Guiding News
April 8, 2024
Embracing Your Third Act Welcome to your third act, a time of life that promises adventure, growth, and the joy of discovery. For many, retirement marks not an end but the beginning of an exciting new chapter, ripe with opportunities to explore passions old and new. This period can be one of the most vibrant… Read More
March 11, 2024
The Joy of Spring Cleaning Spring is right around the corner! Flowers are beginning to bloom, the days are getting longer, and it’s peak time for reminders about spring cleaning. Spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting shelves and organizing closets—it’s about revitalizing our living spaces and refreshing our minds. And for older adults, spring cleaning… Read More
February 26, 2024
The People in Your Aging Neighborhood As we journey through the various stages of life, our needs, concerns, and health considerations evolve. Aging can bring about unique challenges and require specialized care and support. However, most don’t know about these professionals until we need to interact with them. In the spirit of Sesame Street’s “The… Read More
February 19, 2024
Make Music a Part of Your Healthy Aging Plan Music has been described by both scholars and artists as the universal language of humanity. Music is therapeutic, especially when it comes to healthy aging. As research continues to unveil the relationship between music and our minds, it becomes increasingly evident that embracing musical moments is… Read More
February 12, 2024
Make a Plan for Independent Aging February is Senior Independence Month, an opportunity to celebrate the vitality and resilience of older adults. Aging is life—everybody’s doing it! Most older adults want to maintain their independence for as long as possible. The best way to achieve that is to plan ahead and be proactive. There are… Read More
February 6, 2024
7 Steps for a Healthier Heart Our heart, the tireless engine that powers our body, deserves our care and attention. This American Heart Month let’s think about the ways we all can improve our heart health. Here are seven things you can do to show your heart some love: 1. Eat heart-healthy foods That old… Read More
January 7, 2024
The Value of Volunteering in Our Later Years As we journey through life, the significance of purpose and connection often becomes more evident, particularly in our senior years. Volunteering emerges as a beacon of opportunity for older adults, offering a multitude of benefits that extend far beyond the act of giving back. This selfless act… Read More
December 17, 2023
Adaptive Devices Ease Arthritis Symptoms As many as one in five adults in the United States have a diagnosed form of arthritis, a type of inflammation that causes joint pain. Arthritis can make everyday tasks challenging because it causes pain and stiffness in the joints. However, there are many tools designed to help people with… Read More
October 2, 2023
Grieving Your Health After a Diagnosis A lot changes when someone receives a diagnosis of a serious health condition or disability. There may be changes to a person’s physical abilities, daily life, career, or long-term plans. There’s no wrong way to feel about a big change in one’s health, and complex emotions are expected. It’s… Read More
August 13, 2023
Immunizations Are Not Just For Kids When you think of getting a vaccination shot, do you immediately remember your childhood? It’s not surprising. After all, one of Normal Rockwell’s most famous paintings is a boy waiting in the doctor’s office, looking at the posted medicine license while the practitioner readies a shot. But the truth… Read More