“My elderly mother is so negative”. Have you ever thought that? Perhaps it seems like she’s always complaining. That she’s quick to see the negative side of things and never the positive. Sometimes being negative is just a habit or perhaps a way to get attention. In many cases though, that negativity is a sign […]
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Powerful Types of Self Care Journaling for Caregivers
At its most basic, journaling involves recording your thoughts and feelings, often by making an entry each day. The habit is one that most of us have tried at least once before – and many have given up on. Yet, self care journaling is more powerful than you might realize. It offers a way to […]
The Time For Learning About Dementia is Now!
Dementia can be a terrifying disease, both for the person suffering it and their family members. Learning about dementia might seem like a scary idea, as you’re finding out about the worst case scenarios, including the way that your loved one might be confused, overwhelmed, or even aggressive. This fear is why many of us […]
Benefits of Urban Poling for Seniors
By now, you’ve probably seen groups of people walking around the city or country with a pair of poles. The practice goes by two names – urban poling or Nordic walking. The poles aren’t just there to provide support. They help to create a full-body exercise, one that burns a surprising number of calories. This […]
The Devastating Impacts of Discrimination on LGTBQ Seniors
We’re now in Pride Month for 2021, which is the perfect time to talk about the gender and sexual diversities in our communities. Although it shouldn’t be the only time we do so. It’s time to celebrate these diversities. There are currently more than 9 million people in the United States that place themselves in […]
Depend Versus Tena: My Thoughts After Wearing Each for a Day
Millions of women use undergarments for urinary incontinence. I set out to compare Depend versus Tena, two of the more popular incontinence brands, to see the strengths and weaknesses of each. To be clear, I do struggle with mild incontinence, but tested these products to the fullest extent. For this experiment, I went to my […]