Happy Leap Day! Aging with zest is a choice, so on this rare February 29th, let's talk about leaping forward! 86-year-old author Margareta Magnusson shares how in her book on the Swedish art of aging exuberantly. Her wisdom? Embrace the chores and challenges of daily life with gratitude, a concept known as "kärt besvär." This attitude transforms nuisances into joys, reminding us to cherish every moment, even those that test [...]
One Man’s Story of How His Sister Chose Dignity
In this deeply moving and personal narrative, we are invited to share in the poignant final moments of Julie, as told by her loving brother. On the eve of her passing, we witness an intimate portrait of sibling love and the profound challenges faced during her battle with cancer. This article not only explores the emotional landscape of saying goodbye to a cherished family member but also delves into [...]
Boosting Memory & Preventing Cognitive Decline?
Imagine a simple injection that could enhance memory and safeguard your cognitive health as you age. A recent study suggests that a hormone called klotho, which plays a role in the aging process, might have memory boosting benefits. This discovery could hold the key to preventing cognitive decline in humans. Klotho, a hormone produced by the kidneys, helps with cell replication and development. As we grow older, klotho levels [...]
Heart Health and Brain Health: What Every Woman Should Know
Did you know that taking care of your heart health might also be key to preserving your brain health, especially for women? A recent study shed light on the link between atrial fibrillation (AFib) and cognitive decline. This has important insights for women's health. The study found that women with AFib, a heart condition causing irregular heartbeats, are at a higher risk of cognitive decline compared to men with [...]
Stress Can Make You Feel Older, but Effects Aren’t Permanent, Study Says
Did you know that stress can make you feel older? It's true! When we experience stressful events like surgery, it can actually increase our biological age, which is connected to health risks. But here's some good news: a new study suggests that changes like these might not be permanent, and our biological age can go back to normal when our stress levels go down. Our chronological age, the number [...]
Forgetfulness: It’s on the Tip of your Tongue
Oh, forgetfulness! It's on the tip of your tongue. We've all had that moment in a conversation. You know what you are trying to say, but the word you need is escaping you. This is a common occurrence in all languages and cultures. And there's not much you can do about it. "Tip of the tongue state" is what Tim Herrera calls this phenomena in this New York Times article. But [...]
Finding Love Despite Old Age
Finding love despite old age is something many older adults don't even consider. For Gertrude Mokotoff, 98, and Alvin Mann, 94, their first date was only the beginning of their lives together. Fining love so late in life may seem impossible. But for Gertrude and Alvin, it came naturally. The New York Times tells the touching story of this couple. She was introduced to him at 90 years old. According to Gertrude, [...]
Taking Care of Aging Parents: Couch on Fire
When our social worker Ron meets with new clients, he discusses how our aging parents view adult children. They see them as the kid who crashed their car, or borrowed money and didn't pay it back, or whined when things got too hard. When the time comes, taking care of aging parents becomes difficult when they still view us with the baggage from raising us. They may brag about our [...]
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