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Social and Emotional Aging

Social and Emotional Aging

The relationships we form in life obviously play a huge role in how we react to the world, and especially, how we age. As we get older, biological, neurological, and psychological functioning all get worse, but older people still generally say they’re happy with their age and still have really good emotional well-being. Perhaps this doesn’t seem that strange to you, but scientists are constantly in awe when something seems a little out of order and needs explaining. And this “paradox” of emotional aging definitely does.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodNovember 11, 2021senior livingComment

Keeping The Peace Over The Holidays

Keeping The Peace Over The Holidays

With Thanksgiving Day a little over a week away and the holiday season just around the corner, families across the nation are preparing to come together and celebrate the occasions.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodNovember 9, 2021senior livingComment

Reconnecting With An Estranged Loved One

Reconnecting With An Estranged Loved One

Whether quickly or at a glacial pace, sometimes people drift apart and lose contact with one another. With life’s unpredictability, estrangement from loved ones can occur so quickly that it is almost unnoticeable. Losing touch with someone with whom you once shared a strong bond is nothing to be ashamed of. Everyone does so at some point in their life and oftentimes it is unavoidable. Though estrangement is oftentimes inevitable, it does not always have to be permanent.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodNovember 4, 2021emotional and spiritualComment

Keeping Socially Active As An Older Adult

Keeping Socially Active As An Older Adult

For many people, few things are more fulfilling and life-affirming than being in the company of good friends. The importance of friendship and companionship universally applies to all stages of a person’s physical and mental development, and while the necessity of such bonds and connections remain constant throughout one’s life, the ease with which they are established and maintained is prone to change as time goes on.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodOctober 29, 2021senior livingComment

Keeping Healthy In Your Later Years

Keeping Healthy In Your Later Years

At any age, at any point in your life, it is indisputable that exercise and nutrition are vital in order to remain physically and mentally healthy. Though physical activity and smarter eating habits may be easier earlier in life for some, a healthier lifestyle is attainable for anybody with the drive and dedication necessary to pursue it.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodOctober 14, 2021senior livingComment

How To Avoid Extortion By Predatory Evangelists

How To Avoid Extortion By Predatory Evangelists

In order for all people to practice their faith safely and with deserved security, not only is awareness of the existence of predatory evangelists a necessity, but the steps one must take in order to detect both them, and the harm they do to their followers are also required.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodOctober 7, 2021emotional and spiritual, financial and propertyComment

The Benefits of a Pet

The Benefits of a Pet

Why would one bring a pet into their lives? They cost money, time, and effort. But these reasons are exactly why a pet, like a dog or a cat, can significantly improve the quality of life when one is older.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodSeptember 24, 2021senior livingComment

How Healthcare Workers Can Care For Their Mental Health During The Pandemic

How Healthcare Workers Can Care For Their Mental Health During The Pandemic

Though this pandemic has had a considerable effect on the mental health of all people of all demographics and career fields, some groups undeniably have been affected more so than others.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodSeptember 16, 2021covid and cultureComment

Rising substance abuse during COVID shows the need for better mental health policy

Rising substance abuse during COVID shows the need for better mental health policy

The increased strain on mental health has led to a rising dependency on alcohol and substance use as a means to alleviate hardships during the pandemic.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodAugust 23, 2021covid and cultureComment

The four best ways to reduce the risk of cancer

The four best ways to reduce the risk of cancer

There are certain habits you can adopt to try to prevent cancer. Here are four of the best.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodAugust 19, 2021covid and cultureComment

Preparing for life as a caregiver for loved ones with dementia

Preparing for life as a caregiver for loved ones with dementia

if you are preparing for life as a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, it’s important to get things organized now.

live your best life, getting organizedJennifer GoodAugust 18, 2021caregivingComment

Reflecting on COVID-19, and looking ahead

Reflecting on COVID-19, and looking ahead

COVID-19 highlighted our resilience, our creativity, and our passion for quality of life. Will the next (possible) lockdown emphasize the latter?

live your best lifeJennifer GoodAugust 11, 2021covid and cultureComment

How to deal with hair loss as an older woman

How to deal with hair loss as an older woman

The loss of something we take for granted can be hard to accept, but through these tips you can adapt your mindset to become a more positive one.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodAugust 9, 2021senior livingComment

A guide to seeking mental health services for the first time

A guide to seeking mental health services for the first time

If what you are experiencing is inhibiting you from taking care of yourself, or negatively affecting your daily life, goals, health, and relationships, then consider the following steps.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodAugust 8, 2021covid and cultureComment

The best ways to boost self esteem as an older adult

The best ways to boost self esteem as an older adult

Everyone wants to feel good about who they are. Unfortunately, that can become harder with age.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodAugust 2, 2021senior livingComment

On the unsung benefits of telemedicine

On the unsung benefits of telemedicine

This article looks at the advantages of telemedicine, including cost-effectiveness, access to specialty services, and mitigation of physician shortages.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJuly 29, 2021covid and cultureComment

How to spot, and address, substance misuse in older adults

How to spot, and address, substance misuse in older adults

Here are a few things you can look for if you believe that someone in your life may be dealing with or at risk for an SUD, as well as ways to provide help and resources to those misusing a substance.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJuly 28, 2021caregivingComment

Here are 11 ways to age-proof your home, ranked by cost

Here are 11 ways to age-proof your home, ranked by cost

Don’t feel like you have to do everything on this list; do what’s appropriate for your needs and your budget.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJuly 27, 2021senior livingComment

How to be a more compassionate member of your community

How to be a more compassionate member of your community

While charity and volunteering are great ways to show compassion, here are some other things you can do to evolve into a more compassionate person.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJuly 23, 2021caregivingComment

Here are the five most livable cities for older adults and seniors

These are the cities you should consider when looking for a fresh change of scenery to retire to and live well.

live your best lifeJennifer GoodJuly 21, 2021senior livingComment