Guidance Blogs

WELCOME SPRING!   Poor winter, we are always looking for its demise… but Spring, this is a season much anticipated! No more ice or snow ending chances of outside engagements as Spring opens doors and invites loved ones to shed coats and bask in the sun. Spring gives Seniors numerous occasions to engage outdoors.   […]

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 […]

Throughout history, women have shaped the world with courage, intellect, compassion, and resilience. Their contributions span every field imaginable, from science and politics to art and humanitarian work, proving that leadership and strength come in many forms. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it is important to recognize not only the famous figures who changed […]

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… in […]

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 […]