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A lot of people worry that their senior loved ones spend too much time alone, and may be suffering isolation. There are many ways for people to stay connected to the older adults in their lives. Seniors are physically and mentally healthier when they maintain social connection and foster relationships. It’s important to remember that […]

These days, it might seem challenging to maintain a sunny outlook on life. We are still coping with the pandemic, and many people are struggling with the social and financial results. It’s important to know that having a positive attitude can have a positive effect on our well-being. Optimism is worth the effort! What is […]

How seniors can connect with others and form fulfilling relationships.   As we age, it’s common to find our social circles shrinking. Making friends and building relationships as a child and young adult was fairly simple. You had opportunities to meet new people at school and through sporting events, and then later in the workplace. […]

In 1963, President John F. Kennedy designated May as Senior Citizens Month. It was later renamed Older Americans Month, honoring older Americans and celebrating their contributions to our communities and our nation. Older adults have built resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys, and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to support […]

By Nancy Kibuthu  As the baby boomers get older, the demand for nursing assistants has skyrocketed in the last decade.  Yet, there is already a shortage for caregivers with the national average turnover for CNAs in 2019 sitting at 48 %. Thankfully, there is that 52% of CNAs who remain on the job despite the […]

Eat well, move daily, hydrate often, sleep lots, love your body repeat this tomorrow is a health mantra used by many, but what does this really mean? Is exercising all about hitting the gym, pushing weights, and running the treadmill? Exercise is particularly important, but it is easy to forget that “exercise” doesn’t always mean […]

Companionship is the state of spending time with someone or having someone to spend time with. The time spent alone could result to loneliness, isolation and depression which can negatively impact the physical and mental health of the seniors.  While most seniors want to maintain the highest level of independence and freedom within their homes, […]

According to the National Institute on Aging, Parkinson’s disease is defined as a brain disorder that leads to shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with walking, balance, and coordination. Parkinson’s symptoms usually begin gradually and get worse over time. As the disease progresses, people may have difficulty walking and talking. Each person with Parkinson’s is unique, and […]

What activities do you partake on a daily basis? Are these activities reliant on the use of technology, and if not how long before they do? When you bring up the topic of technological advancement it is somehow met with criticisms and doubt. The end goal is narrated as a forthcoming dystopia. But why talk […]