Month: March 2026
This is the second article in a three-part series on Navigating Age with Confidence
A lifetime of belongings doesn’t accumulate all at once. It builds slowly, quietly, alongside our lives. They are memory, intention, and sometimes unfinished decisions.
But there often comes a moment, sometimes prompted by a move, a health change, or the experience of caring for a parent, when the question shifts from “What should I keep?” to “What am I leaving behind for someone else to manage?” …
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What is your role at Aging Wisdom? Creative Engagement Specialist
What made you want to work in the field of aging? My grandparents were always a big part of my childhood growing up and I got to spend time with my great-grandparents as well learning about their lives and experiences. I naturally have an affinity for older adults and I feel drawn to support those in vulnerable stages of life. …
Life is demanding. More so when you are caring for others.
The responsibilities of caring for someone who is older or has special needs or disabilities can be demanding on your physical, mental, financial, emotional, and social health.
Just as flight attendants advise at the beginning of every flight to “put your own oxygen mask on first before helping others,” the same advice applies to family caregivers. Putting your own oxygen mask on first is a metaphor for self-care.
We all need a break from the demands of daily life. This is especially true for family care partners. Respite is an important yet often overlooked aspect of every family care partner’s self-care. …
Aging brings change. Some of it is expected and manageable; some of it deserves closer attention. Have you noticed slower recall, needing more light to read, or taking a little longer to recover from exercise? These are common, normal parts of aging. What’s not normal? Changes such as getting lost in familiar places, poor balance, and difficulty managing everyday tasks. Knowing the difference is important. …