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...
During this month of June, we celebrate fathers on the third Sunday, June 15. You usually only think of a male parent when you refer to a “father,” however, there are several types of fathers. F...
November is Thanksgiving time, but what does it all mean? Giving has so many meanings, but the strongest is to make a present or donation to another. When giving is done voluntarily and with the right...
Grief can take many forms, and people tend to deal with it in different ways. Grief is typically thought of in the context of the death of a friend or loved one. However, people can grieve in other wa...
I have written a lot about isolation in the past, but it is a critical issue for elders, and we need to deal with it. In a 2010 AARP survey, 25% of respondents ages 70 or older said they felt lonely a...
Shared housing for seniors is a living arrangement between unrelated or non-partnered people who share a living space for mutual benefit. It can be a way to remain in one’s own home or find an a...
Positive thinking means approaching life’s challenges with a positive outlook. It doesn’t mean seeing the world through rose-colored lenses by ignoring or glossing over the negative a...
This past month we all experienced February 14th, Valentines Day, the national day to express love. How did this day get established? Many historical accounts hold that it was St. Valentine of Te...
It has been a month already of the new year 2023. Now that we have done all the partying for starting a new year, it is an ideal time to explore ourselves and set goals. After exploration of our succe...