The topic of dementia isn’t fun or sexy, but it is on the minds of people everywhere. As human beings, we love the fact that we are in control of our lives, so the idea of developing dementia can be terrifying. It’s also very confusing. There are many types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, so the information can be difficult to digest.
The world is changing at a rapid pace and if you don’t keep up, you’ll be left behind. This means flexing the muscles of adaptability, resilience, and curiosity. Gone are the days when elder family members were the only sources of knowledge, history, and wisdom. The internet has taken over. As a result, those currently tasked with writing the narrative about getting older are young, mis-informed, and often simply winging it!
More and more people are choosing to downsize, “rightsize”, or otherwise simplify their lives. This decision can come after retirement by moving to retirement communities. The decision about which community is the best fit isn’t always easy to make.
Broadway veteran, Ray Wills, was our May headliner! Discussing the Art & Aging movement and how to power up your ZEST for life! Learn about the local offerings that will you keep you seeing the BRIGHT side of life from active aging ideas to life giving respite. Celebrate the return of sunny days with us – be enlightened and equipped.
Chances are if you are like most Americans, you have more stuff than you need, want, or know what to do with. This is especially true if you have lived in the same house for over 25 years. So, if you are planning a future move or simply want to simplify life a bit, what do you do with all the excess? What makes it so essential to tackle this overwhelming mature life task? How do you take action? What are all of the options?
How can you enhance your LUCK when it comes to aging well and staying independent? Nutrition is a great place to start. As well as, thinking big and getting bolder when it comes to physical fitness and self care. You’ve got to feel well and protect your mobility, as much as possible, to truly enjoy living in your physical body.
If home is where the heart is…then where and how we live is a matter of the heart! What can you do to live happier and healthier every day?
Inspirational speakers Charlie Moon, Paula Kidd Casey, Kent Rogers and Constance Porazka give us timely tips on being present. And share tips on enjoying life as we head into the holidays.
Are you alone? Anticipate aging alone at some point? Or just feel “alone” sometimes? Are you wondering how to support a friend or loved one? In September’s Empowered Senior Series we hear from experts on how to navigate successfully through a myriad of complex issues.
A diagnosis of dementia or increasing problems with memory loss often result in a flurry of emotions, multiple complex questions, and the making of both short and longterm plans. One of the biggest questions tends to be how long can (or should) I live at home?
Our first fieldtrip for Empowered Seniors was FUN, educational, and impactful! Over 40 seniors joined us! We had a fun filled active day. Getting on and off a luxury bus touring patio homes hosted by Randy & Katherine Ambrose (aka Ambrose Team).
For some, downsizing (or rightsizing) might mean designing and building a customized “forever” home. Learning how and what it means to create a home designed for long term care is important.
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