By Lance A. Slatton When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it presents a significant shift for both the individual and his or her family. Unlike traditional aging issues that might require help with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as dressing, bathing, or eating, dementia care requires…
By Alice Herb As many readers already know, I was hospitalized in early May. By the time I got my head around my being sick, I was discharged and told to go about my life. Which I have. But now I have had some time for reflection and want…
By Louise Applebome Oct. 7, 1975: “Well here I go attempting another journal. This time I feel like I’ll enjoy continuing it because the idea was proposed by someone I have the most respect and admiration for.” That first entry in a black, leather-bound journal, on unlined…
By Susanna P. Barton Make no bones about it, pets make us happier, healthier humans – throughout life and especially during our second half. A recent report from the American Psychiatric Association shows 86% of participants believe pets have a mostly positive impact on their mental health. A 2019…
By Renee Langmuir Recently, I attended the 50th Anniversary of my beloved ballet school, The Pennsylvania Academy of Ballet. The event was marked with performances of alumni who have gone on to professional dance companies and speeches from key players in the school’s history. The first speech, by…
By Nancy Peckenham Back in the winter of 2018, I had a revelation. I was spending long days with my 100-year-old mother at her assisted living residence and witnessed how many residents in their 80s and 90s led multi-faceted, upbeat lives. Tired stereotypes of older people fell away before…
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