Recently I received a message from a friend that her mom had died. It was very traumatic that such a vibrant, loving person was no longer. My friend and her mother shared almost everything. They lived...
Interpersonal connections are the social and emotional bonds we form with other people through interaction, communication, and shared experiences. They can range from deep, long-term relatio...
May is Older Americans Month, which is time to recognize older adults’ contributions and reaffirm our commitment to supporting our health and independence. This year’s theme is to “Champion Your...
As we age, many health issues can arise. Poor sleep can contribute to many of these issues, reducing quality of life as we age. In order to address the unique needs of elders, it is more important tha...
We are living in a world where the focus is on youth and a society that seldom pays much attention to older people. The old look out of style; act a little funny; they do not dress properly the way yo...
While western medicine costs keep skyrocketing, and actual results and side effects seem to get worse, there’s been a serious shift in the world of natural health remedies. One of the very special one...
Next month, November, is National Family Caregivers Month. The goal is to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. There are more than 65 million family caregivers (a 50% increase sin...
Burning Man is a desert festival that blends art, music, community, and radical self-expression. More than just an event, it’s a temporary city built on creativity, connection, and cultural experiment...
Shared housing is when two or more people share a living space for mutual benefit. There’s the owner or renter of a property and a person who moves in after agreeing to terms and conditions, whi...
July brings the 4th of July, which is Independence Day. Congressmen voted for independence on July 2, 1776, then spent two days editing Thomas Jefferson’s draft of the text. They officially declared i...