The Joyful Connection: Kids and Seniors, Boosting Mental Health

We all know that spending time with kids can bring smiles and joyful connection, but did you know it could also help improve mental health, especially for those in retirement homes? A recent study from Stellenbosch University in South Africa looked at how interactions between seniors and children could have positive effects on mental well-being. The research found that older adults who regularly interacted with children showed improvements in [...]

By |2024-02-29T10:37:15-07:00October 10th, 2023|Aging, Family, Love|Comments Off on The Joyful Connection: Kids and Seniors, Boosting Mental Health
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Balancing Working From Home and Elder Care

Throughout this pandemic, many of us have been working from home. It's so common these days to hear of the challenges that working parents have with their kids continuing school remotely. However, it's far less common to be aware of the difficulties that working caregivers experience. With the fear of exposing aging parents to the virus, many have stopped allowing professional help into the home. This increases the stress and [...]

By |2020-07-23T12:15:51-07:00July 27th, 2020|Caregiving, Elder Care, Family, Pandemic|Comments Off on Balancing Working From Home and Elder Care
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Helping Retired Parents While Having Boundaries

Denise Clark and her siblings were nearing retirement age themselves when their mother requested they subsidize her living expenses. Not to mention the non-essentials she was asking for. A new car loan and generous birthday gifts for extended family members were just a few. Clark recalls when her mother realized she was going to run out of money, she requested several hundred dollars per month from each child to maintain [...]

By |2019-12-17T13:39:51-07:00January 2nd, 2020|Aging Issues, Family, Financial Matters, Retirement|Comments Off on Helping Retired Parents While Having Boundaries
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Involving Seniors in Holiday Traditions

The holidays are a time of joy. Many people enjoy gatherings with friends and family, exchanging gifts, and other fun holiday traditions. However, the holidays can also be a time of stress, especially for seniors. Their exercise routines may be disrupted for shopping excursions. And special diets might be hard to follow due to big holiday meals. Furthermore, it can be exhausting for anyone. But when a senior has physical [...]

By |2019-12-17T12:57:57-07:00December 19th, 2019|Aging Issues, Family, seniors, Socializing|Comments Off on Involving Seniors in Holiday Traditions
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Hitting the Road at 89: Visiting Every National Park

In 2015 at the age of 85, Joy Ryan had never traveled far from her quiet hometown of Duncan Falls, Ohio. She had never seen an ocean, desert, mountain, or major river. She had been widowed for 20 years and had never found any good way to see the world. However, this all changed drastically when she found an unusual adventure partner. Her grandson, Brad. The pair embarked on a [...]

By |2019-12-17T12:43:57-07:00December 17th, 2019|Family, Inspiration, seniors|Comments Off on Hitting the Road at 89: Visiting Every National Park
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Caring for Aging Parents While Making a Living

Liz O'Donnell was 47 when she became one of America's 34 million adults providing unpaid care for their aging relatives. She knew her generous employer would allow her the flexibility to take time away from work for this important task. Yet at the same time, she was the primary source of income for her family. Therefore, she knew she had to find a balance and make it work. Caring for [...]

By |2019-11-09T14:38:43-07:00November 21st, 2019|Aging, Caregiving, Family, Financial Matters|Comments Off on Caring for Aging Parents While Making a Living
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The Health Benefits of Being a Grandparent

Grandparents can provide a sense of stability, wisdom, and fun to their grandchildren's lives. And in return, being a grandparent provides so many benefits as well. Helping to care for grandchildren can help to stave off depression, boost social connections, and increase mental sharpness. The health benefits of being a grandparent don't just happen when the grandparent is the sole caregiver to the child. Simply spending time and being involved [...]

By |2019-11-09T09:11:54-07:00November 11th, 2019|Family, Giving back, Health|Comments Off on The Health Benefits of Being a Grandparent
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Coping with the Loss of Friends and Family

The paradox of life is that the longer we live, the more death will become a part of our lives. As we age, we will likely lose and grieve the loss of people we love. Coping with the loss of friends and family can be one of the most challenging parts of our increased longevity. Whether the loss is due to an accident, illness, or simply old age, it can [...]

By |2019-10-09T10:16:00-07:00October 17th, 2019|Aging, Death, Family, Grieving|Comments Off on Coping with the Loss of Friends and Family
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“When I Die” Files Can Ease the Burden of Death

When Ruth Byock died at age 81, her children didn't expect to find much of importance in her home. Yet what they found took them by surprise. Next to her recipe box, there was a tiny card file. And in it, she had compiled all her important paperwork, account numbers, pending transactions, and other information they would need to settle her affairs and belongings. Losing a loved one is never [...]

By |2019-09-17T09:32:28-07:00September 17th, 2019|Death, Family, Planning|Comments Off on “When I Die” Files Can Ease the Burden of Death
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Accepting Help as a Family Caregiver

Accepting help as a family caregiver can be hard. You may not know where to turn or what to ask of others. Nearly 40 million Americans are a caregiver for an elderly family member. The complex tasks such as managing medications, and helping with a variety of daily living tasks can be daunting. Often, family members have very little or no training in their caregiving tasks. Therefore, knowing when and [...]

By |2019-08-27T00:07:32-07:00September 9th, 2019|Caregiving, Family, Health|Comments Off on Accepting Help as a Family Caregiver
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