Linking the past to the present – the benefits of reminiscing…
Let’s reminisce. Older people often lose what has defined them: family, spouses, friends, careers, and their homes. They need to remember who they were to help define who they are today. Life review offers a chance to re-examine one’s life, pursue remote memories,...
How active is too active? Guidelines for Senior Activity
We’ve all heard that exercise is the fountain of youth. A recent study showed that out of 893 seniors around the age of 80, the most active had a lower risk of dying over the four-year study compared to the least active in the group. But if you’re a senior, and want...
Tips for dealing with vision loss
Up to 30% of seniors, today, face partial vision loss at the hands of macular degeneration. The retina gradually declines with age in macular degeneration, and impairs the vision used to read...
Seniors, get inspired with a hobby!
One great benefit of retirement is having more free time. Many seniors use their new-found free time to rediscover pastimes from their younger days, and even find new hobbies to inspire and...
Help your aging parents stay happy and healthy!
If you’re fortunate enough to have one or both parents still living, you may have noticed a role reversal taking place in your relationship. Remember the days when Mom shuttled you to the doctor whenever you were sick? Now, it may be you who’s driving her to her...
Diabetes? Put your Best Foot Forward
Feet are one of the most important, yet maligned, parts of the body. They are our little chauffeurs, getting us where we want to go. They’re twin fashion statements, getting squeezed into trendy shoes no matter how high the heel or how narrow the toe. They are our...
Arthitis Tips
Arthritis. The word literally means joint inflammation and includes more than 100 different diseases, all of which center around bodily aches and pains and the aggravations that accompany those wretched symptoms. Few diagnoses can create such a transition from the...
The Healing Power of Music
The Sound of Music What could be better medicine than a treatment that has only positive side effects, coupled with therapy that is actually enjoyable? This is the “miracle of music,” especially when applied with intention. Music is shown to have the ability to help...
A little give and take…A lot of LOVE
FIGHTING RESISTANCE FROM SENIORS Uprooting an elderly loved one and moving them into your home is difficult enough, but add to that the resistance you may receive, and the caregiving becomes an all-encompassing activity. Your loved one’s natural tendency is to...
“Seasoned” Citizens
FIVE MYTHS ABOUT AGING Common misperceptions can stand in the way of making the best choices as we grow older. Here are a few myths that may help people think of seniors as “getting better” as they get older....