As the old song goes…Make new friends, but keep the old – one is silver, and one is gold. Studies have shown that maintaining a strong social network seems to be linked to slower cognitive decline. According to AARP, research suggests the level of social activity and engagement is the key to maintaining good mental Read More
Month: February 2019
New Year, New Habits: Focusing on the caregiver’s self-care
Celebrity hottie Rob Lowe cared for his mother with the help of his brothers and wrote about the demanding and rewarding time in a series of articles in late 2018, helping the 40 million or so caregivers realize that they are not in this alone. That’s a crazy high number, when you think about it. Read More
New Year, New Habits: The importance of resolutions for older folks
During January and beyond, the morning talk shows are ripe with ideas for healthier living, streamlined routines, technology hacks and more. The point is, viewers should be setting attainable goals and sticking to them. This aspirational motivation is relevant for older viewers in TV land and in our real lives. Why shouldn’t seniors try to Read More
New Year, New Habits: Decluttering an elderly person’s home. What to keep, donate, toss.
As you age, having a place for everything in your home is critical to maintaining your health and safety. But it can be emotionally difficult for seniors to choose what to keep, toss, or donate—without support. Check out these tips for helping your elderly loved one clean up a messy home and improve the clutter Read More