Category: Mental Fitness
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Stereotypes about aging are alive and well. They are hard to ignore. Studies reveal how dangerous they can be if they affect the way you think about yourself. It starts early on. You are led to believe that aging is something to dread. “They” suggest that you should do everything, cosmetically and physically, to delay…
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Anyone can be creative. Creativity, while often associated with the arts, is more than that. It is about being open to new ideas and being brave enough to try something new. It may seem “Pollyannish” at first, but don’t you envy people who can think outside the box? They are the ones who end up…
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There was a movie, many years ago, about book burning. Science Fiction we thought, a good story, but it was never going to happen. Believe it or not, many of those old science fiction stories weren’t as farfetched as we thought. Who knew. We grew up during a time when books were everything to us.…
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Bring back the joy. Feel the joy. It’s a buzz word today; it’s a feeling, and what a feeling it is! There is something to be said about feelings of joy, they make you feel optimistic and hopeful. It’s Infectious to say the least. Unhappiness, worry, and stress all point toward mental health issues. We…
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It makes me sad to see vibrant seniors, who have served as caregivers and heads of their own households, lose their sense of self. Often this occurs when the unthinkable happens, the loss of a spouse. Of course, it is great to be cosseted and to be surrounded by love, but the aftermath can be…
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Why do we do it? We spend an entire lifetime waiting, wishing, and looking ahead instead of appreciating what we have right now. Are you addicted to the future? Spending time preparing for tomorrow is one thing, but always pinning your hopes on the next milestone is something else. Still, we do it; it starts…
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A friend sent a picture of her garden plot, and it was a sight to behold. The full color pictures of ripe red tomatoes, luscious fruits, and healthy greenery were awesome. Only a senior can fully appreciate both the work involved and the joy of gardening. Gardening is therapeutic. Researchers will be the first to…
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Growing old is often associated with the words “frail,” “forgetful,” and “disabled.” Who started these rumors? Recent surveys tell us that nearly half of Americans aged 80 or older are not only in good mental and physical health, but they live in their own homes. Granted edging into your 90s will likely usher in some…
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Bored Is boredom getting you down? After years of being programed to always have something to do, retirement can make you a little crazy, maybe even a little bored. When we were children complaining of boredom did not illicit anything close to sympathy, so why now? We were told to find a way to entertain…
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In the chaotic world that we are living in, it may feel like there are more bad days than good ones. You may even bristle when a stranger has the audacity to wish you a “good day.” What do they know, you grumble sadistically. You got up on the wrong side of the bed and…