The awareness of social isolation and the impact on olders. Not a day goes by when we don’t hear information about the COVID-19 virus. Or its impact on leading to social isolation. Yet, those in aging have been tackling this crisis long before the virus pushed it into the headlines. The truth is the pandemic […]
Featuring You On My Vision Board While at a meeting I had a brilliant thought. (Even if I say so myself). Why not rebrand an upcoming “strategic planning” meeting to a “vision board” session? Theoretically, the concept is the same to create goals and a strategy to achieve during the next year. My colleagues responded with a […]
Love the Second Time Around Finding love for the first time is daunting. However, finding love for the second, third, or fourth time is often more challenging. What if someone made it easier to help you navigate online dating? First, we listened to our students’ age 70 and older. Next, we combined our practical experience in […]
In today’s news, the fires in Southern California continue to burn and authorities confirm the first fire-related death. A 70-year-old woman fleeing the wildfire was killed in a car crash along an evacuation route. The death highlights the need for emergency preparedness for older adults. Notably, the Center for Disease Control reports older adults are more […]
The Power of Resilience – Age Well When you look back and see where you come from consider the power of resilience. Now a common catch phrase is #adulting. Often it refers to doing something unpleasant. For the most part having to move toward something rather than running away. In a word resilience. Age and […]
Medical Check Up Day When was the last time you launched and paid a visit to Dr. Google? Surprisingly, early this year Australia launched Dr. Google a platform identifying 900 frequently searched health conditions. While it’s a great idea an Annual Medical Check Up with your health care provider is the best for your health. […]
Grab A Coloring Book Today is National Coloring Booking Day. If you’re willing it also might be a day to improve your brain health too. According to clinical psychologist Ben Michaelis, coloring is a stress-free activity. By coloring, you can relax the fear center of the brain and allow your mind to rest. The Science While coloring, the […]
Is Snapchat for Older Adults? In a word yes, Snapchat is for older adults! While having lunch with colleagues, I mentioned using Facebook to reach my audience. After all when you are passionate about a topic and want to share a message where do you go? In 2017 you turn to social media. If you are like […]
Celebrate Older Americans Month Now is the time to celebrate aging. When the pages of the calendar turn to May my heart leaps. As a result of a meeting in President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens led to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month.” While the designation is now Older […]
Conversations in Aging You Will Have Sex It’s not if, but when. You will have sex. These were the words I shared with my 76-year-old client. A father and grandfather he is in a complicated place. Moving forward in the next phase of his life. Yes, you will have sex and you need to wear […]