Giving back to your community is one of the most rewarding things you can do, not only for those around you, but for your own heart and happiness. With these digital tools, you can easily find ways to stay connected, involved, and inspired. VolunteerMatch: … [Read more...] about Tech To Pay It Forward
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Accessible Outings
When you or a loved one needs to navigate life in a wheelchair or scooter, accessibility becomes everything. And beyond the challenges of everyday life at home (Can you get around your house? Can you get into the bathroom?), getting out to go anywhere for fun or a mental break … [Read more...] about Accessible Outings
Be Kind To Your Mind
Our brains are the command centers of our bodies — controlling emotions, movement, coordination, and essential functions. Prioritizing a healthy brain supports both our physical health and emotional well-being, which are key to staying independent as we grow older. Given the … [Read more...] about Be Kind To Your Mind
How This Granddaughter Engages Her Loved Ones And Manages Caregiver Stress
Natasha Reece has been acting as a caregiver for her grandfather, Jerry Whelan, who has frontotemporal dementia, since November 2020 after his wife, Alma, was admitted to the hospital with COVID-19. The family looked into hiring outside help, but the costs were quite high. It … [Read more...] about How This Granddaughter Engages Her Loved Ones And Manages Caregiver Stress
Is Your Loved One Losing Their Memory?
We are taught many lessons in life, but an important one seems to fall through the cracks — how to deal with a loved one suffering from memory issues. So, what steps should you take when your loved one is developing memory problems? Who do you turn to? Courtney Whitaker, former … [Read more...] about Is Your Loved One Losing Their Memory?