Guidance Blogs

“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.” Shakespeare envisioned a magical world where foggy valleys hid enchanting and horrific worlds inhabited by sorcerers and witches. Spine-tingling stories continue to entertain…especially at Halloween. Many Seniors enjoy kicking fright up a notch and don Halloween costumes of favorite characters. An inner child exists in […]

The Power of Positivity: Mindset and Happiness Later in Life “Be positive.” “ Make lemonade out of lemons.” Simply stated… life is hard and there is always a plethora of upbeat advice on how to be positive. Seniors, however, seem to be more likely to take life in stride due to past experiences and use […]

Roget’s Thesaurus Seniors often joke about not finding the right word at the right time. Quite a few words are absorbed over a lifetime so struggling to use the appropriate one may seem natural. Peter Mark Roget, however, was not comfortable with the loss of repetition of a word in conversation or writing. At the […]

Alzheimer’s Disease How does one define loss? Is it the passing of a friend or loved one? Loss could be knowing a loved one’s presence has been altered, perhaps to a diagnosis such as Alzheimer’s Disease. Experts refer to Alzheimer’s Disease as “the long goodbye.” Loved ones continue life, but those with Alzheimer’s Disease are […]

Elderly Nutrition is important, and proper nutrition is important at every age. Adopting a well-balanced nutritional diet, rich in essential vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients boosts the immune system, prevents the risk of Heart Disease, and helps the brain to function. As we age, meals become challenging, and not just because of the food on our […]

Healthy minds and bodies are a result of staying active and engaged. Ask yourself if you or your loved one are truly committed to being active or has it simply been a longtime goal. Are you exercising every day? If not, why not? As we age, there is an increased chance of being overweight, sedentary […]