Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It’s a progressive illness that worsens over time. It impacts emotional, physical, and mental...
How to stay mobile in our later years
It may seem difficult at first, but by starting off slow and creating a routine we can help keep ourselves mobile for longer as we age. Exercise is one of...
The Importance of Adult Play (and How to Play More!)
Play is a complex set of behaviors characterized by fun and spontaneity. When we play, we incorporate exploration and experimentation. Play research has primarily focused on children, as it’s vastly...
The Brilliance of Resilience
If the last year and a half has taught us anything, it’s the fact that a spirit of buoyancy can truly help us adapt and cope with adversity and distress. ...
Youth is a Gift of Nature, But Age is a Work of Art
It’s interesting to think of the time and effort we put behind cherishing and preserving and restoring (and appreciating!) artwork in museums and private collections. Meanwhile, our precious elderly are...
How to Breathe Life into Someone Over the Holidays
Imagine being isolated and feeling a great sense of abandonment from loved ones. Imagine the despair and helplessness we’d feel. While this is simply a visualization, it’s also the reality...