AGE | The Healing Power of Gratitude for Senior Well-Being In recent years, gratitude has gained attention not just as a feel-good practice but as a powerful tool for improving mental health, especially among older adults. Research supports that gratitude has the power to heal. Read More »
AGE | Falls Among Older People, and How We Can Prevent Them Anyone who has ever unexpectedly experienced a fall (which should be about all of us) knows the terror that occurs between the moments of our trip, slip, or stumble, the fall itself, and the jarring moment of impact! Read More »
AGE | The Friendship Factor in Healthy Aging Discussions on healthy aging often focus on eating right and staying active, but equally important is staying socially connected. Strong social ties improve mental health, reduce the risk of depression, ease loneliness, and even extend life. Read More »
AGE | Retirement: Planning Beyond the Calendar Retirement marks more than a date on the calendar, or the end of a career. It is a major life transition that requires foresight, planning and action. The interplay of time, money and intentional living shapes the quality-of-life post-employment. Read More »
AGE | Leafy Greens: A Veggie Powerhouse for Your Health Recently, I had the opportunity to conduct a study on aging in place in extremely rural settings in Wyoming, also known as frontier areas. Aging in place refers to the ability of people to safely remain in their homes and/or communities as they get older and is often the preference of older adults. Read More »
AGE | Home on the Range: Aging in Place in Frontier Wyoming Recently, I had the opportunity to conduct a study on aging in place in extremely rural settings in Wyoming, also known as frontier areas. Aging in place refers to the ability of people to safely remain in their homes and/or communities as they get older and is often the preference of older adults. Read More »