Imagine that you see someone new walking a dog who attracts your attention as you’re on your morning walk around the neighborhood with your dog. Are you likely to seek out that stranger in order to get to know a new person? Are you willing to trust yourself to make
Have your aging parents ever told you they wanted to “go home” when they already were in their home or didn’t recognize their new home in a senior facility? This is one of those OMG! moments I write about in my book, “OH MY GOD! WE’RE PARENTING OUR PARENTS: How
Is there any chance you’re finding yourself getting upset or frustrated with your senior parents? Are you trying to get them to see and do things your way, or cheer them up with the holidays upon us, only to be faced with negativity from them? Perhaps they’re living in pain,
If you want some uplifting quotes to contemplate and share with others about the beautiful elements of aging from wise people, if you’ve grown weary of hearing disdainful comments about “senioritis”, check out these. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/08/smartest-things-said-about-getting-older_n_7188596.html
The Office for Older Americans last week released an interactive tool to help consumers make one of the most important financial decisions: when to start collecting their Social Security retirement benefits. It’s called Planning for Retirement. Check out this new online tool at www.consumerfinance.gov/retirement/. If you, or someone you know,
How many of us seniors suffer with sleeplessness? And any POParents have that problem, too?! Respected Harvard physician Andrew Weil demonstrates how to cure your sleeplessness without any drugs or really much time at all. Read, watch the video and share if it works for you — and if it
PACE provides health promotion, health maintenance, and full medical and social services to adults 55 and older who qualify to be in nursing facilities but instead remain in their homes with significant support from PACE. PACE also provides care from home health aides, when necessary, as well as evaluates members’
Neuropsychologist David Loewenstein conducted a 5-year study to see “how some people seem to be able to fend off memory loss, whether by genetic, environmental or other means. The study revealed that those who stay busy, exercise, having social connections, and do well economically “are much less at risk for
Ever find yourself scratching your head for fun ideas to do with your grandkids, things that will keep you connected in joyful events? Here’s an article that gives you activity ideas based on your grandchildren’s age. http://huff.to/1ijgFLL Whether you live near or far, or the seasons are winter or summer,