Happy New Year! We’re back live with our first show of 2024! And it’s another GREAT one! Listen on livestream at 5pm CT/6pm ET or ANY time after on podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Elder justice expert, Marie-Therese (MT) Connolly will join us from Washington, D.C., for a […]
Photo by Boston Public Library on Unsplash When my wife and I bought our co-op apartment 15 years ago, we said (half seriously) that we would live here for the duration. It was a ground floor unit, all on one level. The previous owner had already installed grab bars in both bathrooms. We were within […]
It seems like I had a love affair with skirts this week, LOL. Since I noticed that when I added in Thursday’s outfit, I decided to wear jeans on Friday. I know many women complain that it’s hard to stay warm in skirts in the winter, but tall boots and fleece tights are key! I […]
Retirement is stressful and a big decision. So, it is very important that you don’t make other big decisions close to the day you actually retire. Planning everything for retirement may not always work, as you may not think rationally in the months leading up to it. So, don’t make choices while worried or distracted […]
There are many factors to consider when trying to understand a resident’s reluctance to engage in community activities. This article presents many reasons why residents may isolate in their community settings. Some reasons may relate to the feelings of loss of the former residence and friendships, while others may relate to the person’s own personal […]
To better understand the challenges of increasing resident engagement in senior living communities, it will help to shed light on different theories of the “normal” aging process. These are Activity Theory and Disengagement Theory, and an extension of Activity, Continuity Theory. Of course, Activity and Disengagement are relatively in opposition to one another. However, they […]
Happy National Whipped Cream Day! As I sat down with my morning cup of coffee, I thought it would be appropriate to whip up some thoughts on professional development. It’s often seen as the ‘whipped cream’ of the employee experience – delightful, but optional. In fact, some leaders even see it as completely unnecessary fluff, […]
The moment “You have Parkinson’s disease” catches your ears your life is changed forever. For many, this traumatic diagnosis sets off a series of alarm bells. How did this happen? (no one knows for sure) How can I get rid of this? (you can’t – for now, maybe ever) What do I do now? That’s […]
Rise and Shine: 5 Steps to Wake Up Happy and Get Motivated! Waking up motivated and with a sense of happiness is a sought-after start to the day that can have a profound impact on your productivity and overall sense of well-being. It sets the tone for the hours that follow, influencing your interactions, decision-making, […]
Intro Are you a busy midlife woman constantly on the go, trying to juggle work, family, and other responsibilities? It’s no secret that finding time to cook healthy meals can be a challenge. That’s where easy meal prep comes in – a simple and efficient way to prepare meals in advance, so you can save […]
