We've long known that music can affect our moods, enhancing happiness or making us feel sad. But music is also a useful therapy tool for many diseases, including dementia. There are areas in our brain that respond to music...
It still amazes me that after almost 2 years from my Dad having his stroke that I continue to find great resources of information. I wish I had known as much as do now after my Dad's stroke. In an...
With the warmer weather approaching we are all looking forward to spending time outdoors. It helps us get crucial amounts of Vitamin D and aids in depression. However, it's important to be careful in the sun as sun damage...
When people go on a holiday, usually no one is living in the house. When people sell a home and move out, there is both no people and no contents in the house.
If a house is going to be...
No matter how old we are or aren't, we often think about aging and how to age gracefully. It's part of human nature. A part of life. It may happen more often if you run into an old friend who...
Spring has finally arrived. Depending on what area of the country you live in, there are certain things you can do now to get ready for spring and the warmer weather. Though most of the suggestions below are for...
Just like the rest of your body, your brain ages. You need to take care of your aging brain just as you would look after your physical health. The reality of aging includes a brain that is getting smaller...
Almost 40% of older adults take more than five prescription medications.The scheduled times for taking most of these medications differs which can cause confusion and sometimes mistakes. Managing your medication can be easier with available tech tools. As a...
Many of us take medication as we age but do we check to see if this medication may make us prone to falling? Older adults know they need to exercise as they get older to maintain balance and flexibility....
Many years ago a friend spoke these words, “THE PRIORITY IS.” These three words have constantly helped me in so many ways. Priorities can change monthly, daily or even hourly. But stopping to ask yourself what the priority is...
