Retirement On Mental Health, You have probably heard the saying, “Retirement is the beginning of the rest of your life.” Though it could be a motivational phrase, the reality is that many people find unexpected mental health problems after they quit employment. Retirement can cause confusion,
Read MoreIntergenerational Programs For Longevity, Picture this: Picture a neighborhood park where a young person is assisting an elderly person, both of them laughing over a game of chess. Despite the short duration, the positive outcomes for both individuals unfold in unexpected ways. While the elderly person
Read MoreLiving Options For Seniors, Allow me to introduce George. Even at the age of 89, George maintains his sharpness and meticulously completes his crossword puzzles in pen. George brews a cup of green tea every morning, strolls around his area for thirty minutes, and talks to
Read MorePreventing Osteoporosis In Aging, My grandma had a beloved teacup bone china with a tiny blue blossom on the side. One day, she fell while trying for it on the highest shelf. The cup remained intact. Her hip? Not really. That is the day we discovered
Read MoreNutrition Over 60, Last week at my local community garden, I saw Margaret, a 72-year-old woman. Quickly cutting tomato plants, she was tall with a sun hat on, no back pain problems, and talking about gut health like a seasoned scientist. When I asked her what
Read MoreImagine my 87-year-old neighbor, Mrs. Kowalski, beginning each day with a quick walk around the block, a chuckle with her cat Boris, and a cup of ginger tea. Though she is sharp, active, and absolutely glowing, she has moderate arthritis, some back discomfort, and the typical
Read MoreAge-Proofing Your Home, When my grandmother turned 85, she swore by two things: her daily tai chi in the living room and her love of banana smoothies. She believed that these practices were essential for aging gracefully. However, the decision to make her house safer undoubtedly
Read MoreAdaptive Clothing For Seniors, My grandma used to remark, “You will do it often if you can do it easily.” As a PhD biologist, I have spent most of my time immersed in the science of aging, and I have come to appreciate the depth of
Read MoreMental Health And Aging, Allow me to introduce you to my neighbor, Ruth. At 78, she enjoys her garden and never skips her 4 pm Earl Grey. One day, she said with a smile, “You know, I credit this tea for keeping me young.” And if
Read MoreEffective Communication For Older Adults, Allow me to introduce 83-year-old Eleanor. Every morning, she puts on her sneakers, walks three laps around her neighborhood park, and talks with her neighbors about everything from their grandkids to their favorite soup recipes. Eleanor is simply consistent; she is
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