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When Silence Isn’t Golden As our kids head back to school, many parents secretly take a deep breath and give a sigh of relief. It is great to have all that boundless youthful energy and excitement around all summer, but it can often also be a bit wearing on the nerves. However, though parents may enjoy the oncoming silence during the… Read More
For Resistance Training, Anything Counts! Somewhere between the before-and-after photos, the five-day split programs, and the influencers tracking their macros down to the gram, a lot of people quietly decide that fitness isn’t for them. Not because they don’t want to be healthier, but because they can’t imagine doing it right. There is an overwhelming… Read More
Senior Living Options, Or: Why Doesn’t This Cruise Ship Ever Leave the Dock? When speaking about the variety of living options for seniors today, the terminology can be confusing. Where once there was only one option—the dreaded, dreary, unpleasant-smelling “nursing home”—today’s choices are far more diverse. Modern senior communities are bright, engaging, and welcoming, and… Read More
When we were kids, we could not wait to drive. Driving represented freedom, independence, and self-sufficiency. We were finally able to go anywhere, anytime we wanted. Loud music blaring, hair in the wind, the thrill of the road; we could not wait. Our parents were nervous and rightly so, as driving is a very complex use… Read More
Care That Sees You Fully: Supporting LGBTQ+ Seniors Every older adult deserves care that sees them fully. Not just their medical history or their daily needs, but their identity, their relationships, and the life they’ve built. For LGBTQ+ seniors, finding that kind of care can require a little more intention. This Pride Month, we’re sharing… Read More
How to Pay for Home Modifications Surveys consistently show that the vast majority of Americans over 50 want to remain in their own homes as they age, rather than move in with adult children, join a retirement community, or transition to an assisted living facility. For many people, home is where their roots are—familiar surroundings,… Read More
What Science Agrees on About Aging Well If you find yourself confounded by the latest in health research, you’re not alone. Coffee is protective one week, inflammatory the next. Sleep trackers are revolutionary, then overrated. It’s easy to tune it all out and conclude that nothing is really settled. But four studies published in early… Read More
Why to Be Optimistic About Aging Most of us have absorbed a pretty grim picture of aging. Slower. Forgetful. Diminished. It’s in the birthday cards, the commercials, the offhand comments people make when they can’t remember a name. By the time we reach our 60s, we’ve spent decades marinating in the message that decline is… Read More
Developing Your Sense of Purpose Retirement. The golden years. Time to finally relax. These phrases sound wonderful, but for many older adults, the transition away from careers, active parenting, and long-held roles can leave an unexpected void. The question “What do I do now?” becomes surprisingly complex. The good news? Developing a sense of purpose… Read More
Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Someone in Long-Term Care Finding the perfect gift for a loved one living in long-term care can feel challenging. You want to bring them joy and comfort, but you’re also thinking about limited space, practical considerations, and what will truly brighten their days. Here are some meaningful gift ideas that really… Read More