The Importance of Spiritual Health As We Grow Older
Do you view aging as a spiritual journey as well as a physical one? Spirituality can help older individuals approach aging in a meaningful, positive way.
Looking Forward: Embracing the New Year as an Older Adult
With so many of us feeling refreshed and optimistic after the holiday season, there’s no better time to start planning to make 2016 your best year. Whether or not you […]
How to Plan Holiday Meals for Older Adults With Dietary Restrictions
This holiday season, what food are you most looking forward to? Maybe a tender ham, a sweet slice of pie with ice cream, or even a cocktail or two? If […]
Help Your Older Loved Ones Enjoy the Holidays
At this time of year, many of us gather with family and friends to to take part in holiday traditions. Although it is a joyful time, it can also be […]
Embracing the Holiday Season After a Loss
The holiday season can be an especially tough time for those who have lost a loved one. Though there is no simple way to banish grief, nor is there one right way to deal with the difficult emotions you likely feel, there are a number of ways to make the holiday season a bit easier for yourself.
Caregivers: Ways to Engage Your Loved Ones in Fun Activities
In addition to the games and craft projects we’ve been discussing, there are many other activities that you can enjoy with your older loved ones. Whether your loved one is dealing with dementia or a physical illness, many of these activities can be adapted to fit their needs and abilities.
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Discharge Planning
For your older loved one, going home from the hospital after an injury or illness is likely to be a welcomed move. Recovering at home is typically much more comfortable […]
What to Ask Doctors Before Leaving the Hospital
After being given the green light to bring your hospital stay to an end, you’ll likely be anxious to get out as quickly as possible (and we can’t blame […]
Four Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness to Watch for in Older Adults
Mental illness is a common, though often ignored, malady in older adults. The World Health Organization found that, as of 2013, approximately 15% of adults over the age of 60 […]
The Grandparent’s Ultimate Guide to Email
Connecting with grandkids is one of the greatest joys for grandparents. As Margaret Mead put it, “Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be […]
The Ultimate Guide to Video Chat
With family all over the country (or globe) it can be tough to make every birthday party, family gathering and Sunday night dinner. Fortunately, technology is making connecting with family and friends easier than ever. Video chat has become a popular form of communication for many families.
The Top Tech Tools Every Senior Needs
Tech tools that can help senior citizens live healthy and connected lives.
How to Bounce Back Faster After a Health Crisis
Tips for getting back to normal after a surgery, injury or hospital stay.
Four Things to Avoid When Encouraging Senior Independence
Common mistakes loved ones make when encouraging senior independence and how to avoid them.
Is Home Care Right For You or Your Loved Ones? 10 Questions to Ask.
If you’ve been struggling to decide whether home care is the best way to help you or your loved one live a more comfortable life, you know that there are […]
Five Ways to Help Those with Memory Problems Cope During the Holidays
The excitement of the holiday season can become stressful for anyone: from shopping for gifts and cooking lavish meals, to organizing get togethers and traveling, it’s easy to become overwhelmed […]
Tips to Help Care for a Stroke Survivor
Caring for someone who has had a stroke is a challenge. The new responsibilities can be both physically and mentally exhausting. Here are some tips to help make life easier […]
How to Make Flying with Seniors a Breeze
Traveling with your loved ones is one of the most special ways to spend time together. Certain aspects of traveling with older adults, including flying, can present unique challenges in […]
Resilience in the Face of Life Challenges
We don’t get to choose when or how those difficult situations enter our lives. But we can choose how to respond.
To Age with Joy, Be True to Yourself
Celebrate who you are, and make no apologies. It turns out that Shakespeare’s advice was right on target.
Last Minute Healthy Gift Ideas
Whether your recipient is actively trying to live a healthier lifestyle in 2014 or you just want to show that you care about their well-being, a healthy gift is always a good way to go.
Being Bat Like Could Relieve and Prevent Back Pain
What exactly is inversion therapy? Basically, it is hanging upside or lying on a table that tilts to different degrees of upside-down-ness.
Seven Successful Ways to Stay Smoke Free
Kicking the habit can save you from various types of cancer, lung disease, heart attacks and strokes. The actual act of quitting takes a great deal of time, patience and willpower.
After a Fall
Learning how to care for yourself after a fall can help you avoid making an injury worse.
Therapeutic Delight
Recently, I took a course that focused on life writing and was surprised by the therapeutic benefits it offered. For me, life writing felt a lot like journaling, and I found it to be exceptionally reflective.
