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
Catching Strokes Early
The long-standing basics for catching strokes early may be familiar to you, as they start with the first three letters of the word stroke, STR: Ask the person you suspect has suffered a stroke if they can SMILE, TALK in a simple sentence, and RAISE both of their arms in the air. But the newish Read More
Coping with grief during the holidays
For many families, the holidays are about honoring long-standing traditions and creating memories. That can translate into discomfort for those who have had a painful loss of a loved one during the year. The best way to deal with grief during an ordinarily festive time of year is to feel all the feelings and not Read More
National Family Caregiver Month: How caregivers can take awesome mini-breaks
Let’s honor the 40 million caregivers who live with, care for, and support their aging parents, sick spouses or loved ones with chronic illness or disabilities. Often the care receiver is a spouse or parent who needs a high level of care for more than 30 hours a week. More so, the need for care Read More