Archive for category: Senior Mental Health

Two young sisters engage in meaningful activities for seniors by starting a penpal club with their grandparents.

Why Penpal Clubs Are Meaningful Activities for Seniors

There’s something deeply comforting about opening a piece of…
A woman whose mom has Alzheimer’s hugs her while gazing thoughtfully into the distance.

If Mom Has Alzheimer’s, Are You at Risk Too?

Mom has Alzheimer’s, and as you watch her struggle to remember…
Three older women who have an optimistic outlook on aging share a laugh.

An Optimistic Outlook on Aging Can Make All the Difference!

Caring for an aging parent often means becoming their confidant…
A mother and daughter share a laugh as they navigate the complexities of families dealing with cancer.

Effective Communication Strategies for Families Dealing With Cancer

Having a conversation with a relative with cancer can leave…
A senior man blows out candles on a birthday cake as his family cheers him on. They know the importance of coming up with birthday party ideas for seniors to ensure their loved one feels special.

Crafting Joyful Memories: Unique Birthday Party Ideas for Seniors

If you are looking for a great way to celebrate the life of…
An elderly woman holds a framed picture while staring out the window. Supporting seniors through loss can be an emotional process.

A Compassionate Approach to Supporting Seniors Through Loss

By the time we reach our golden years, we’ve had many years…
An older man and his daughter discuss how dementia affects the five senses as they have lunch.

Understanding How Dementia Affects the Five Senses

When we think about dementia, the first thing that usually…
caregiver talking with senior man with dementia

How to Improve Dementia Care Through Improvisation

If you’re wondering how to improve dementia care, there…
senior-man-sitting-at-dinner-table

Senior Socialization for Introverted Older Adults

Prepare yourself…the holiday season is here! Even though…
happy hugging seniors

Do Hugs Have the Power to Change a Senior’s Health?

Remember during the height of the pandemic, when social distancing…
happy ladies preparing food

Dementia Care: Using Food to Engage and Connect

If there is one thing that connects all of us, it’s food!…
happy senior lady and caregiver

Simple, Effective Strategies You Can Try Today to Reduce Memory Decline

Remember learning the order of the colors of the rainbow…