While a lot is being said these days about the effects of loneliness and social isolation on older adults’ mental and physical health, I am going to turn to the other side of the coin for a moment. If you, like me, are an extrovert, and have a busy work and social life, some [...]
t is my family’s belief that my mother is the best driver among us. In addition to a spotless driving record, when she parks her car at her house, she must back into a tiny one car garage that has an unforgiving margin of error. None of us are willing to back her car [...]
A few weeks ago, I attended the national conference of the Society for Certified Senior Advisors. The Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® credential can be earned by professionals by demonstrating their competence and knowledge in working with older adults. I have held this designation since 2008. I attended the conference as part of my continuing [...]
Many years ago, I volunteered at a hospital. One of my duties was filling in for the floor secretary (remember, it was years ago) when she went to lunch or was on break. As part of the job, I had a copy of the census or a listing of all the patients on that [...]
How old are you? Well, that depends on what’s being measured. Aging is the process of getting older. Old age is less defined. People do not become “older” or “elderly” at any specific age. Traditionally, age 65 has been designated as the beginning of older age, but as we experience longer life spans, this [...]
I just returned from possibly the best vacation of my life. The memories I brought back will stay with me forever. The trip began with the culmination of six months of planning for a big catered backyard barbecue for my mom’s 90th birthday. The tent was set, tables in place, the garden groomed, tribute [...]
For the last couple of weeks, Senior Concerns’ Adult Day participants have had been treated to two special guests, Romeo and Ziggy. They are wonderful visitors who are kind, friendly and affectionate, and they seem to really enjoy their time at the center. What may be a bit out of the ordinary is that [...]
With the issue front and center in President Joe Biden’s bid for reelection, discussions about age-related memory challenges are receiving much attention these days. Here at Senior Concerns, we frequently hear these concerns. It is often the reason that someone reaches out to sign up for our free neuropsychologist-led memory screenings. When people call, [...]
The other day my husband and I were having a very early dinner at one of the restaurants on Westlake Lake. Because it was so early, we were the only customers in the restaurant. In walked a man, about our age, with a pretty floral arrangement. Being the chatty gal that I am, and [...]
My grandnephew Wyatt celebrated his graduation from pre-kindergarten last week. According to my niece, it was an adorable commemoration. Children were seated in front of the parents and the teacher had them perform songs they had rehearsed together. Then everyone watched a slide show with pictures of the kids in class and during special [...]
