Managing medication could easily become a tricky game of memory—a game you didn’t sign up for and definitely one where the stakes are as high as that towering pile of pill bottles on your counter. Ever find yourself squinting at your collection of tablets and capsules, trying to recall if you’ve already taken your heart … Read more
Dealing With Life’s Losses: A Guide to Overcoming Grief Life has its share of ups and downs, and learning how to deal with loss is essential for navigating the journey. Losses arrive in many forms, such as the passing of a loved one, the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, or even … Read more
How many times have I fantasized about dropping my teeth into a cup containing a cleaning capsule at the end of the day? I may be tired, but it’s flossing time because I still have my original teeth. Then, it’s manual brushing, followed by the Philips Sonicare finale. I do it because I know how … Read more
Everyone’s seen the commercial where an elderly person falls and can’t get up again. The commercial plugs a product that has positives and negatives for seniors: positives because it’s a potential lifesaver, but negatives because many older adults don’t want to be seen as that frail person who has fallen and can’t get up. Enter … Read more
As they age, most seniors want to remain active and independent as long as possible. Many prefer to live in the familiar home they’ve loved, even when the tasks of daily living have become difficult. Many have friends and family who are willing to help, but seniors would still rather do as much as possible for … Read more
I take daily walks with my dog in the small lakeside community where I currently live. Many people here are walkers. Some, walk alone, some walk with friends, and then there are couples. I notice here, where the demographic is predominantly senior, that women who walk with their male partners are usually slim. Rarely, if … Read more
Upon being handed her 8X magnifying mirror to apply her lipstick, my mother would invariably look into that same mirror and exclaim: “Who is that old bag?!” Because she was suffering from dementia, it was never clear to me whether she had so lost track of time that she had forgotten her real age or … Read more
