_ Caregiving The Caregiving Imperative: New YearΓÇÖs Resolutions to Preserve Physical Health and Mental Well-Being By Sondra Forsyth article As we age, the years pass quickly from one to the next. Unless we truly look back at our accomplishments … Read More→
_ 10 Ways to Enhance Your Memory By Sondra Forsyth blog Oops, you forgot where you put your keys. Or you can’t remember what’s-her-name’s name. Forgetting things is a common experience, […]
_ Healthy Diet & Nutrition Healthy recipes 10 Top Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating! By Jane Farrell article When it comes to the holidays, we look forward to celebrating with family and friends, giving and getting gifts, andΓǪeating … Read More→
Just Yesterday By blog It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon as we drove to the neighborhood where I was raised. It’s only 15 minutes […]
_ Emotions Getting Over Summer Sadness By Jane Farrell article zSummer is often thought of as the most carefree season of the year, filled with sunshine, beach days and BBQs. … Read More→
_ Mental & Emotional Health Doing Good Deeds Helps Socially Anxious People Relax By article Being busy with acts of kindness can help people who suffer from social anxiety to mingle more easily. This is … Read More→
Pets Habits of Highly Effective Pet Owners By article Being a good pet owners starts from the moment you are thinking about getting a pet all the way through … Read More→
_ Brain Health Can Arts, Crafts and Computer Use Preserve Your Memory? By article People who participate in arts and craft activities and who socialize in middle and old age may delay the development … Read More→
Aging Well Loneliness Money Matters Pets Retirement Spiritual Health Retirement DoesnΓÇÖt Have to Be Lonely: 9 Great Ways to Stay Connected By article Retirement can be a difficult time as you adjust to a new life away from the 9-to-5 grind youΓÇÖre used … Read More→
_ Medical Care Four Lessons Hospitals Could Learn from Disney World By article Recently, I returned from a trip to Disney with my family. It was my third time at the parks, but … Read More→
Marriage When One Spouse Stops Driving, Both Suffer Negative Consequences By article When one elderly spouse hangs up the car keys, both partners are less likely to work or volunteer, according to … Read More→
_ Relationships & Love Illness Makes Even Long-Married People Feel Lonely By article Research done at ┬áConcordia University in Montreal and published in February 2015 in Health Psychology found that the onset of … Read More→
_ Hearing Loss and Depression By Jane Farrell article By Dr. Carol Meyers Living with hearing loss means a lot more than just not being able to hear as … Read More→
_ Weight Loss Sticking to a Diet: Compliance vs. Adherence By Sondra Forsyth article By Sondra Forsyth You may have noticed that most health care professionals have stopped using the word ΓÇ£complianceΓÇ¥ when referring to whether or not people stick with medication regimens or apply sunscreen daily or exercise on a regular basis. The word most often used now is ΓÇ£adherence.ΓÇ¥ The rationale is that telling patients to comply smacks of issuing a command, whereas asking them to adhere implies that they are partners in their care and can use free will to do whatΓÇÖs best for their health.
Celebrate the Season of Rebirth By blog Spring is an opportune time to clear away everything that is outmoded in your life to make room for what is new and fresh. For inspiration, look around you at nature’s eternal message of renewal: the trees, plants and flowers bursting forth from winter’s hibernation with joyful abandon. You don’t see nature holding itself back from blooming because it is programmed for change. Similarly, you are programmed to blossom. However, unlike trees, you are also programmed to fear the unknown, the chief barrier to growth.
Memory Loss: The Signs And The Symptoms By blog Editor’s note: Third Age staff recently came across a wonderful resource when it comes to memory care.
Setting Realistic Goals By Jane Farrell blog A realistic goal is based on knowing what you feel as well as what you think. Oh, you say, I know myself, let’s get on the next step. Surprisingly, feelings are often at odds with thoughts, since feelings take longer to make themselves known. For example, did you ever realize you were angry about something months after the event occurred? Did you ask yourself what you feared would happen if you let yourself know the truth? If so, you discovered your conscious mind overrode subconscious awareness, reflected by the inability to act on the anger you felt.