Remember Radio Theater?
In the 1940s, the radio-play (now seemingly forgotten) was a common pastime in America. Many of our greatest fantasies, fears, and struggles were broadcast 24 hours-a-day directly into our homes. We closed our eyes, soaked up the words of our favorite heroes and villains, and shared their journeys with our families and friends.
Saving for a Single Retirement
According to The Wall Street Journal, 35% of 50-54 year olds were single in 2011, compared with 29% in 2000. With more baby boomers entering their golden years on their own, retirement planning becomes even more important and challenging.
Life is 10 Percent What Happens to You and 90 Percent How You React to It
There are numerous situations out of our control – and when things aren’t going our way or the deck seems to be stacked against us, anger can rear its ugly head. Older adults can experience a mixed bag of emotions, including anger, as they begin to give up independence and rely on caregivers.
Are the Grandchildren Leaving You Achy?
It doesn’t matter if you are the fittest grandparent in the Midwest; crawling around playing hide and seek – or even just lifting and carrying the grandkids can do a number on your neck, knees and back.
Handling Dementia with Teenagers at Home
Surviving the teenage years of children can be hard enough on a parent; throw in a spouse with dementia and you’ve got yourself a pot of boiling stress and anxiety for a caregiver.
Diabetes More Prevalent In Older Adults
An astounding 8.3% of the population in the United States has Diabetes. That’s 25.8 million people! Even more astounding: 10.9 million of those 25.8 million people are 65 years of age or older.
Defense: Instrumental to the Game, not to Conversation
Whether it is from our boss, the person we are caring for, our parents, our children, our spouse or our friends, learning to communicate without defensiveness is one of the most important factors in determining success in your life and relationships.
Understanding COPD
I was astonished to learn that COPD is most prevalent in adults aged 55 and older, and that more than 24 million people in the U.S. are living with this disease which does not have a cure. COPD is typically thought of as a smoking disease, because 80% – 90% of all the cases in the U.S. are the result of smoking cigarettes; however, nonsmokers can develop COPD, too.
My Long Lost Love: The Library
It’s a place I frequented as a child and as a teenager to check out and read entire collections of books, and where I found new music when I couldn’t afford to purchase a zillion CDs. The library.
Older Adults More at Risk for Winter’s ‘Silent Killer’
We all know the common and obvious dangers of winter such as the slippery ice and road conditions, but winter comes with a hidden danger we often overlook: carbon monoxide. With its colorless, odorless and tasteless properties, phrases like ‘silent killer’ and the ‘ghostly gas’ have been coined because of the inherent danger it poses to our health.
Getting Online: Your Options
We now have a handful of different technologies to choose from for internet access. Which is the best? Which is the best for you?
Winter Safety for Older Adults
We should be prepared and take extra precautions when getting out in the winter weather.
Goal Setting – Important at Any Age
Goals are like a road map to help guide your journey to the destination of your heart’s desire.
Little Things Mean a Lot
Random acts of kindness often spark appreciation in others that creates a domino effect when they in turn pass it on and those after them pass it on. Ultimately, these little things mean a lot, and they make the world a better place.
5 Myths About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A local neurologist sets the record straight on some common misconceptions about this condition
20 Ways to Manage Arthritis Pain in the Kitchen
Achy joints can make carrying pans, opening jars and cutting veggies difficult, but there are many gadgets and tricks that can help
Alzheimer’s Risk Factors & Prevention
Is Alzheimer’s disease preventable? It’s a question many ask but few seem to get a straight answer to.
Making Homes More Accessible for Everyone
There are plenty of relatively inexpensive changes you can make to your current home to make it more accessible to residents of any age or level of mobility.
Identifying the 10 Signs of Alzheimer’s
Here are 10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease. If you recognize any of these signs, please see a doctor as soon as possible.
Medicare Open Enrollment has Arrived
Open Enrollment was moved to start earlier this year, but that also means the deadline is earlier as well. Regardless of what type of Medicare you have (Original, Advantage or Part D) – now is the time to make any changes for the following year!
CARF Accreditation: A Process Towards Excellence
One of the ways that some service providers can establish quality is by becoming accredited. When a provider has accreditation, it is demonstrating to consumers a commitment to continuous quality improvement and the highest standards of service.
Even in Old Age, Your Mom Wants to be Your Mom
Recently a colleague asked for some advice on dealing with his mom. He assumed that since I am in the business of serving older adults I would have some wisdom on the topic.
Avoiding Dehydration & Heat Exhaustion
What most of us are not aware of, is that summer heat claims more than 1,000 lives each year in the United States; more than the icy winters or the severe storms.
Is It Time to Downsize?
Contemplating retirement is also the time to start contemplate downsizing your home.
Looking for New Friendships
Typically, making friends is something that just happens. It has never been something that you had to give alot of thought. When you were in school it was who sat next to you in class