The beginning of a new year is a great time for seniors to reevaluate their priorities and start with a clean slate. It’s never too late to set new goals and change habits, especially regarding health. Putting effort toward maintaining…
The 4th of July is a wonderful time for people of all ages to celebrate, enjoy warm weather, and spend time with friends and family. The holiday is filled with activities from parties to live entertainment to cookouts and more. …
Join us Friday, December 3rd as Family Matters Gerontologist, Dr. Diane Darby Beach, discusses how a caregiver can help cope with the challenges the holidays present. Date: Friday, December 3rd, 2021Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST The holidays are…
Thanksgiving is a special time to spend with grandparents and other elderly relatives you don’t often get to see, and it’s a chance to strengthen bonds and make memories. Given the rush and busyness of everyday life, it’s sometimes hard…
Depression is common during the holiday season, especially among seniors. Feeling sad and alone isn’t good for seniors’ health. When you brighten the holidays for seniors, you may be increasing their lifespan and improving their quality of life. How to…
Can New Year’s resolutions lead to better health? For that matter, can they lead to anything besides broken resolutions? The jury is still out on that question, but one thing is for sure; New Year’s resolutions can help seniors to…
Making the holidays special for seniors can involve such simple things as spending time together and cooking a special meal or two. Nostalgia has a powerful effect on seniors. By making the holidays special for them, you can improve their…
Start new habits this year for better health. Seniors can change their lifestyle and start practicing these 7 new healthy habits this year. A new year is the perfect time to start putting new habits in place. New year’s signify…
For seniors and their caregivers, the holidays can add more stress to an already stressful situation. Each individual comes to the holidays with their own set of expectations and when reality falls short, hard feelings, resentment and depression can ensue.…
When the weather begins to turn warm, signaling that summer is on the way, it’s only natural to want to shake off the cobwebs of winter and get outdoors for some much-needed sunshine and fresh air. This applies to people…