September 8 is Grandparents Day! Grandchildren are a great bonus of growing older. You may have heard the old joke: “If I knew grandchildren were going to be this fun, I would have had them first.” Grandparents and grandchildren alike benefit by this special connection. For example, a study presented last month by the American Sociological Association showed that grandparents…
“Where did I park?” You dashed into the mall, visited a few stores, and now, shopping bags in hand, you realize you can’t remember where you left the car. “I’ve met that fellow several times…what is his name?” Names, phone numbers, even familiar words…things sometimes seem to be “on the tip of your tongue” but escape quick recollection. When you…
When you learn something new, the best way to remember it is to sleep on it. That’s because sleeping helps strengthen memories you’ve formed throughout the day. It also helps to link new memories to earlier ones. You might even come up with creative new ideas while you slumber. What happens to memories in your brain while you sleep?…
All people reminisce. Remembering times past is a pleasant diversion, stimulates the mind, and helps give us perspective and a sense of who we are. As a study from the Association for Psychological Science stated, “Nostalgia is now emerging as a fundamental human strength.” Reminiscing, the process of “life review,” is an important part of old age. As seniors…
May is Blood Pressure Awareness Month, Salad Month, and “Date Your Mate” Month! We thought we would put out a community letter tying all these together. Click on the below link and enjoy! May 2013 – Community Newsletter Article
Given the prevalent role families play in providing long-term care, insurance may not always seem necessary. However, the true value of long-term care insurance involves protecting the wellbeing of loved ones. Even though spouses and adult children are often willing to take on the responsibility, it’s still difficult to make the physical, emotional and financial sacrifices required to provide care…
What Makes Feet Hurt? Most of us start life with trouble-free feet. What goes wrong? Of hundreds of known foot ailments, most can be traced to: heredity improper foot care injury (often caused by shoes and socks or stockings that don’t fit well) the effects of aging. Women have about four times as many foot problems as men. As…
You probably think that providing love, care, and support to an older member of your family is a personal thing. At one level or another, you feel a sense of responsibility. You have a role to fill. But remember, eldercare is also a family matter—an important, appropriate part of the family’s agenda. So, everyone’s goal has to be staying…
Seniors today hold 70 percent of the country’s wealth, according to Carolyn Chesler of the Topanga Messenger, Santa Monica’s Newspaper. This makes seniors one of the most targeted groups for scams, online fraud and identity theft. Along with these crimes, criminals are also committing mail fraud, healthcare fraud and financial exploration but you can prevent it. There are scam prevention…
March is National Nutrition Month! This is a great time to pay attention to the foods that we choose. While the basic guidelines for a healthy diet are pretty much the same for people of every age, older adults have special needs and concerns. Nutrition affects the all-around health of seniors, is a factor in a senior’s ability to properly absorb…
