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.
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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.
The Dreaded “F” Word
Life can change in a moment. How to prevent falls in seniors. Recovery from reverse shoulder replacement surgery.
Don’t Let A Crisis Dictate Your Next Step In Your Aging Journey
Working on strength and balance are key to staying happy as a senior. Falls change lives forever. Is surgery in your future? What kind of help are you putting in place? Is it time for a move? Think about your caregivers.
Safe Long-Term Care Consultation
Act today. Fill out the Canadian Government consultation survey on Long-Term Care. It is on the Canadian Government Website. The link is in my BLOG.
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.
Somebody I Used To Know
If you have ever wondered what someone with memory loss is feeling, read these books: Somebody I Used To Know, What I Wish People Knew About Dementia and One Last Thing, by British author Wendy Mitchell.
Baby Boomers Can Plan Ahead -Talk, Explore Options and Achieve Peace of Mind
It is time to look at your future. The more plans you put in place the easier it will be on yourself as well as others when faced with the inevitable changes of aging. Act now.
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