7 Myths About Senior Sexuality
Senior sexuality seems to be even more of a taboo than discussing sexuality in general, but why is this? It's certainly not just a young person's activity. We'll take a candid approach today in debunking [...]
Strategies For Making Friends After 60
Friends are critical to so many parts of our lives. Especially as we age, friendship and companionship impacts our mental health and also our physical wellness. The challenges of making friends, especially after the last [...]
9 Senior Volunteer Opportunities You Haven’t Thought Of
Now that many of us have received our vaccines and are working to put the recent health crisis behind us, it's time to think about returning to activities that we love. Activities that have an [...]
Downsizing – 12 Important Tips
Often times when people think of downsizing, we think of things like "tiny homes" or empty nesters who are left with a large home after their children leave. Other than consistently living in a sustainable [...]
39 Great Ways to Have Fun This Summer
Summer is quickly approaching and we've all been looking forward to good weather! Combined with restrictions over the last year and a half, we're also hungry to get outside, see our friends and spend some [...]
3 Critical Things to Know About Caregiver Burnout
Caregivers are incredibly important to us, and burnout is a very real issue. The term “caregiver” can apply to anyone who consistently looks after another person and their health on a regular basis. This could [...]
3 Nutrition Challenges and Solutions
With all our life experience, it's easy to think we know how to eat well, but studies show that as we age, seniors' nutrition needs change as well as living arrangements, budget and other considerations. [...]
5 Top Concerns for Seniors
When we're young, we worry about finding a job, possibly a partner or having children and other fundamental "early-in-life" situations. When we're older, the concerns are very different. We've had our careers, families and likely [...]
2 Unusual Types of Elder Exploitation
When we speak of senior abuse, some examples are obvious, such as abuse in a nursing home or by a family member. Others are a little blurry. Elder exploitation is defined most commonly as financial [...]
7 Top Secret Tips To Add Joy To Your Life
Regardless of age, who doesn't want more joy in their lives? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Some estimates of major depression in older people living in the community range from [...]
