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Posted on March 14, 2024 - Spring is right around the corner! Flowers are beginning to bloom, the days are getting longer, and it’s peak time for reminders about spring cleaning. Spring cleaning isn’t just about dusting shelves and organizing closets—it’s about revitalizing our living spaces and refreshing our minds. And for older adults, spring cleaning can be part of an annual decluttering that makes our homes safer for us and ensures we don’t saddle our loved ones with burdensome piles of things to sort through after we are gone. Here are some practical tips tailored for older adults to make the most out of their spring cleaning routine.

Posted on March 12, 2024 - How internalizing outside ageism messages can be bad for your health and longevity.

Posted on March 7, 2024 - When a loved one receives a diagnosis of dementia, it can be a welcome answer to years of questions. But it’s also the start of a new journey for families with lots of unknown variables. It’s a hard thing for adults to navigate—but what about kids? Maybe your teenager has noticed grandma’s symptoms, but how do you explain what is happening to an elementary school child?

Posted on March 5, 2024 - Let's talk about the speed of your gait. It's one of your vital signs, so make sure yours is ok.

Posted on March 4, 2024 - How do you feel about aging? Some say aging is beautiful and an accumulation of wisdom and grace, and yet others curse the ravages of time as if it’s something we can try to control. As we all age, the clock of time ticks louder in our ears each day. Sometimes it is comforting, and other times it’s a reminder of the purpose and mission of our lives. Time is so precious and we never know when our own hourglass will run out.