Our guest for this Living to 100 Club podcast is Katie Wee, who shares her prescription for happiness. This is a way of liberating ourselves of our inner critic and moving toward getting and staying happy. Katie is a wellness retreat leader who helps individuals visualize their “wants” in the areas of home life, health, […]
A person with social anxiety may experience uneasiness in everyday social situations. She may be afraid of being judged negatively by others or worry about embarrassing herself. There may a fear of talking with strangers, or dread of an upcoming social event. Physically, the socially anxious person may experience sweating, blushing, an upset stomach or […]
Authored by Joseph M. Casciani, PhD In the field of aging, when we talk about reducing resistance, an important distinction has been made between compliance and adherence. Compliance has the connotation of authority. Subordinating to the person or system in authority often brings with it a measure of distrust and resentment. Adherence, on the other […]
As new residents move in and become part of the new community, increasing engagement is a deciding factor in their successful adjustment. Following are several steps to facilitate a smooth transition: Introducing any and all of these approaches will help develop a better sense of connection to the programs. Increasing engagement for new residents is […]
Relocation stress syndrome may occur in older adults following an abrupt change in living arrangement. It may develop following a traumatic event such as the sudden loss of a spouse or serious injury. However, the range of possible symptoms may escalate to a more serious disruption in one’s physical and mental health. In this case, […]
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 […]
Social engagement plays a critical role in a favorable aging process. It is a key step to maintaining psychological well-being. Staying connected with others minimizes the risk of retreat, isolation, loneliness, and depression. The Covid-19 epidemic definitely threw a wrench into the social activities of millions around the world, and was especially devastating for the […]
The Harvard Health Letter defines purpose in life as our reason to get up in the morning, our reason to engage in healthy behaviors. It is the reason some people perceive stressors as less difficult. Things that contribute to our sense of purpose can be as simple as a hobby, or as complicated as participating […]
When involved with an individual who is struggling to cope with a personal challenge or problem behavior, a helpful technique may be Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is a specific approach to helping others create a change in their thinking or behavior. Important considerations in the MI approach are that change is internally directed by the […]
How we cope with stress is a function of our physical and emotional well-being. Stress is a physical and psychological reaction to a perceived threat in our environment, whether real or imaginary, positive or negative. Coping with stress can be a major challenge. Physical reactions to a stressor include rapid heartbeat, sweating, and dryness of […]
