When Cass and I moved to Williamsburg, Virginia, we built a house just down the road from the College of William and Mary. Naturally, my father always joked that the school had actually been named after him (William) and...
As the weather starts to warm up we all start to think of ways that we can get outside more. We want to walk more and even start cycling. Cycling is generally a safe activity, but as a senior...
Hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) can increase one’s risk of developing mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and dementia, and can trigger episodes of extreme anger and suicidal ideation. Protecting one’s hearing not only prevents or...
Tax season is here. Some seniors have their income tax prepared by a tax preparation company For those who do their own taxes make sure you don’t miss any deductions. Using tax software can help but check to see...
Flexibility training is perhaps the most undervalued component of conditioning. While recent and ongoing debate questions its role in injury prevention, athletes can still gain much from a stretching regime.
From a volleyball spike to a rugby drop kick, flexibility...
Aging can make it difficult to enjoy the sports we’ve played for years. Stiffer joints, less flexibility or arthritis could take us out of the game. Injuries that won’t heal, chronic conditions that keep us from playing and other...
Growing older doesn’t mean losing all of your teeth. You aren’t necessarily condemned to a future of wearing dentures that are whiter than white. What it does mean is paying extra attention to your mouth, gums and teeth. If...
There are so many great, intangible benefits of owning a dog: companionship, laughter, puppy love. But there’s a growing body of science showing that owning a dog also yields lots of verifiable health benefits.
Really! There’s nearly a quarter century of research...
Why Use Colored Dots?
Colored dots make it easier for a senior to see what they are taking to their new home. If possible, we prefer to use green dots. Explain to the client what you are doing and...
Our population is quickly aging and with advanced age comes chronic illness, disease and at the worst, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Our hospitals have run out of beds. In some cases patients and the chronically ill are staying in...
