Tag Archives: senior citzens
Seniors’ mental health
I love the Op-Ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “Why suicide rates are so … Continue reading
Thoughts of a Blogger: A Blogger’s Journal
The blog is coming along nicely, and organically growing. Today I had a moment I wrote about the generational gap, and then I got to the gym and the seniors who are a part of Silver Sneakers preparing to go … Continue reading
Technology Divide
The headline caught my attention: Technology Divide Between Senior ‘Haves’ and ‘Have-Nots’ Roils Pandemic Response. I loved that Landmark plans to experiment with what he calls “facilitated telehealth,” which includes nonmedical staff members bringing devices to patients’ homes and managing … Continue reading
Afraid of Falling?
I love the quote the article “Afraid of Falling? For Older Adults, the Dutch Have a Cure“ ended on “You practice the things you know you can do, and not the things you can’t.” Falling as we age is one … Continue reading
Raising the Bar for Elderly Care
My husband’s grandmother “Jenny” is 94 and lives alone. Up until three years ago, her son was her main caregiver. When he passed away, her daughter offered to take her in, but she lives a few states away and Jenny … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 