Help is a Keyboard Away
Help is a Keyboard Away Time 4 Seniors once provided transportation services to Seniors and others in need. It would be naïve of me to say our clients had no other challenges. Actually, it would be stupid. They each had more than one challenge, otherwise, they would...
Is It Time?
Is It Time? I first read this article six years ago. It is still as sad today as it was then. The article is about a 98-year-old woman who was being evicted by her oldest son. The son had acquired the house years earlier through a quit claim deed and now...
First, Safety
First, Safety I’ve covered a host of topics touching on issues of independence, both physical and mental, sharing ideas how seniors can retain as much independence as possible. Last week I shared ideas on how seniors can “travel locally”, visiting different...
Visit Your City
Visit Your City Over the last several weeks I have written a variety of articles on independence and mobility, exploring ways seniors can physically and mentally retain a measure of independence. Those topics have certainly not been exhausted, but I’m guessing a few...
Body & Mind – III
Body & Mind – III I have now for several weeks been discussing the topic of independence. After introducing the concept and how it applies to seniors I then embarked on writing about physical independence, introducing ways older adults can not only remain active...
Body & Mind – II
Body & Mind – II Last week I started a series on how seniors can stay active mentally and maybe even slow down the inevitable progression of memory loss or dementia. I cannot overstate the importance of mobility, both physical and mental. All the research I...
Body & Mind – I
Body & Mind – I My last few articles have focused on independence and mobility, specifically ways to be physically independent. Today I am initiating a series on ways to remain “mentally independent”. Memory loss is a taboo subject, but with the graying of...
No Need to Stand
No Need to Stand Last summer I began having problems with my shoulder. After exhausting all home remedies, including rest and copious amounts of Ibuprofen, I finally broke down and saw an orthopedic surgeon. His diagnosis was a “frozen shoulder”. Thankfully I...
Life Time Fun
Two weeks ago, I wrote about independence and last week talked about the connection between mobility, independence, and health. Today, I’m continuing along those same lines discussing moderate exercise, specifically “life sports” in which most seniors can participate....
Mobility: The path to Independence and Better Health
Mobility: The Path to Independence and Better Health Mobility is independence. It’s our most basic physical freedom. Last week I mentioned that walking is the first skill we learn. It is the stepping stone (pun intended) to other skills we later master. Its...
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