Minding Your Memory
Everyone experiences the occasional "senior moment" as they age. You may misplace everyday items, fail to recall the name of someone you just met, or forget to do something. While these memory slips can be
Alcoholism and Older Adults
Some people are under the notion that alcohol abuse is limited to young adults, but many older adults abuse drugs and particularly alcohol. Younger people are more likely to abuse illicit substances and older
How can you help a loved one suffering from loneliness?
You are worried about your mother. Before the pandemic, you would visit her every week with your young children. They loved playing in her garden and eating homemade cookies together. You would take your mother
Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging Month is observed this year in September. The theme of this month is to celebrate it by reinventing yourself. This annual observance focuses on the positive aspects of growing older. The mission
September’s Letter From The CEO
Hello Friends! As many of you know my home, as well as Sterling’s corporate offices are in Oakland, California. The wildfires near us have caused enormous loss of property and worse, lives of some firefighters
Friendships in the Later Years
As I get older, I understand how important it is to foster healthy relationships. As a teenager, I saw how easy it was for people to be in “cliques” and seemingly have those relationships
Cataract Awareness Month
In honor of Cataract Awareness Month, it will be wise to get your eyes checked. Unfortunately, many insurance companies do not cover optical care, but you may find great value in taking care of
August’s Letter From The CEO
Greetings Friends! Given the continuing drumbeat of tough and depressing news about the pandemic and its effects on the economy, society at large, and individuals and families, I find myself working harder than ever to
How to Broach the Topic of Death and Dying with Family and Friends
From personal experience, I’ve found that talking about issues related to death and dying is, in large part, an unwanted subject. It’s one that I’ve seen be avoided like the plague. The fact is
When to worry about worrying
There is no shortage of things to worry about --- from personal concerns about job security or health, to fears related to larger issues such as political conflicts or natural disasters. Temporary anxiety can be