Year: 2020
10 Health-Boosting Powers of Drinking Tea
Behind only water, tea is the most popular drink in the world. But when you take a sip of tea, are you aware of how…
How Do I keep Mom Safe in Her Room?
Most seniors would prefer to age in place as long as possible. To ensure that this is a viable option for your aging parent, it’s…
Helpful Hydration Tips and 8 Reasons to Drink More Water
As we age, it becomes increasingly challenging to remain hydrated. Our bodies begin to store less water, and dehydration indicators are frequently milder, so we…
Lessons in Avoiding Boredom in Retirement
Finally, you are retired. Now you have all the time to accomplish anything you desire without worrying about official duties. But did you plan for…
ELDER MUSIC: Classical Whatnot 4
This Sunday Elder Music column was launched in December of 2008. By May of the following year, one commenter, Peter Tibbles, had added so much…
INTERESTING STUFF – 24 October 2020
HOW WOLVES CHANGE RIVERS I’m pretty sure I posted this a few years ago but it recently turned up again and I find it as…
The Psychology of Moving to a New Home
Age 55 seems to be a life milestone when many think more seriously about future eventualities like retirement or moving out of the family home….
Alexa – Turn on my Bed Light
Last month I shared some thoughts on the challenges of bringing technology to seniors and the technical difficulty connecting it all up. I ended my…
Finding Communities Online: An Introduction to Web Forums
In recent blogs, we have reviewed social media and how to get started with popular networks. Although social media has been continuously rising in popularity…
11 Benefits of Drawing for the 55+ Population
Did you ever imagine that drawing could do wonders for your well-being? Drawing is not just an activity enjoyed by children. Many older adults can…