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Seniors Reach Digital Age

Margalit Tocher

This article goes into the lives of several seniors citizens to explain how and why they decided to go digital—and are loving it! One woman, Judy Bennett, chose to conquer her fear of computers and take classes [...]

August 9th, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: General Interest, Mental Stimulation, Social Ties | 3 comments

In old age, friends can keep you young

Margalit Tocher

While many of us might see a card game or a shopping trip with friends as a simple diversion, these are activities that may help preserve the physical and mental health of the elderly. New studies [...]

August 6th, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: General Interest, Mental Stimulation, Physical Stimulation, Social Ties | Leave a comment

Parentgiving.com; a helpful resource on caring for aging parents

Margalit Tocher

A few days ago I was online and came across a great resource called Parentgiving.com. This site has a lot of really helpful information on caring for aging parents with hundreds of articles, experts on demand and an online store with thousands of the most demanded home care products and medical supplies. One of [...]

July 29th, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: General Interest | Leave a comment

Yet Another Example: Volunteering Can Make Seniors Mentally Sharper While Helping Others!

An interesting article in U.S. News and World Report today introduces a program where seniors volunteer to tutor low income children. The senior volunteers going into low income schools and help children with English and Math.

Some of the participants observe that not only do they feel like they are helping others, but they are also [...]

February 19th, 2010 | Tags: , , | Category: Mental Stimulation, Social Ties | One comment

New Trend in Active Seniors Lifestyles: Playground for Adults!

 

A very unusual trend in exercise for seniors is springing up in the United Kingdom; playgrounds… for adults. The Associated Press recently revealed that London will soon be opening its first playground for senior citizens in Hyde Park.

“Every park has a children’s playground, very few have playgrounds for adults, and none have playgrounds for the [...]

February 12th, 2010 | Tags: , , | Category: Physical Stimulation, Social Ties | 63 comments

Seniors Can Make A Difference!: Generous Seniors Leading Efforts for the Homeless in Detroit

The effort to help furnish apartments for homeless Detriot veterans is being headed up by proactive seniors. Bea Sacks, 90, and Muriel Sherbow, 85, set out on a mission after discovering that while homeless veterans are able to move into long-term housing with government subsidies, no furnishings were included. The pair then set about recruiting [...]

February 9th, 2010 | Tags: | Category: Sense of Purpose, Social Ties | One comment

Illinois Department on Aging Focuses on Oral History in February

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) has announced that their theme for February is oral history; this is part of their year-long campaign which began in January entitled “2010: Year of the Engaged Older.” The campaign, headed up by director Charles Johnson is part of a Illinois-wide initiative to “improve the health and lives of older adults [...]

February 2nd, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: Mental Stimulation, Sense of Purpose, Social Ties | 2 comments

Speaking with Alzheimer’s Patients: Tips for Our North Shore Neighbors

It requires special techniques, patience, and sensitivity to successfully communicate with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Here are a few suggestions that can help you communicate more effectively.

Pay extra attention to your facial expression and body language, since these become extra important when talking to persons with neurological problems. If they feel threatened, [...]

January 27th, 2010 | Tags: , | Category: General Interest, Mental Stimulation, Social Ties | 9 comments

Volunteering May Help Seniors Avoid Frailty – Volunteer Opportunities in the Chicago North Shore

It is known that keeping your mind and body active in your elder years can help slow the onset of frailty and aging.   In recent studies it has been found that elderly citizens who volunteer produce the best results for avoiding frailty.  In one particular study done by UCLA researchers, 1,072 healthy adults from the [...]

January 20th, 2010 | Tags: , , | Category: Sense of Purpose, Social Ties | 52 comments