to celebrate with family and friends. However, did you know that the holiday season can be stressful on seniors’ mental and physical health? According to the American Psychological Association (APA), 49% of adults in the U.S. population report feelings of stress during the holiday season, which spans from November through December. With all the personal and family expectations that come from the festivities of the holiday seaso...

Many seniors often declutter their homes in the spring, but did you know that it’s important to declutter your home before the major holidays too?  During the holiday season, families and friends may gather in your home, so you want to make sure your home is safe for you and your guests. In addition, having a tidy home during the holidays will enhance the festive feeling for you and your guests, and decrease your stress during the holiday season! Let’s explore why decluttering your home is impor...

Fall prevention is an important topic for older adults to consider because of physicalchanges and health conditions that occur with aging. According to the Centers forDisease Control, 2024), one in four adults over 65 years report falling every year, whichcan lead to injuries, health problems, and long-term disabilities. However, you can takeFalls occur when older adults lose their balance, such as tripping on a rug, or slippingon a wet floor, often initiating a visit to the emergency room. Ther...