Effective Communication Strategies{Dementia}
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Tag: Aging Well
Table for One: How Single Seniors Cope With Loneliness
By Tom Blake The effects of loneliness on single seniors is a growing concern. Studies indicate that loneliness has been ...
Furry Friends: Local Seniors Find Benefits in Owning Pets
Karen Rottmann holds two of her pups, Noel and Gizmo. Photo: Emily Rasmussen By Emily Rasmussen Whether you’re a dog ...
Don’t Ever Stop: Dana Point Resident, 72, Follows National Icon’s Footsteps, One at a Time
Russell Kerr, 72, of Dana Point. Photo: Courtesy By Daniel Ritz Years ago, during a high-altitude fishing excursion in the ...
An Alternative Method: More Senior Patients Turn to Medical Cannabis Instead of Opioids
By Emily Rasmussen Before cannabis was legalized in California, many people were using the plant for medical purposes. From traditionally ...
Yoga for Boomers: Strategies for a Safe, Effective Practice
Yoga for Boomers. Photo: Eric Heinz By May Yacoob, Ph.D. For over a decade I have watched yoga studios open ...
Cover Me: What to Know About Health Insurance Plans
By Eric Heinz Understanding the landscape of medical insurance, or health care, can be a daunting task. To get a ...
Penny Pincher: Discounts, Perks For Celebrating Life as a Senior
By Rachael Mattice In a world obsessed with anti-aging, youth and family-oriented activities, it can be difficult to surpass these ...
Senior On the Street: Encore Careers and Volunteering
By Tom Blake Some seniors find themselves desiring a quiet life in their retirement years, while others tend to crave ...
Life in the Fast Lane: Nearby, Senior-Friendly Road Trips For Tri-City Residents
By Rachael Mattice Road trips are for the young and adventurous at heart, regardless of the individual’s real age. Oftentimes ...
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Better Way
By Jan Meyer Remember the movie Ghost, where Patrick Swayze is a ghost witnessing life happening without him? Let’s pretend that ...
Online Dating Sites and Advice for Seniors
By Tom Blake Many senior couples have met via online dating sites. For people living in small towns or remote ...
Senior Center Month: Celebrating Seniors in September
By Danny Ritz In 1985, then-President Ronald Reagan signed off on National Senior Center Week with a presidential proclamation. Since ...
A Classical Kind of Life: San Clemente Guitarist Continues to Find and Give Inspiration Through His Music
By Danny Ritz Much like the classical music he plays, Randy Pile, of San Clemente, continues to inspire. His lifelong ...
