Brain functioning of those suffering from dementia can be improved if they belt out their favorite show tunes, according to a recent 4-month long study by U.S. scientists. Interestingly, listening to old favorites from the heyday of their youths — songs like “Oklahoma” ”Wizard of Oz” and ”Sound of Music” — has
Back in the 19th century, social reformer Henry Ward Beecher stated: “We never know the love of a parent until we become one ourselves.” Today we are learning new truths in our expanding 21st world. Jane proffers: “We never know the love we have for a parent until we POParent
Although February is associated with valentines, chocolates and romantic love, it is also the ideal season for deciding to and actually open our hearts and become more compassionate to others, yes, even those we love but don’t always enjoy. POParenting can be challenging in ways that we least expect. The
The statistics are consistent and the trend is growing: the rich aren’t just getting richer but poorer Americans live substantially fewer years — for a variety of reasons. Despite the many advances in medicine and education since the 1970’s, the difference in lifespan after age 50 between our wealthiest and
Do you have a list of things you’d like to have experienced over the next say 25 years, 10 years, 5 years or even one year ahead? Some people call it a “bucket list.” For me, that term always sounded like I was about to die. Hence I prefer to
I had a great time with the wonderful folks of the Westchester Rotary Club, sharing my story and the topic, “WHAT’S POParenting AND HOW IT COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE!” Check out this great international organization, The Rotary Club to find one in your own neighborhood. Their motto is “Service
Have you given up on visiting your parent or loved one who has dementia? Do you feel that they won’t even remember the visit or know who you are? A survey showed that 42% of the public think that there is no point in staying in contact at this
Here’s a very informative article with important research on seniors and our lovemaking. These studies show there is much interest, continuing ability and many benefits for older women and men, especially when they are healthy and partnered. Interestingly senior parents may encounter an obstacle they hadn’t expected: their adult children
Friends — During his State of the Union, President Obama laid out a lot of goals for the nations but unfortunately the issue of caregiving was invisible in the president’s speech. With 10,000 Americans turning 65 every day, this is an issue that almost all of us and our next president
The proposed law: Every person who files a Hawaii state income tax for ten years is eligible to receive $70 a day, for a total of 365 days when they become a senior. How would it be funded: This state-wide senior benefit would be underwritten by a slight increase in