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(650) 722-2766Loneliness Revisited
We discussed senior loneliness back in December as the holidays were upon us. Being alone becomes glaringly obvious when everyone around us is gathering with their circles and we may not have the community we once had. Loneliness can negatively impact physical and mental health. Aging adults may feel like a burden to younger loved ones, leading them to isolation. Their spouses/partners and acquaintances may no longer be mobile or healthy enough to visit. Or they may have passed away. Isolation … [Read more...]
Love Your Heart
DISCLAIMER: This article contains information that is intended to help the readers be better informed regarding exercise and health care. It is presented as general advice on health care. Always consult your doctor for your individual needs. Before beginning any new exercise program it is recommended that you seek medical advice from your personal physician. This article is not intended to be a substitute for the medical advice of a licensed physician. The reader should consult with their … [Read more...]
Winter Wellness
Winter brings colder weather and many health threats. Cold and flu viruses thrive at this time of year and can be dangerous for aging adults, as well as infants and individuals with weakened immune systems. Colder weather and less daylight influences mental health, too. Let's discuss a few habits we can practice to strengthen our immune systems and overall well-being in winter. As we age, our immune system weakens. Healthcare providers recommend getting a flu shot annually, which may help … [Read more...]
Senior Loneliness
I remember sitting with my husband's grandfather, affectionately referred to as Nonno, eating salami sandwiches and drinking homemade wine. His once country ranch and vineyard was being taken over by new housing developments as the city outgrew its borders and expanded into what used to be open farmland. Nonno pointed with his cane to the few remaining rural properties nearby, naming various neighbors and friends he used to be surrounded by. "They've all died," he mused. "I'm the only one … [Read more...]
Time is a Gift
Are you just plain tired of buying gifts that don't seem to be appreciated? Are you on a fixed-income? Do your grandchildren and loved ones seem to have every toy/gift invented? Consumerism and Christmas have become a hand-in-hand relationship. Stores stock Christmas decor and merchandise immediately after Halloween, intending to cash in on the value our society has placed on buying things. The same question Dr Seuss's character, the Grinch asked himself comes to mind: "Maybe Christmas, he … [Read more...]