When I was growing up I would hear my parents say things that I thought were rather strange, “When I start to do something, I feel 21 years old in my head. Then when I start to do it, my body laughs at me!” Now that I’ll soon be 70 years old, my parents suddenly seem […]
As kids are returning to school this month, it’s time for kids around the country to get their vaccines before heading back to the classroom. But did you now that the need for vaccines doesn’t stop after childhood? The CDC recommends adults over 65 or starting at age 50 with certain medical conditions should receive both […]
Feel like watching a movie tonight? Check out Ranker.com’s list of the best films about older couples. As the website says “middle age romance between older people in the movies can often be richer than young love.” You can find Ranker’s list here – get the popcorn ready and watch a great movie tonight!
Our Lady of the Lake Elderly Housing was begun as a vision of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Sisters 1992 with the construction of a 5-story building with 68 apartments. Partnering with the U.S Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the facility was dedicated to providing affordable, quality housing for independent seniors (over the age […]
Summer time is here, the days are longer and we are outside enjoying the great outdoors. Spending time at the beach, gardening, and afternoon walks are all treasured summer past times. However, older adults are more susceptible to high temperatures for a variety of reasons. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, older […]
July is the “Sandwich Generation recognition” month- What does this mean? The Pew Research Center describes the sandwich generation as middle aged adults which are “sandwiched” between their aging parents and their children. Romeo Vitelli, PhD. describes this phenomenon in Psychology Today by which the older generation is living longer, leaving their adult children to care […]
Father’s Day is today, and while some dads out there can be hard to buy for, planning activities for an elderly father, grandfather, uncle, or other male relative can be challenging. Dailycaring.com has a great list of activities for older men this Father’s Day which include: Stroll through an indoor shopping center. It’s a pleasant, […]
Whether it’s locking the door, wearing our seat belts, or washing our hands, we all know that there are lots of little things we do every day to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe. But as we age, there may be a hazard growing in your own home that many don’t notice until it’s […]
