With information overload, rumors, and misinformation swirling about COVID-19, kids can feel out of control. Thus, it is important to have an honest and straightforward discussion with them so they can understand what’s happening, relieve fears, and feel safe and able to cope.
Read MoreFor older adults and seniors who might be looking to keep their brains in shape, here is a list of some of the easiest to use and most impactful apps you can use to exercise your gray matter.
Read MoreMaintaining a grandparent-grandchild connection has been difficult during Covid-19, but fortunately, there are still many virtual ways that older adults can play with their grandkids. This article lists some of the best options to spend precious time together.
Read MoreFinding ways to start a habit of lifelong learning may seem harder as you get older (especially in a pandemic), but there are actually plenty of places to begin. We explore some of those ways here.
Read MoreIntergenerational programs aim to provide opportunities that allow for the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and skills among generations as a way to foster the development of meaningful relationships across ages.
Read MoreIntergenerational wisdom encompasses knowledge, ideas, and skills that are shared among generations. While this used to be an ingrained aspect of daily life, it is now something that may only happen during a short visit or vacation.
Read MoreAs one gets older, fitness can become more difficult for a variety of reasons. However, it is never too late, and rarely too difficult, to create and maintain an exercise routine that works for you.
Read MoreRegardless of one’s age, social isolation can cause loneliness, sadness, and even depression. For older adults, especially those who live alone, isolation’s negative impact on quality of life makes it crucial to find ways to combat it.
Read MoreYou can learn a lot about a culture’s values, traditions, and beliefs through its after-death rituals. These help us gain perspective on how others honor, grieve, and support their loved ones after death.
Read MoreAs we age, the ability to get around easily can get much more difficult. That’s why it’s important to know what options are available, enabling you or a loved to maintain as much independence and freedom as possible.
Read MoreIf you or a loved one wishes to age in place and requires additional in-home support, this article will provide tips on how to identify the right level of care, and how to hire a caregiver.
Read MoreSturdy emotional health can be a tool in your toolbox, assisting you in managing adversities like a terminal illness diagnosis or the passing of a loved one.
Read MoreThe widespread portrayal of older adults as stereotypes of everything undesirable can have very harmful consequences both on an individual and societal basis. Just like being young offers both freedoms and limitations, being older has its own benefits and drawbacks.
Read MoreIf you or a loved one is considering aging in place, it is important to think about how to maintain safety, independence, and comfort given potential changes in one’s physical, mental, and social well-being over time.
Read MoreIf a loved one has experienced a life-altering accident, is diagnosed with a terminal illness, mental illness, or disability, or if COVID-19 has ushered in its own set of challenges, more individuals may find they need to take on the role of family caregiver.
Read MoreWhile some choose more insular retirement communities and homes, others prefer to maintain more independence, living in areas that may not be designated specifically for older adults.
Read MoreAlthough death is a universally shared experience, it generally doesn’t rank well on the list of popular discussion topics.
Read MoreWith the Covid-19 pandemic ongoing and the future unclear, deciding on housing and care for aging loved ones has never been more difficult.
Read MoreThere are alternative ways to process grief and celebrate life during quarantine and with social distancing.
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