Additional Distractions: More Options To Keep You Occupied
April 29, 2020
So we’re up to week four of providing you with additional distractions to keep your mind away from difficulties and to spark some joy in your life. And luckily for us, the creative content and ingenious ideas keep coming. So, to continue our quest to distract you, consider the following:…
More To Discover: Delightful Distractions Part 2
April 15, 2020
Last week’s newsletter contained a list of what we’re calling “Delightful Distractions,” as a way to engage your mind and keep your eyes off the news. Given that we still find ourselves in quarantine, we decided to continue the list this week with new avenues for distraction. So, for your…
Delightful Distractions: Ways To Entertain Yourself Right Now
April 8, 2020
Some of us are feeling the need to be useful and enhance our skills during this forced downtime. Others need a release from the guilt of not trying to be productive. No matter which way you fall in this divide, all of us need some pleasant distractions to make us…
Virtual Reality: How To Engage Your Mind Online When You’re Staying Home
March 18, 2020
So let’s assume you’re following public health guidance and staying at home. No more movie theaters, music performances, lectures or other outside social gatherings, right? Well, assuming you’re reading this post on your phone, tablet or computer, you’re not without resources to keep your mind engaged and brain cells humming…
State Of The Arts: More Support For Engaging With The Arts As An Older Adult
January 1, 2020
So, did you catch a show during the holidays? Do you have a museum excursion planned for the new year? If not, you need to get going- because there’s new evidence to support the value of cultural engagement for everyone, especially older adults. First up is a recent study…
Page Turners: Eagerly-Awaited Fall Books, Including The Return Of Olive Kitteridge
September 4, 2019
You may no longer be sitting at the beach or pool but may still be on the prowl for your next good read. The list of newly published books out this fall is growing daily and the recommendations are enticing. For a hint of what’s coming, pull out your reading…