5 Ways to Upgrade Your Yoga Routine in Your 60s or Better
Looking to take your yoga practice to the next level? The benefits of yoga and other chair exercises for seniors arrive in a multitude of ways – better flexibility, less stress, social interaction, weight management, disease prevention…
Read MoreDoes Medicare Cover Medical Marijuana or CBD Products? No – But There Are Some Options!
As of February 2022, 37 states have legalized comprehensive, publicly available medical marijuana/cannabis programs and 10 have approved use of “low THC, high cannabidiol (CBD)” products for medical reasons in limited situations…
Read MoreMy Summer of “Being Present”
As a 60-year-old woman who has experienced anxiety in some form since the age of six, it’s been an intense couple of years. In the past two and a half years, I’ve made the decision to fade out of a career that I loved because it was becoming…
Read MoreIs Grounding a Natural Way to Improve Health in Our 60s?
Why do we feel such a sense of peace near the ocean? Walking barefoot in the sand, listening to the waves strike the shore, sometimes crashing, other times lapping, often leads one to a place of tranquility and inner joy…
Read MoreHow Changing My Morning Routine Changed My Life Forever
I used to have a terrible time sleeping. I would either lay awake for what seemed like hours or wake up two to three times each night like clockwork. For the longest time, I couldn’t figure out why I was awake, worrying about things…
Read MoreRecognizing and Treating Depression in Older Adults
Everyone experiences the occasional blues or lethargy. But if feelings of sadness or tiredness occur more often than not, do not ignore them. It is important to pay attention to how long these emotional waves last, as they may signal…
Read MoreGoing Nuts or Getting Old? 5 Keys to a Healthy Aging Process
The woman wrote in obvious distress that she was repeating herself. Felt depressed. Brain fog. Admitted to the occasional suicidal thought. She was terrified she was getting Alzheimer’s’ disease. At this point…
Read MoreWhen Love Isn’t Enough – What to Ask of Family Caregivers
On a recent long flight, I happened across a better than average film amongst the airline’s offerings. It gave me pause to consider how adamant I might be in making my wishes known about health care when I can no longer care for myself…
Read More60 and Estranged? When Not to Reconcile
Estrangement is widespread, complicated, and harms all involved. Perhaps you have chosen to cut off from a family member out of necessity. Your experience may include abuse, poor parenting, parental alienation, divorce, poor communication…
Read MoreDoes Learning a Musical Instrument Maintain Brain Health?
Learning to play a musical instrument is something that many of us have considered doing at some point. As well as being fun and providing a great sense of achievement, there are many health benefits of playing an instrument…
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