Falls Are Serious and Costly One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In 2015, the total medical costs for falls […]
Imagine navigating our busy minds like an exhilarating roller-coaster ride! Our guide is the charismatic Teepa, a world-renowned dementia specialist, as she uncovers the curious workings of memory with humor, playfulness, and intriguing anecdotes. Listen here: The tour introduces ‘Memory Land’ – where ‘registering is king’. Teepa guides us through a bunch of haphazardly scattered […]
This is the first of an article series on senior moments abstracted from my book, Preventing Senior Moments: How to Stay Sharp Into Your Nineties and Beyond. Everyone has said or done something they immediately regretted, like forgetting the name of a granddaughter, misusing a common word, making a bizarre connection between events, or forgetting […]
Creating a bucket list is a great way to set goals and seek new experiences. Here are 10 top bucket list items, along with some… The post Top Ten Bucket List Items appeared first on Senior Subway Social Network. Originally Published on https://seniorsubway.com/
Gardening is a pastime that many of us cherish. The joy of seeing a seed sprout, a flower bloom, or a vegetable ripen is unparalleled. However, as we advance in years, maintaining a garden can become a daunting task. The physical exertion required for activities such as weeding, pruning, and planting can be overwhelming. But […]
Motherhood is a profound journey that goes beyond giving birth to human offspring. It encompasses an all-encompassing love, a nurturing spirit, and an unbreakable bond that transcends biology. As we delve into this expansive understanding, we must also consider a different kind of parenthood, particularly resonant among seniors—being a pet parent. Pets, whether they are […]
Seniors Tackling Tech Changes Like Champs! The click of a button, the scroll of a mouse, and the sound of an alert weren’t frequent in the past. However, these are now the beat of our digital lives. While the younger generation may be quick to adapt, our senior citizens, those 55 and older, frequently find […]
Beth and Cheryl Talk About Staying Active, Social Media Savvy, and Embracing Life as We Age In this engaging episode of TheHIPSenior Podcast, host Marianne Bailey sits down with Beth and Cheryl of Dababyboomers, two dynamic seniors who have been friends for decades. The pair reminisce about their first meeting as 23-year-old dancers, finding an […]
Caring for TikTok Famous Mom Betty Pettit with Alzheimer’s Disease Click here to listen to this podcast: Josh Pettit’s family has a heartwarming story of lifelong love and companionship. Bob and Betty, high school sweethearts from the Buffalo, New York area, met as fifth-graders and began dating in 1955. Betty became a devoted stay-at-home mom […]
I recently retired and found my productivity quickly went from 110% to barely hitting 8% on a good day. In all fairness, I contracted COVID two days after packing up my desk and spent the next four in bed. The first time I had COVID in December of 2020, before I was eligible for a […]
