Guidance Blogs

Life in general accentuates contrasts between men and women, but the aging process highlights differences even further with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). More women than men suffer from Alzheimer’s. This may be supported by realizing women have a longer life span. The reasons could be many…Hormones? Genetics? Stress? Cortisol, the hormone for stress, […]

As the Irish say, “Never iron a shamrock. You don’t want to press your luck!” We may laugh with the Irish but when it comes to celebrations and food, the Irish are serious. If you happen to be Irish (isn’t everyone on March 17th? ) try these Gaelic recipes and invite hungry Seniors and friends […]

Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did… only backwards and in heels! March is Women’s History Month and Bridge to Better Living is celebrating…after all, our staff is composed entirely of women! Let’s take a peek at the gender who has impacted the world. Eve… there are no direct quotes, but she definitely was an […]

Hans Christian Anderson may have lived in a fairy-tale world, but once he did accurately state, “When words fail, music speaks.”  One has to wonder if even hundreds of years ago, music was recognized as a form of therapy.   Music begins at birth with lullabies hummed or sung. Tunes are memorized as we age… […]

The Five Languages of Love in Senior Romance Dr. Gary Chapman, author of Five Love Languages, shares his profound theory on how we demonstrate love: words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving and giving gifts. These languages of love are universal, transcending age and time. In our senior years, these […]

The search for love has nothing to do with age. Everyone wants to be loved and when love happens… completeness. Birthdays as we age do challenge the uniqueness of celebrating Valentine’s Day. How many ways are there to share feelings for each other? Take a peek at how love is celebrated around the world. Valentine’s […]