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 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 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 MoreAging Tools And Technology Let me tell you about my Aunt Rita. Eighty-seven years old, she lives alone and walks her terrier, a spunky little furball named Sparky, every morning. What is her trick? She says it’s “a stubborn refusal to stop moving,” Sudoku, and green
Read MoreSome years back, I went to see a friend looking after her 83-year-old father. Despite his slow movement and memory issues, he maintained a lively personality and engaged in a daily 10-minute dance routine every morning. “He claims it’s his anti-aging pill,” she chuckled. Is he
Read MoreAllow me to introduce you to my neighbor, George. George, at 75, is the man who never skips his morning cup of oatmeal topped with a mountain of blueberries, walks his golden retriever twice a day, and waves at everyone. When I questioned him about his
Read MoreLast week, I ran across my 92-year-old neighbor, Mr. Jacobs, flashing the greatest smile I’ve seen all month and walking his dog without a cane. When I asked him about his secret, he smirked and said, “I floss and walk daily.” The rest is all up
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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