“The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook.” – William James An Update from Howard Over the years, it has become a tradition for me to post a picture of myself with some sort of exotic animal from my travels. Past animals have included a tiger from Thailand, and a eagle from Hungary…. [Continue]
December, 2016 eNewsletter
“It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere.” – Agnes Repplier Residential Safety Top Home Security Tips for the Holiday Season With the holiday season quickly approaching, remaining safe and secure in your own home may be a concern. It is a well-known fact that… [Continue]
Vacationing for the Senior Aging in Place
Seniors that age in place still want to go out there to explore, to learn more about the world, and to enjoy their lives. Without having to be at a job, or tend to kids, finding ways to keep your days full and exciting can seem like a chore. It doesn’t have to be that… [Continue]
Stress Management for Seniors
Do you ever find yourself getting overwhelmed or feeling anxious? Do you get stressed over minor life hassles, as well as the major life events? Retirement is the time for enjoying the fruits of the labor of your youth, not feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders. It’s easier said than done, of course! Here are… [Continue]
Meals on Wheels and Other Helpful Services for Seniors
It’s your golden years! Which means retiring at home and enjoying your life. While relaxing in retirement, you want to focus on the hobbies you enjoy and keeping up with the family. For some, worrying about having dinner on the table and cleaning the house can become more burdensome as we get older. Perhaps, you live in a large home… [Continue]
How To Be Tech Savvy At Any Age
Changing times, new technology making it a whole new world. Now, we all know the expression “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” in the case of seniors learning new technology, it’s quite the opposite. Let’s say you have an older parent that wants to keep up with the ever changing technology. They go and get… [Continue]
What They Don’t Tell You About Aging In Place
Aging in place is something that research shows, the majority of Americans seniors wish to do. Aging in place, however, requires some planning, because as we change, our needs change, and it can be difficult to anticipate all the needs that may change as we age. Will you be living alone? Will you or your spouse… [Continue]
Age in Place and Leave Winter Behind
Aging in place helps you retain your independence as you grow older. Few Americans choose to move after retirement. Most are choosing to age in place. However, staying independent and still remaining somewhat active during the winter months may pose challenges for some seniors with mobility, illness, or other issues. While we are all affected by the cold, winter months… [Continue]