Month: June 2026
What is your role at Aging Wisdom?
I am a Care Manager.
What made you want to work in the field of aging? …
In an age of screens, notifications, and tiny computers in our pockets, our directed attention is depleted daily. You know the feeling: your mind wanders, you slow down physically, and you feel mentally fatigued.
The prescription to restore your mood and cognition? Nature. …
Nature Notes: Get Outside to Improve Cognitive, Physical, Mental, and Social HealthRead More »
Navigating the future can feel uncertain—but you don’t have to do it alone.
What is solo aging?
A solo ager is an individual who is aging without the traditional support system of immediate family. Solo agers include those who are single by choice, widowed, divorced, have never had children, or navigating life independently.
Solo agers often rely on friends, extended family, or community resources for support to navigate the challenges and opportunities of aging alone. It’s essential for solo agers to actively plan for their future, considering aspects like healthcare, housing, and social connections. …
While cognitive impairment is not inevitable with age, the possibility of experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia makes advance planning an important and empowering step. This doesn’t mean resigning yourself to decline. Planning allows you to stay in the driver’s seat of your life rather than leave your future to chance or to others. …