The Realities of Senior Care through the Eyes of a Daughter
The Realities of Senior Care Through the Eyes of a Daughter by Melanie Vicker, The Sprightly Life, inspiring women to take care of their health, mentally, physically, and emotionally. When my mother in law began to show signs of aging, I did not recognize it. Or perhaps I didn’t want to. She started to do […]
Time for Some Bold Steps
Recently, a colleague of mine reached out to tell me about an elderly relative and the loneliness this relative was experiencing. “What activities are available?” she asked. It seemed like a good question so I made a post on Facebook in LA Elderly: What in-person activities are available to our elderly? I waited… Then a […]
Managing the Challenges of Long Distance Care Giving
Increased mobility and life spans make long distance caregiving a fact of life for many families. Living far away poses some challenges, but there are ways to make the arrangement work for you and your loved ones. Steps You Can Take From a Distance Take advantage of technology. Use email and social media to […]
A Senior’s Guide to Strong Hands
Are you losing your grip? As you age, you may find yourself dropping more things and wondering why the lid on your peanut butter jar is screwed on so tight. While a few gray hairs are no big deal, having strong hands may be more important than you think. Many studies show that a weak […]
A Caregiver’s Guide to Restful Sleep
When you’re a caregiver, you have twice as many reasons to get enough sleep. You and the one you care for both need you to be well-rested. However, that’s easier said than done. Up to 70% of caregivers report sleep issues, and 41% say they are awakened during the night by the person that they […]
Exercise Is Key for Brain and Mental Health, Too
How do you feel today? By Susan Fink www.trainwithsusan.com It’s a simple question that can bring a lot of different responses, right? You might say, “I feel great – had a checkup with the doctor yesterday and everything’s good.” Or, “I feel kinda crabby… Didn’t get much sleep last night.” Or even, “I feel tired […]
Grandma & Great Grandma
Grandma & Great Grandma Susan Fink Personal Trainer www.trainwithsusan.com My mother is a grandmother of five and a great-grandmother of three. At 91, she still volunteers, plays mah jongg, and, as you can see above, participates in water exercise on a regular basis. She is a breast cancer survivor and has both knee and shoulder […]
The Outside Looking In
This is one of my favorite views in my house. It’s taken from the perspective of my leather recliner looking through the living room into the dining room. I sit in this chair each morning and watch the sun rays fill the dining room with light while I contemplate the day, meditate, pray, drink my […]
Self-Care: A Lost Art
I’m in many online groups. It’s a way to see what the “hot” topic is, learn about new tools and strategies and connect with others who have common interests. One group had the following post the other day “Every few years popular buzzwords come around and get overused. Anyone else ever tired of hearing/seeing certain […]