Stay Healthy this Fall by Michelle Kicherer of www.BananaPitch.com Fall is such a beautiful season. The weather starts to cool off, the trees change colors, the wind blows crinkly leaves, people are sneezing….oh yes, cold and flu season! It is upon us. But let’s all keep some tips in mind to keep ourselves and the Read More
The Importance of Friendship for Seniors
The Importance of Friendship for Seniors By Linda Fodrini‐Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC Founder & Chairman, Eldercare Services You can’t underestimate the value of friendship for seniors. “Make new friends one is Silver, and the other is Gold” – words to a song Girl Scouts sang at almost every meeting! At age 8 or 9, I Read More
Age Doesn’t Define You!
By Michelle Kicherer of www.bananapitch.com Age doesn’t define you. Often the word “old” conjures up certain images and judgmental associations. Perhaps we think old means aged, frail, tired…but it shouldn’t, and it doesn’t have to. I prefer older, older adults, aging adults… And much like how the words we use to describe older adults might Read More
Healthy Choices for Seniors – Cookies or Flowers?
By Linda Fodrini‐Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC Founder & Chairman, Eldercare Services Healthy choices for seniors can be hard, just like everyone e.se Have you ever gone grocery shopping after a stressful day or an argument with someone? It seems we gravitate towards sweet or salty things on those days. Much of the overeating we do Read More
Coming to Terms with Mortality
by Michelle Eisenreich Coming to terms with mortality can be a challenge at any age. For some reason we expect the elderly to be “ready” for it, or at least more ready than their children or younger generations. But the fact is, facing the prospect of the end of ones life is frightening at any Read More
Companionship in Aging: We Go On Together
A Story About Companionship in Aging by Michelle Kicherer of www.BananaPitch.com This is a story about companionship in aging. I stroll through the park every morning on my way to work. And every morning I see an elderly gentleman walking with his elderly gentle dog. We nod and smile each time we pass, and something Read More
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 40
- 41
- 42
- 43
- 44
- …
- 79
- Next Page »
