When you hear about adding more protein to your diet, you may think that this only applies to body builders and growing children. But did you know that older adults are at high risk for not having enough protein in their diets? Protein is important for muscle mass, bone health, and healing. According to Judith […]
For some of us, we couldn’t wait for our school days to finally be over so that we could enter the workforce and at last call ourselves “grown ups”. Perhaps you attended college for a few semesters, but life got in the way and you had to drop out. Or maybe you always wanted to […]
As we get older, many of us expect to have a decrease in our vision, assuming that vision loss is simply a natural part of aging. We may even anticipate getting cataracts, which are a clouding of the lenses of the eye. This clouding affects the way light passes though the eye, and thus negatively […]
The first official day of spring was March 20th, but it’s never too late to start our spring cleaning! Cleaning and tidying our homes for the warmer months gives us a fresh start and the opportunity to relax in a peaceful environment. If you struggle with mobility issues or think you might need a helping […]
I am a retired Diagnostic Imaging Technologist. The last five years of my career were spent as a Clinical Education Specialist in Nuclear Medicine. I am passionate about teaching and enjoy seeing the light of knowledge fill a person’s eyes when they understand the information presented. In 2004, I completed a Volunteer Tutor Training course […]
For many, sitting down to read a good book is a favorite pastime. Whether it’s getting caught up in a juicy mystery or reading a tried-and-true favorite, reading is a great way to take some time for yourself. In addition to being a great way to spend an afternoon, reading also has many known health […]
The Peace with Dementia Rosary, a book written in Covington, LA, is the foundation of a “ministry for memory impairment’ created by Catholic gerontologist Matthew Estrade. Estrade, who earned his Master’s in Gerontology at UL Monroe in 2017, wrote the book to be a family primer on dementia and a devotion to the Holy Rosary. […]
Do you enjoy cooking? Perhaps you have many pleasant memories of working in the kitchen, making your favorite recipes with the flair of Julia Child. Perhaps you used to dread coming home and having to cook after a long day at work. Maybe you are single or living with a spouse and find cooking for […]
Whether you are single, dating, or have been married for many years, today is a good day to reflect on the love in our lives. Many older adults deal with loneliness, either due to divorce or death of their spouse. According to Dr. Maria Baratta in Psychology Today, many older who find themselves single may […]
