Holidays: Gifting YOURSELF the Right Amount of Connection
Holidays are a time of gift giving. Remember to give yourself an especially important gift: the “just right” amount of connection with others. Caregiving is hard work. Take care of yourself. If you don’t treat
December’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, From the Tellez family to you and yours, best wishes for a healthy, safe and happy holiday! As you can see from the photo, my grandkids are growing fast and will be taller
Beyond Momentary Calm
Practicing mindfulness can help you feel more than Zen. If one plus one always equals two, why does adding one pile of laundry to another merely equal one (larger) load? The same goes for chewing
November’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, Let me begin by wishing you and yours a healthy and happy Thanksgiving. While it’s customary to reflect on topics that typically assail us around this time of year – preparations for
Can A Multivitamin Keep Your Brain Healthy?
A new study suggests that a daily multivitamin might improve memory in older adults. Millions of people take a multivitamin each day. Some believe it’s a sort of insurance in case their diet is
Your Feet Should Feel As Young As You Do
The feet are often overlooked when it comes to health and fitness. But once they start to hurt, they will quickly remind you of your neglect. Foot fitness can help you avoid disability. It’s never
Seniors can reduce their tax burden by donating to charity through their IRA
IRS Tax Tip 2022-171, November 8, 2022 In most cases, distributions from a traditional Individual Retirement Account are taxable in the year the account owner receives them but there are some exceptions. A qualified charitable distribution
Can You Hear Me Now?
Hearing aids might not be a welcome addition to your routine, but there are simple ways to ease the adjustment.Glasses have become such a fashion statement that some people without vision problems don them merely
The Weighty Issue of Weight Loss
Nearly three in four adults are considered overweight or obese. How can you lose weight and keep it off as you age? We are quite a large nation — not only in square footage, but
Driving and dementia: Take away the keys?
Caring for a person with dementia or Alzheimer's disease presents a range of challenges. Spouses, family members, and friends must deal with feelings of loss as the person they know seems to slip away. Supporting
“Wow! She really ate well!” 4 Things Caregivers Can Do to Improve an Older Person’s Appetite
I have a dear friend who is incredibly accomplished and independent. I’ve always loved visiting with and hearing about her adventures — including sailing around the world on a sailboat when she was well
October’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends,One of the “gifts” of living longer is that one experiences more losses. I’ve just returned from yet another memorial service for the spouse of a good friend, and it reminded me that as
4 Serious Age Related Eye Problems
Growing older contributes to a number of other eye changes that need to be monitored. These four are most common ones. Cataract. This clouding of the lens usually develops slowly over many years. You may not
September’s Letter From the CEO
Dear Friends, I was recently asked to add a link to our Amazing Care Network website letting folks know of volunteer activities available to us seniors. One such resource is AmeriCorps. You can learn more