It is winter and you find yourself back to wondering how to stay in touch with each other in comfortable and safe ways. What is the 2023 answer to an enjoyable, sociable, active and safe winter? There are still many virtual and face-to-face activities that fill the bill. [...]
From time to time, we notice a loved one doing something that makes us stop and wonder. We worry about their wellbeing. We see signs that there may be problems to solve. Our parent, spouse or dear friend, for example, seems frustrated with their job, but is having trouble thinking about making a change or retiring. [...]
As a life coach for seniors, I advise people to get their practical houses in order, with financial, legal, and even health checkups. However, I also advise people – strongly – to do a psychological and emotional checkup. Who will you be when you retire? What will you do when you retire? How will you keep your body and mind healthy? [...]
Smart food choices and proper hydration are important for healthy aging. Eating the right foods with the proper nutrients, while being mindful of the appropriate proportion sizes, is vital. Appetite and thirst tend to diminish as we age. Therefore, older adults often eat and drink less than they need to stay healthy. [...]
We can almost see and taste the winter holidays. And we are ready, after missing family and friends last year, to celebrate with joy and abandon. But what does this look like in 2021? [...]
Am I a good candidate for Clinical Trials? Here are some questions to ask yourself before deciding to participate.
We have all just experienced an enormously challenging time and now COVID variants are causing new concerns and procedures for staying safe. We have lived through other historical crises, but the COVID-19 pandemic is exceptional. Telling your story can reduce your concerns and help others. [...]
Hospitals and medical centers are sponsoring clinical trials throughout the Piedmont to evaluate new medical approaches and increase scientific understanding of a wide variety of diseases. Physicians believe that this research is key to improving health care in North Carolina [...]
There are almost 66 million unpaid caregivers in the United States. Not nurses, doctors, and CNAs. Sixty-six million unpaid providers caring for children, parents, partners and siblings. What a generous contribution each of these people makes to the wellbeing of a loved one! [...]
What a great thought for spring 2021! We are looking for ways to feel happy and engaged while still coping with pandemic concerns and rules. How about singing? If music is not a big part of your life, consider this: Singing familiar songs reduces stress [...]
