Over Memorial Day weekend, I took a trip with my 82-year-old mom, one of her childhood friends, and two friends my age. We had a wonderful time, filled with laughter and shared memories. But the weekend also offered some eye-opening lessons about planning summer fun—and even travel—with loved ones who have a little more life experience under their belts. [Read more…]
Welcome to spring in San Antonio, when the weather invites people of all ages to spend more time outdoors. It’s like the Goldilocks time of year: not too hot, not too cold, but just right.
Spring is an ideal season for seniors to discover the many health benefits of gardening. It’s a rewarding activity that offers great value: it gets the body moving, engages the mind, and fosters meaningful connections—with nature, with others, and with oneself. [Read more…]
This year, my 82-year-old mom started working out with weights at the gym. Realizing that she was losing strength and mobility, which is a risk as she still lives on her own, she decided to take action. She found a trainer to teach her how to use weights safely and what exercises to do, and now she works out at the gym three days a week. [Read more…]
While fairy tales talk about living happily ever after, rarely do movies portray what love relationships look like in the last years of life. When people get married, they say some version of “til death do us part,” but what happens when a spouse has dementia and not only isn’t cognitively present in the marriage, but also must be placed in a secure environment with 24 hour care for their well being and safety? [Read more…]
One of the most powerful lessons that we have learned in working with seniors and their families, including our own elderly family members, is that we may not have a choice in the challenges that they encounter, but we do have a choice in what we do when faced with them. [Read more…]