When you read about alcohol abuse you may think of college campuses and spring break, but there’s another demographic that is seriously affected by alcoholism- the elderly. Surprisingly, widowers over the age of 75 have the highest rate of alcoholism in the United States. While a study by the American Medical Association states that over the Read More
Category: Health and Wellness
Bird-Watching Helps Lift The Spirits of the Elderly
It can be a real challenge for an elderly adult that is no longer mobile to fill their days with interesting and stimulating activities. Bird-watching can keep your mind active, keep you happy, and even help you exercise a little! Bird-watching can promote mindfulness — a sense of being in the moment which can lift our mood Read More
Do Activities Matter For A Person Who Is Bed Bound?
It can be easy to assume that when a person is no longer communicating with words or is spending much of their day in bed, the emphasis will be on keeping the person physically comfortable and activities become less relevant. However, a person in the advanced stages of an illness can still experience emotions such Read More
What’s happiness? Think like an older person
Older people find happiness in the “ordinary” things that others take for granted. Young people seek extraordinary experiences—experiences that are novel, exciting, and provide bragging rights. By contrast, older people can find happiness in the so-called ordinary experiences of life—familiar, peaceful, and predictable events. Seniors tend to stop pining for that fabulous trip to the Top Read More
Purposeful Activities Can Improve Quality Of Life
For older family members who like to fold towels, polish the furniture or set the table, it really can make a difference in their quality of life. If somebody wants to peel the carrots or set the table – Why not? The important thing is that families are doing things together. Housework can be considered Read More