Never underestimate how wonderful it can be to make someone else smile. Whether it’s a friend, a family member, or a complete stranger, you have the power to improve someone’s day. Just think about the last time a waiter made you laugh, a friend gave you a compliment, or a random stranger smiled at you. …
Benefits of Crossword Puzzles
You might think of a crossword puzzle as a fun way to pass the time on a lazy Sunday. They’re inexpensive (or even free with your newspaper), require only a pen and your brain, and can be played wherever you happen to be. You might be surprised, however, to learn that researchers have discovered that …
Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
Caring for one person – yourself – can feel hard enough some days. Yet caregivers graciously spend much of their time looking after someone else as well. Caregiving can take many forms, but all types of caregiving require patience, attention, and empathy. Over time the responsibility of caregiving can leave the caregiver physically, emotionally, and …
Simple Changes to Lose Weight
If your doctor has recommended that you lose a few pounds, you’re certainly not alone. Losing weight is a very common goal amongst the young and old alike. Sometimes this goal can feel intimidating or insurmountable, and you might assume that you’ll need to totally revamp the way you eat and live your life. Luckily, …
The Best Thing About Getting Older
Young children are often eager to grow older. They despise being treated as babies, and they yearn for the freedom and the power of adulthood: the ability to drive a car, to choose their own dinner, to adopt as many puppies as they want! But at a certain age, often as teenagers or young adults, …
How Does Vision Affect Balance?
We all feel a little unsteady from time to time. However, balance issues can lead to a major health risk for seniors: falls. Bones become more brittle in our golden years, meaning that we may have a harder time healing from falls than our younger counterparts. While balance issues and falls might seem like the …
Creative Activities for Adults
Creativity seems to come naturally to children. In your grandchild’s eyes, a cardboard box is actually a castle, and a piece of broccoli is a tree in a magical forest. As we grow up and become busy with school and jobs, it’s easy to set that natural creativity aside. However, your retirement is the perfect time …
When to Worry About Forgetfulness
Your golden years can be a wonderful, relaxing time of your life. However, many seniors face a frequent frustration: forgetfulness. While it is extremely common amongst seniors, forgetfulness can be a source of worry. Between failing to remember the names of acquaintances and losing track of car keys, it can be hard to know when to …
Finding Motivation to Exercise
Only 8 percent of Americans actually end up keeping their New Year’s resolutions. However, this doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make goals. Resolutions give you something to look forward to and they exercise important parts of your brain (source). Getting fit is a common New Year’s resolution, but finding the motivation to exercise on a cold winter …
Staying Safe in Cold Weather
Let’s be honest: Winter weather can be a burden. As much as we all love the sight of fresh snow on a sunny winter day, that joy starts to dissipate by day three when all the powdery snow has been pulverized into sloppy grey slush. By the time your favorite pair of long johns fail …
