Category: Age Well
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.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has presented us with challenges, it has also taught us lessons. Likely, you have tapped into your emotional reserves and discovered how resilient you are during this time. Brain health, of which mental health is an essential component, has been at the forefront of many conversations with family, friends, and colleagues […]
Happy 75, Baby Boomers! 2021 marks the year that the first of the boomers — 3.4 million babies born in the U.S. in 1946 — start turning 75. My Uncle Mike, born January 5th, 1946, is one of the first to mark this significant milestone. A birthday is the perfect time to make sure you […]
One survey of solo agers showed that 70% had not identified someone to care for them should they need it, and 35% indicated that they did not have anyone who could help them in a crisis. For individuals without family, proactive planning is essential. If you are a solo ager, these eight tips can help ensure a safe, supported, and healthy future.
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