Topic: independence
This is the first article in a three-part series on Navigating Age with Confidence
As we age, planning ahead can make all the difference in maintaining independence, security, and peace of mind.
Organizing your documents and personal information is crucial in case of unexpected life events or changes in circumstances that require someone to step in and assist you. Having key information like financial records, medical details, and legal documents readily accessible ensures that your wishes are honored and decisions can be made quickly and effectively. …
Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: Organizing documents and personal informationRead More »
Exercise at this stage in life is less about pushing hard and more about protecting your independence and mobility. It’s about choosing the right kind of movement to support your energy, ease—and your joints. Being able to get up and down from the floor at age eighty doesn’t just happen. It takes intentional behavior now to meet your goals for later life. Regardless of whether you’ve always exercised or you’re just getting started, it’s never too late to review what you’re doing to keep your body moving. Even a few hours of activity a week can help keep your heart pumping, preserve muscle, and steady your balance. There are three key types of movement to incorporate in your life: …
With holidays on the horizon, many of us are making plans to gather with family and friends. These gatherings often involve lively conversation, exchanging gifts, and other celebrations of the season.
Preparing our favorite foods and lots of eating are at the center of these get-togethers. Eating brings joy. Food engages all the senses, especially taste and smell. The traditional meals and treats we share have strong ties to memories of holidays past.
For someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, however, all the activity, the people, and associated noise can be unsettling. Normal routines are interrupted, and this may create some discomfort and confusion. …
Having concerns about an older loved one’s well-being is normal. Striking the right balance between fostering independence and ensuring safety can be a struggle for adult children and other care partners. …
How To Help Someone You Care About When They RefuseRead More »
Family disagreements are common as adult siblings navigate a parent’s journey with aging.
Aging Wisdom’s Director of Care Management, Nicole Amico Kane, joins our principal and founder, Lisa Mayfield, in a conversation about how and why family members have different perspectives and varying degrees of comfort with a parent’s choices and preferences, and why that can lead to conflicts. …
Why is there family conflict about what’s best for an aging parent?Read More »