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 […]
For older adults, there are many occasions when a major physical or personal event takes a huge toll on the person’s outlook and potential recovery. The recovery may mean a return to normal, that is, to how things were before the event. On many occasions, however, it may mean creating a new normal. The person […]
Are you worried about having to rely on Social Security or Medicare in the future? If so, there are ways to ensure you don’t have to. Building financial health is essential for a secure retirement and independence from government programs. Here, the Living to 100 Club shares some tips you can follow to make sure […]
In this Living to 100 Club podcast, our guest discusses strategies for changing how someone experiences chronic pain. Our guest is Dr. Afton Hassett. She is the author of a just-released book, Chronic Pain Reset: 30 days of Activities, Practices, and Skills to Help You Thrive. The book helps readers evaluate your pain and its […]
WISE BLUE YONDER December, 2023 USA | New York, New York Christmas in New York: Navigating NYC With Limited Mobility Christmas in New York. It’s magical. Window displays adorn the shops of Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf’s and Times Square. Rockefeller Center hosts the iconic Christmas Tree as skaters skate in the famous plaza rink. Pedicabs […]
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How to Reduce the Stress of Caregiving by Individualizing Your Approach with a Family Member with Dementia Authored by Joseph M. Casciani, PhD Living longer means that physical decline will typically accompany our later years. This may be in our sensory systems, agility and balance, mental function, communication skills, or the myriad chronic diseases that […]
Pro tips to get accessible Cornhusker seats, where to park, and more November 2023 This Fall we took advantage of Minnesota’s MEA long weekend to do some college visits with my daughter. Since one of our stops was University of Nebraska Lincoln, we thought, “Let’s go to a Cornhuskers game!” This was exciting to me […]
Authored by Dr. Joe Casciani This is an introduction to the new BETTER, LONGER & HAPPIER GUIDE. The GUIDE is comprised of 12 card decks or modules that have been developed for Program Directors and Lifestyle Directors working with residents in senior living settings. The Directors’ goal is to engage residents in activities, programs and […]
