Category: Live Well
What is your role at Aging Wisdom? Director of Marketing and Communications What made you want to work in the field of aging?
If you are presently partnered, chances are that household duties and responsibilities—everything from running the dishwasher to managing finances—are split between you. That means that you might not be prepared to seamlessly take over should your partner be rendered incapable by a debilitating accident or disease, or even death. In other words, sudden singlehood. As […]
Nearly one-third of adults who are 55 and older are aging solo, navigating aging without a life partner or children. Top of mind for many solo agers is who will advocate for them when they need assistance. Proactive planning is essential.
Thanks to longer lifespans, retirement isn’t a short chapter. It might be close to a third of your life! It sounds so inviting: Life as a blank canvas, with long mornings, travel—a new kind of “freedom.” In fact, many retirees find that once the structure of work fades, they feel surprisingly unmoored. After decades of […]
Being active is one of the best ways to improve and support overall physical and mental health, mobility, independence, and mood. It is also a wonderful way to make meaningful social connections, and being active outdoors provides extra benefits.
Making wise decisions is more than just being smart. It also comprises the qualities of flexibility, calm, selflessness, and social insight. Difficult to describe, but you know it when you see it. And who doesn’t want to be wiser? Wisdom allows us to solve complicated problems in a way that leads to gracious outcomes. It […]
The holidays are the perfect opportunity to choose gifts that bring comfort, delight, and joy to the older adults in your life. When selecting gifts, consider the interests, lifestyle, and any physical or cognitive changes the person you care about is experiencing. Some appreciate practical gifts, while others may enjoy a more personal or experiential […]
What is your role at Aging Wisdom? Administrative Manager What made you want to work in the field of aging?
Lifelong learning is the ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge and mastering skills throughout life. And it has been found to be particularly beneficial to the brain as we age. Learning is for everybody, regardless of health status or condition. By challenging your brain and learning new things throughout your life, you can help build […]
“The right to vote is one of the most sacred privileges in a representative democracy and it should be available to all citizens, whether they are cognitively impaired or unimpaired.” ~ American Bar Association Committee on Law and Aging November 5, 2024 is General Election Day. According to the Washington State’s Secretary of State Office, […]