Assistive walking devices- get to know them!
One of the nine healthy habits of the oldest living humans on Earth is walking several miles a day. However, some people have health issues…
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Technology enhances independence in older adults
It is amazing how far technology has come in just a couple of decades. From the internet and smart phones, to computers, tablets, watches, plus…
Funeral Planning should be your decision prior to your death.
Society has come a long way with talking and sharing thoughts on many subjects, but death, funerals, and funeral planning is still not a common…
Age Vibrantly by Adding Yogic Breathing and Movement to Your Routine
Practicing yoga makes you more aware of how your breath and body work together, it gives you the power to intentionally age with ease and…
Home Health Care: when to hire and what to look for
Finding and hiring a home health care company is important when someone you know needs more time and care than you can personally give. However,…
Making your wishes known through Estate Planning
While working in a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), I quickly learned the power and importance of Estate Planning. Not many are aware that Estate…
Essential Traits to Develop when Interacting with Dementia
My first interaction with Dementia was as a child, my maternal grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Dementia. At the time, Alzheimer’s Dementia was a disease…
Hospice Care is Underappreciated
Hospice care is an incredible service that few know about or think of in a positive light. In fact, a few months ago a friend…
Navigating the Caregiver Role of “The Sandwich Generation”
“The Sandwich Generation” was a term coined for the Boomers back in the 1980s for their ability to navigate the multi-caring roles. Managing their aging…
Midlife or Elderhood brings new opportunities to redefine your purpose
Turning 40 seemed so old to me once, but I have found that going into midlife (or Elderhood) brings many new opportunities to redefine my…