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Vibrant Retirement: Tips to Keep Your Mind and Body Active

Vibrant Retirement: Tips to Keep Your Mind and Body Active

Meet Sheila Callahan, a 63-year-old teacher who's embarking on a new chapter of life - a vibrant retirement. While she's excited, she knows that planning for retirement goes beyond finances. Research shows that memory decline can accelerate after retiring, regardless of financial stability. However, there are ways to keep your cognitive function sharp as you age. Sheila's summers are filled with sailing, gardening, and pickleball. But she's aware that [...]

By Arizona Elder Care|2024-02-29T10:38:47-07:00September 11th, 2023|Aging, Creativity, Inspiration, Retirement|Comments Off

“Beating” the Odds: A 72 Year Old Hip-Hop Artist

What do you hope to accomplish after retirement? We would be surprised if your answer was to become a hip-hop artist. But that is exactly the goal that 72 year old Chicago resident Arthur Dubois had in mind. When he walked into Haven Studio, the owner didn't know what to expect. After all, Haven Studio is a music mentoring program for young aspiring musicians. Yet Dubios promised he was young [...]

By Arizona Elder Care|2019-11-09T09:38:02-07:00November 18th, 2019|Aging, Creativity, Inspiration|Comments Off

Art Therapy for Those with Dementia

Caring for someone with dementia is never an easy task. Furthermore, finding engaging activities they can successfully participate in can be a challenge. Of course, there are so many articles on caregiving for those with dementia. But knowing how to help them be engaged can be hard. However, art therapy for those with dementia has clear benefits. It is a growing modality in helping those with a variety of illnesses. [...]

By Arizona Elder Care|2019-07-05T22:57:47-07:00July 18th, 2019|Caregiving, Creativity, Dementia|Comments Off