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What Older Adults Should Know About 988 Lifeline When you think of who is vulnerable to suicide, what comes to mind? Do you think of anguished teenagers experiencing emotional distress, or perhaps young adults struggling to adjust to life on their own? According to the Centers for Disease Control, the group of people who have… Read More
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
Go Touch Grass! Science Says It’s Good for You. If you spend any time around younger people or on social media, you may have heard the phrase “touch grass.” It’s what Gen Z says when someone needs to step away from their screen and reconnect with the real world. It’s meant in jest, but the… 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
Connection for Your Cardiovascular Health If you’ve been feeling lonely lately, you’re not alone. The World Health Organization has labeled social isolation and loneliness a global public health concern. New research from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University reveals why we should take this seriously. In a study published in Nature Human Behaviour, researchers… Read More
Your Hobbies Could Be the Key to a More Creative, Fulfilling Work Life If you’re thinking about picking up a new hobby or dedicating more time to one you already enjoy, new research suggests you might be doing more than just enriching your personal life. According to a study published in the journal Human Relations,… Read More
Rethinking Your Relationship with Alcohol The topic of sobriety frequently comes up at the start of each new year. After perhaps overindulging during the holidays, some people decide to start the new year off with a period of sobriety sometimes referred to as “dry January.” It’s a good time for everyone to reassess their relationship… 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
Creative Companions That Bring Connection to Seniors What happens when our days grow quieter with age? For many older adults, things begin to shift. There might be fewer social plans, more time at home, and less daily activity. Health changes may limit outings, close friends might live far away, and routines can slow down. Some… Read More
Beat Isolation with a Book Club As we age, maintaining meaningful social connections becomes more challenging yet increasingly vital for our overall well-being. Research consistently shows that social isolation among older adults can be as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes daily, while regular socialization offers profound benefits that extend far beyond simple companionship…. Read More