Viewing Tag: Emotional Wellbeing

With the colder, darker days of winter ahead, there is a way to experience the therapeutic boost of the sun. Bright light therapy lamps can give you a jolt of light that research has shown can make you feel happier, more energetic and better rested. Read More

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Spring is here and there is a beautiful outdoor world to rediscover! Read about the many proven health and wellness benefits of being in nature, whether you sit on a park bench, take a stroll along a nature trail or find another activity to explore the outdoors. Read More

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Could ‘man’s best friend’ be more than just a furry, loyal companion? Could a pet actually have a therapeutic impact that counteracts some of the negative aspects of aging? Read about the many benefits of pet ownership for seniors – benefits that enhance the overall health and wellbeing of older adults. Read More

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A life lived with passion is a blessing indeed. Read about how seniors can discover great inspiration in building and pursuing a passionate interest as they age. Suddenly unconstrained by the demands of a career or the all-consuming energy of raising a family, many seniors experience a newfound freedom to blaze a different path forward, one that brings them enormous pride and fulfillment. Read More

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With more shutdowns being ordered and precautions being taken as a second wave of COVID-19 takes hold, we have to find ways of preventing loneliness and isolation from overwhelming us. The seniors’ community is particularly vulnerable to the many ill-effects of loneliness. Read this compilation of several strategies that experts are suggesting to maintain our emotional and physical well-being through these next months. Read More

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Our memories of music are many of our longest lasting – we are likely to remember the words to a song or the melodies that run through a piece of music long after many of our other memories have faded. Read about the soothing and brain-boosting impact of music therapy on seniors and about the scientific explanation of why music is a powerful catalyst for reminiscence. And then sing or listen or play music to your heart’s content. There is no reason not to! Read More

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