Category Archives: self care

Aging in Place: Essential Considerations for Seniors

Aging in place offers seniors autonomy and emotional well-being by allowing them to stay in familiar surroundings. With proper planning and support for health and social needs, older adults can live safely at home. Key considerations include home safety, social connections, and readiness for future changes. Balancing independence and community engagement is crucial.

Many Ways to Live the Last Chapter of Life

Choosing the Path That Fits You — and Honours the People Who Love You The last chapter of life is not a narrowing; it’s a point of choice. Two couples we know have put their names into a multi-level care facility. Since there is a ten year waiting list, they decided to act now. They …

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Socialization and Nutrition the Key to Happy Aging

Social connection is crucial for healthy aging, providing emotional support and stimulating the brain. As mobility decreases, seniors may face isolation, leading to mental decline. Transitioning to communal living fosters friendships and boosts mood and memory. Coupled with proper nutrition, socializing enriches the aging experience, making life vibrant and fulfilling.

Welcome to Holland

The post reflects on the acceptance of changes that come with aging, using Emily Perl Kingsley’s poem “Welcome to Holland” as a metaphor for navigating life’s challenges. It addresses the stages of grief individuals experience as they adapt to loss, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and consideration for loved ones while sharing personal insights on aging.

Early Diagnosis Key When Dealing with Memory Loss

The diagnosis of early on-set Alzheimers is often met with a combination of grief and relief. Two books, Four Umbrellas by June Hutton and Tony Wanless and Neither Married Nor Single by Dr. David Kirkpatrick , will help you understand and glean some insight in this brain disease.

Healthy Mind and Body Equals a Happier, Longer Life

Keep moving. Challenge yourself to exercise your brain in new ways. Rent a metal detector, try a new musical instrument or exercise program. Keep going, trying new things so we can embrace the next months.