Adjusting Post-Pandemic
Submitted by Annette Morrison, M.S., CRS A/D Joe waited in line at the Pharmacy for his prescription for 45 minutes, just to be told at checkout that it would still not be ready for another 2 hours. He was so frustrated. But as he watched the two staff behind the counter scramble to catch […]
Warm Up Winter With Watermelon Fun
The cold chill of winter may have you feeling trapped indoors with nothing to do and nowhere to go, but fun activities fit for the whole family can add excitement and chase away those wintertime blues. Paired with an appetizing snack, at-home crafting provides a relaxing way to keep your mind and body moving. […]
Taking Steps to Prevent Falls
Submitted by Villas of Holly Brook When you’re young, an injury from a fall may sideline you for a few days or weeks, but a full recovery is usually quick. As you get older, the consequences of falls can become more serious, setting up a sequence of events that can have longstanding implications on […]
How Does Loneliness and Isolation Affect Physical and Mental Health?
By Kimberly Blaker Humans are inherently social animals who rely on interpersonal relationships for a variety of needs. When people experience healthy friendships, family dynamics, and even casual positive interactions with others, they feel a sense of belonging and satisfaction, which translates to better health. Unfortunately, when your social connections and relationships don’t meet […]
January 2023 BN NV
Top Benefits of Volunteering in Retirement
By Angela Kauffman, Snyder Village For many, life has been filled with consistent schedules, tasks, and duties while working in their given fields. Once retirement begins, they may ask themselves “Now what?” as their schedules open up and they’re left with more time on their hands. Some are eager to fill their days with […]
Resolving To Do Better
By Sandra Dempsey Post We go from the “most wonderful time of the year” to what some believe is the longest time of the year and it all happens within a month. Many people welcome December with great enthusiasm and a wish to make the month last even longer. They enjoy the shopping, even […]
Planning With or for Aging Parents
By Tamia R. Banks HSM BA, LPN, CMCN, Senior Solutions Broker As our parents age, we also notice our roles changing. They took care of us for so long it becomes difficult at times to see them decline. There may be difficult conversations that need to take place or actual hands-on care. Well, how […]
Grace in Assisted Living
By Alexander Germanis One of the most difficult things for most humans to do is ask for help. Our pride, vanity, and egos are so very often tied up in a need to “do it on our own.” To ask for help may be bad enough, but to require it on a regular basis […]
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
By Sandra Dempsey Post Sentimentality overflows in my memories as I recall Christmas as a child, teen, young adult, newlywed, a new mom, and all the various stages of celebrating and enjoyment. I don’t remember how old I was when I first became aware of what Christmas was about, how it came to be, […]
