Over the years, social arts company Public Act Theatre has been teaching, creating and performing with community members who are not necessarily trained performers. Amongst the various workshops offered, Studio 55 started gathering momentum in March of 2018, with a group...
A recent study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh and reported by 90.5 WESA Health and Science contributor, Sarah Boden, suggests that seniors today are happier than previous generations, "particularly when it comes to their mood, their energy, and...
Cartagena de Indias … it’s in Columbia…and it’s our first trip to South America. We’re here on our annual winter trip to warmer climes. First, unlike in the film Romancing the Stone, it’s properly pronounced kar-ta-hay-na, not kar-ta-ha-nya. No...
When preparing for the birth of a new baby, there are plenty of details to consider and account for, not least those all-important moments in the delivery room. There’s no denying that becoming a grandparent is a very exciting...
Retirement is a perfect opportunity to take a good look at your home and make some comfortable changes. Smart planning and crucial improvements can turn elderly homes into safe living space without having to downsize or move to a...
We all have regrets in life, it’s what makes us human and no one can lead a completely regret-free life. Whether it’s a major regret like choosing the wrong profession or a smaller one like what were we thinking...
Some people consider cleaning their home as something relaxing and calming, while the vast majority thinks of cleaning as everything but calming and relaxing - more of a dreadful obligation. And maybe this feeling stems from doing it all...
If it’s time for your elderly loved one to move to a new apartment, you want to be sure that the apartment can fully meet their needs. Since each person ages differently, no two people will benefit in the...
There’s only so many games of Canasta you can play. Here are some ideas for fun intergenerational activities to do with your senior loved ones.
Caregiving is both rewarding and exhausting. Many of our elders are either reluctant to accept...
Chirpy Plus, the online social network designed for connecting Boomers offline, is booming!
Created just over 12 months ago, Chirpy Plus is the brainchild of Carol and Shaun Mahoney, a mother and son team who joined forces six years ago...
