Category: Age Well
Here are a few of many reasons we love libraries. We see it every day at Aging Wisdom, the subtle and profound ways knowledge empowers our clients, their families, our colleagues, and the allied professionals with whom we work. For our clients, being informed and knowledgeable builds confidence. The more they know, the better they […]
Change is the only constant. And as we enter our later years, it seems the changes are more frequent. Before writing Life Is in the Transitions, Bruce Feiler interviewed 225 individuals to gain a sense of the ways people navigate disruption across the lifespan. He found that we experience roughly thirty-six transitions in a lifetime, […]
This past December, one week after her 64th birthday, a childhood friend had a fatal heart attack. To be honest, I’m still in a bit of shock over this loss, as she had been part of my life and significant events for over 50 years. My friend’s death prompted me to learn more about symptoms […]
Ask anyone for advice about living a long, healthy life and you’ll probably hear tips about the importance of eating well, stopping smoking, exercising, and getting regular medical checkups. Don’t throw those good habits out the window; but, it may come as a shock to learn that connecting with others may be the single most […]
It’s Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a national health campaign with the goal of increasing awareness around falls and injury prevention. As we transition from summer to fall, it’s a perfect reminder to engage in a personal falls prevention review. Falls preventions is a team effort. Engage your family and friends, healthcare provider, pharmacist, and eye […]
Do you find yourself more easily distracted these days? There is good reason: Concentration is about keeping what’s useful top of mind while at the same time suppressing thoughts that distract from your primary objective. As we age, the “executive” center of the brain becomes less able to sort out distractions. It’s a filtering process […]
The Frye’s Creative Aging programs offer arts engagement for people living with dementia and their care partners, who may be experiencing a unique shift in their roles. With an emphasis on present-moment awareness and a strengths-based approach, these programs encourage creative exploration, experimentation, and playfulness to bring a renewed sense of purpose, well-being, and connection with others.
Study after study reveals that older adults with a sense of purpose, a sense of meaning in their lives, enjoy greater well-being and live longer than those without a life focus. They also have better cognitive and physical health and suffer less from depression, suggesting that purpose is an important component of a healthy and satisfying elderhood.
Resistance to the suggestion of a move on the part of an older parent is normal. Remember: change is hard (no matter who you are, no matter what your age). Our experience has proven time and again that patience and persistence win the day.
We’ve all been through a challenging year. Embrace the opportunities to reconnect. Take it slow. Friendships are an essential part of our overall well-being.
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