Social Bonds Enrich Our Lives No one wants to think about the years when the country dealt with Covid. If there is one thing that everyone learned it’s the need for socialization. People aren’t meant to live in a vacuum. Nearly three in ten older adults live alone. While maintaining your independence is important, it’s … Continued

Understanding Stress Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension and is something everyone will encounter at some point in their life. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, upset, or nervous. Stress is your body’s reaction to a challenge … Continued

Pet Therapy and Senior Adult Wellness At any age, the connection between people and animals is very special. It’s no surprise that the bond between person and animal, in the form of pet therapy can provide legitimate benefits to the person’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Pets are more than just adorable friends. Pet therapy is … Continued

It’s Spring and Time to Clean Everyone loves spring when the flowers are blooming, and the temperature is climbing. It’s now time to enjoy your favorite outdoor activities until someone says those two words that no one wants to hear, “spring cleaning.” The key is to take it step by step, room by room, or … Continued

Fueling Your Golden Years National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign, celebrated each year during the month of March, focuses on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Good nutrition is important, no … Continued

Unlocking the Secrets to Lifelong Hearing “Ear and hearing care for all! Let’s make it a reality.” The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) supports the World Health Organization’s World Hearing Day, on March 3rd. World Hearing Day promotes ear and hearing care across the world and raises awareness of how to prevent deafness and hearing loss. … Continued

Discover New Beginnings Community doesn’t just describe a physical place.  It’s a state of being in which we are stimulated, inspired, delighted, and enriched by our sense of connection to our neighbors, to our natural surroundings and to the world around us. It’s what truly makes life special with exciting possibilities. Independent living communities are … Continued

Understanding Caregiver Burnout What would happen to a car that, day in and day out, simply never stopped running? We all know that it would break down. This is what can happen to caregivers when they don’t stop and take care of themselves. More than 40 million adults in North America are taking care of … Continued

Keeping Your Heart Healthy February is here and that means it is American Heart Month. Heart Health Month is a time when everyone is encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. Let’s take a look at common heart-related health issues and prevention tips for keeping your heart healthy.   Understanding Heart Disease and Its Symptoms … Continued

Avoid the Flu this Winter Have you ever had the flu? If you have, you most likely told yourself, I don’t ever want to go through this again. Influenza, commonly called flu, is defined as any of several virus diseases marked especially by respiratory or intestinal symptoms. Common symptoms are fever, fatigue, nausea, and aching … Continued

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Now that the winter weather has set in, many people are currently making changes to their daily routines to adjust to the cold temperatures and short daylight hours. If you live in an area that experiences harsh winters, it’s not unusual to spend more time at home or to feel … Continued

Setting Attainable Goals for 2024 As you welcome in 2024, you can guarantee that someone will ask “what are your New Year’s resolutions?” New Year’s resolutions, do I make them or do I not?  If I make them again this year, will I do any better at keeping them than I did last year and … Continued

Making a Difference for a Healthier and Happier You Did you know that older Ohioans give more than 1.5 million hours of their time each year helping people of all ages? Even as the number of volunteers continues to grow, so does the demand for them. Volunteerism is the act of contributing free labor to conduct … Continued

Holiday Fun for Everyone The Holidays can be a wonderful family time, but the season can also be difficult for some families. Questions can arise. What are we going to do with our grandparents?  What activities would be fun for the whole family? Besides simply having fun, social connections and interactive activities have been linked … Continued

Gifts That Bring Holiday Cheer Shortly after Thanksgiving you start hearing the comments, “what am I going to get Aunt Mary, my hairdresser, or my grandmother for Christmas.” I don’t know what they need or would like. Sure, you can buy the gift card and hope that the recipient remembers where they put it and … Continued

This Holiday Keep an Eye Out You may wonder how you’ll know when an aging parent or loved one can no longer safely live alone. It may seem like it will be hard to tell, but asking yourself these four questions can help. As you visit your aging loved ones this holiday season, consider these … Continued

Staying Upright and Safe No one likes to think about falling but it can happen to anyone. Maybe you fell on snow or ice, or perhaps you got your foot caught when stepping on the rug in your bathroom. Regardless of the reason, falls can be dangerous. The potential for injury is a real worry, … Continued

Making Brain Health a Priority As we age, the brain can start to lose volume and blood flow, leading to memory lapses, forgetfulness, and the other frustrating, but common parts of aging.  We frequently think of exercise as walking or doing aerobics, but exercising your brain can strengthen it to help you stay sharp.  The … Continued

Keeping Healthy and Active In the last census baby boomers, those 65+, accounted for 13% of the population. Aging is different now than it was for our parents and grandparents. Today, there are more people living longer than at any other time in our history. Baby boomers will number 78 million by 2030. More senior … Continued

Downsizing Doesn’t Have to Be Difficult Downsizing your home can be overwhelming. Taking the stress of moving and compounding it with the challenge of going through years’ worth of “stuff” makes some people give up even before they get started. Ask yourself what belongings you can’t part with. Create a list of things you treasure … Continued

The Incredible Power of Music Therapy When you think of music therapy, many thoughts may go through your mind. Possibly you envision people sitting around in a circle tapping on a tambourine and singing “Kumbaya”. Well, this is not entirely wrong or right. However, there is so much more to music therapy than a person … Continued

Springtime, Let’s Get Active! Spring is the start of warmer weather, longer days, and the opportunity to spend more time outside. Older adults enjoy being outside after a long winter. Whether taking a walk or doing spring chores, make it a meaningful experience and why not enjoy the time with a friend or neighbor. Taking … Continued

March is National Nutritional Month National Nutrition Month was created 50 years ago by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Fuel for the Future This year’s theme is “Fuel for the Future.” … Continued