My parents had a favorite restaurant—they loved splitting the extremely generous ribs platter. About a year ago, their…
Social Isolation & Loneliness
We all feel lonely at times, but when loneliness and isolation become chronic it can be deadly. Mother…
988 Suicide Prevention Hotline
This Saturday, July 16, 2022, a new nationwide service will become available to everyone in the United States. …
Virtual Reality for Older Adults
Virtual Reality (VR) devices are hugely popular now—providing a 360-degree immersive experience. The platform offers the opportunity to…
Celebrating Pride
Remaining social is an important aspect of healthy aging. An active social life provides a sense of belonging,…
Clutter vs. Hoarding
During the shutdowns over the past couple of years, I found myself working from home more than usual.…
Playing Games for Better Health
Mar 25, 2022 Prior to the shut-down in 2020, I was part of a group who enjoy playing…
Transportation Options
Dec 24, 2021 Research is continually being conducted to determine quality of life issues faced by older Americans.…
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Jan 8, 2021 I grew up in the southwestern U.S.—Southern California, Hawaii, and Arizona—and never experienced four seasons.…
Holiday (Pandemic) Blues
Dec 18, 2020 We are in the middle of what Andy Williams told us years ago is “the…