Amy Cameron O’Rourke
The Aging Expert
Amy Cameron O’Rourke is an aging expert and co-host of Aging Untold.
She is the author of “The Fragile Years,” a resource for people seeking help managing the care of a loved one.
Amy, the founder of O’Rourke & Associates, has more than 40 years of experience as an owner of a care management company and administrator in a Lifeplan community.
Breaking down the difference between capacity and competency in healthcare decision-making.
A senior day service center can help your senior stay active and involved. Here are tips on choosing one that works for you.
We look at the growing field of virtual health care. We weigh the pros and cons of telemedicine and discuss its potential impact on your health.
Is a pedicure or podiatry right for you? We’ll break down the basics of foot-care and how to keep your feet healthy and happy.
Caregiving is difficult, and millions of Americans provide care for aging parents or relatives from hundreds of miles away, facing unique challenges that require careful planning and family coordination.
How a caregiving pregame plan can help families avoid crisis and protect dignity — and how to create one.
What you need to know about pressure sores, or bedsores, the stages and the critical steps to prevent them.
Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease” because you start to have bone loss before you have symptoms. How to protect your bone health before a fracture happens.
What to know about hospital delirium in seniors, why it happens, what to watch for and why it’s often missed.
How to spot the signs that it might be time for an older loved one to stop driving and how to talk about handing over the keys.
The Aging Untold experts explain how sibling disagreements can complicate care for aging parents and provide strategies for finding common ground.
The grief older adults feel from the loss of longtime friends is profound, but that pain is sometimes minimized or dismissed. Here are practical ways to cope.
Adults who are aging without a spouse, partner or close family nearby are known as solo agers. We are exploring the importance of advance planning and social networks to help them thrive.
We are uncovering the often-unnoticed dangers of dehydration and why older adults are especially susceptible.
How to extend your health span, not just lifespan, and what “60 is the new 40” really means today.
How to recognize caregiver burnout and find the strategies to ease stress before it becomes a crisis.
Hearing loss can quietly strain relationships, safety and day-to-day independence. We are exploring where to turn for help.
Walkers, wheelchairs and hospital beds can help older adults stay independent. What to know durable medical equipment that's covered by insurance and how to get what you need.
Why it’s important to preserve family stories and history before they’re lost and how you can do it.
Drug and alcohol interventions can be tough, especially when the struggle has been building for decades. What to know about the unique challenges of intervention for older adults.
Shortness of breath should not be dismissed as a normal part of aging. It can signal serious conditions including COPD, heart disease and asthma.
As more states legalize medical marijuana, you might wonder whether cannabis edibles have a place in dementia care. What to know and the precautions caregivers should weigh before adding them to a care plan.
Adults caring for aging parents while raising their own children are part of what’s known as the sandwich generation. We share strategies for balancing kids and caregiving.
Is today’s technology helping older adults or making life harder? There are resources to help.
Your skin is your body’s first line of defense. There are steps you can take to maintain skin health as it changes across the decades.
NORCs are neighborhoods that have gradually aged as residents chose to stay in their homes rather than move to planned retirement facilities.
Mental, physical and lifestyle strategies can optimize brain function and protect your cognitive health.
We explore why getting a good night’s sleep can get harder with age and the practical habits that support better-quality rest.
When older adults date or marry much younger partners, it can bring joy and intimacy. It can also bring family suspicion, inheritance worries and stigma. We are exploring the joys and challenges of cross-generational romance.
Older adults managing multiple health conditions face serious risks when medications aren’t taken correctly. We are sharing practical ways to manage medications and keep prescriptions on track.
Family possessions are not “just stuff” when it comes to giving things away. How to declutter with care.
How to stretch a fixed income, from prioritizing essentials to trimming recurring bills and planning for healthcare costs.
People in blue zones live exceptionally longer and we are sharing simple tips you can use for longevity in good health.
Age bias extends far beyond the workplace and affects people at all stages of life. We are exploring agism.
The human body is made up of trillions of cells that perform functions from skin protection to muscle movement. Cells can renew themselves and remove damaged cells, but aging and other factors can alter cell function.
Homes that worked well for decades can become hazardous as residents age, and the Aging Untold hosts say some modifications should happen before accidents occur.
We take an in-depth look at growing concerns around abuse of older adults and how to know when it’s time to get a loved one the help they need.
We are discussing how to navigate life’s final chapter and provide gentle, practical guidance to recognize when a loved one is at the end of life.
Many struggle with funeral planning, and it's even harder and costlier to make these decisions while grieving.
Millions of Americans receive hospice services, but misconceptions persist about what the care provides.
We examine family estrangement, which now affects nearly 30% of Americans who report having ‘no contact’ with immediate family. We also look at what that distance can mean for older adults.
The Aging Untold esperts are sharing practical ways to talk with your doctor: how to say what matters, ask the questions that count, and make your voice heard in the exam room.
The Aging Untold hosts are shedding light on what you should be looking for if a loved one is experiencing confusion or disorientation.
We are breaking down what it means to name a power of attorney for your finances and why it matters.
We also explore when it might be the right time to declutter your home and how letting go can create more space and less stress.
We explore the emotions and tough choices around whether to sell or keep the family home.
We explore the role of faith and spirituality as we age; and how to navigate differing beliefs when supporting loved ones facing health challenges.
For many older adults, faith plays a central role in daily life — but not for everyone. How to navigate differing beliefs when supporting loved ones facing health challenges.
We examine why one in four adults 65 and older experience social isolation, even when surrounded by friends and family.
