Home For The Holidays: Spending The Holiday Season With Your Loved One With Dementia By Kristina Lubofsky
December 6, 2023
By Kristina Lubofsky My Grandpa Fred loved the holidays. He would sit at the head of our Christmas dinner table, gesture to everyone, and say “Gee, isn’t this wonderful, us all together like this?” It wasn’t about the gifts, the decorations, or even the food: It was about us…
Proximity and Purpose: How To Foster Intergenerational Friendships
November 29, 2023
Though it’s not uncommon for older adults to live their later years in age-segregated communities, either by choice or by necessity, there’s also something to be said about mixing it up with younger people. In fact, the concept of an intergenerational friendship- that is, having a friend who is at…
Democratizing Diagnosis By Mary Fridley
November 1, 2023
By Mary Fridley During a recent conversation with a member of the Reimagining Dementia Coalition (which I lead), Jennifer (not her real name) shared her frustration with how people related to her after recently being diagnosed with early-onset dementia. At one point in the conversation, she asked, “How is…
Bare-Faced: Mature Women Turn To More Natural Looks
October 26, 2023
For many older women, make-up has been an essential part of their skincare routines for as long as they can remember. And while their skin has definitely changed as they head into their later years, many still cling to the beauty techniques and products employed when they were much younger….
Been There, Done That: Nine Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: I Am Back
October 26, 2023
By Alice Herb A month ago I wrote a blog post about my upcoming trip to France to visit a long-lost friend. I can now report that yes, it is possible to travel at age 90 and have a great time. I took the advice of my travel agent…
In The Balance: Understanding Balance and Lowering Fall Risks
October 11, 2023
As you likely know, falls are a significant cause of serious injury and even death in older adults, and their incidence is on the rise. While there are many reasons you may experience a fall, having good balance is an essential component for preventing a fall or minimizing your injuries…