If aging scares you, you’re not alone. If aging frustrates you, you are not alone. If you dread aging—again, you are not alone. But, you may be a minority. As it turns out, attitudes about aging are shifting, and for good reason. It’s true, for most of us, the senior years bring a lot of […]
When most people think about aging, it’s not likely that they get very excited about it. We’ve been conditioned to think that aging is an uncomfortable, difficult process. While that notion isn’t entirely unfounded—aging adults tend to face more frequent or pervasive health problems and a sense of threatened independence—aging doesn’t have to be a […]
We’ve already talked about how you can make the holidays a joyful and productive time with your elderly loved ones. But, there are also holiday-specific situations that can put your elders at risk. Let’s look at a few: 1) Complications with medications: The holidays are a time of indulgence, and for many that includes alcohol. […]
The holidays are a special time of year for most of us, regardless of our beliefs. It’s a time that allows us to gather with family and friends, as well as celebrate an attitude of giving and gratitude. It’s also a time for great food! The holidays can be a tricky time for our aging […]
EVERYONE benefits from gratitude, in numerous aspects of life. Gratitude: Makes us happier Improves our health Deepens relationships Increases productivity Brings relaxation Cultivates resilience Improves sleep The list goes on and on. We’ve already talked about how you can show gratitude to the elderly people in your life, but we wanted to talk a little […]
It goes without saying that gratitude makes us all healthier and it shouldn’t be reserved only for the holiday season. Now that we’ve said what goes without saying, we’ll also acknowledge that it is easy to get caught up in the busy-ness of life and the stress and logistics—so much so, that we temporarily forget […]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We think it is an appropriate time to talk about cancer in aging adults. We know, people get nervous or frustrated when we talk about aging and adding the word cancer to the conversation makes us want to avoid it all together. But, the good news is that […]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We think it is an appropriate time to talk about cancer in aging adults. It’s easy to say, “Yeah, I know what cancer is.” And most of us do—but we’d rather not think about it. That’s why we often ignore the signs or don’t take preventative measures. But, […]
Talking to our elderly loved ones about fall prevention can be challenging, as with many issues that arise around the topic of aging. Often times, it’s really hard for people to accept that their ability to get around is compromised or that their sense of independence is declining. As we’ve talked about before, many falls […]
September is Fall Prevention Month! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year, one in every three adults aged 65 or older will suffer a fall. It is likely that such a fall will result in moderate to severe injuries, including hip fractures and head trauma. It is also well known […]
