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Grief, a profound and deeply personal experience, often presents unique challenges for seniors. It’s a journey that can reshape the twilight years in unexpected ways. Acknowledging and accepting grief is essential, as it’s an integral part of life’s journey, particularly in later years. Recognizing the Stages of Grief The first […]

Grief and Growth in Senior Years

February 5, 2024 in Medicare tagged grief / mental health / Talk Therapy / trauma by Aris Mercedes

Boxes ready for a move to downsizing — Downsizing to a smaller living space is not just a physical transition; it’s a transformative journey toward a simpler and more intentional way of life. This process, particularly relevant for seniors or those seeking to declutter their lives, offers a path to both personal and spatial freedom. Planning Your Downsizing […]

Downsizing: Making the Transition to Smaller Living Spaces

December 4, 2023 in Medicare tagged finances / mental health / senior lifestyle by Aris Mercedes

3 Friends sitting having a chat — As you age, you may find it rather lonely. Your friends move on, your family is all raised, and your retirement is rather dull. What should you do now? How do we make new friends at all? The concept has not changed since we were children. You meet someone new, […]

How To Expand Your Social Circle

October 30, 2023 in Medicare tagged depression / mental health / Retirement / socialization / wellness by Vohny Figueroa

Seniors learning to paint at a community center — Continuous learning is a beacon of enlightenment, proving that the notion of education having an age limit is a myth we are keen to debunk. As the golden years dawn, the horizon widens for embracing continued education, which grants benefits that extend far beyond simple knowledge gathering. Venturing into lifelong […]

Continuous Learning: The Benefits of Education for the Elderly

October 16, 2023 in Medicare tagged cognitive health / health / mental health / socialization / wellness by Aris Mercedes

Man with hand on face depressed — Senior citizens have gone through a lot during their lifetime. This generation alone has gone through a few wars and multiple recessions— just to name a few events. How are you supposed to hold up? How do you keep your chin up and find the power to keep moving forward? […]

Dealing With Depression in Your Elder Years

October 9, 2023 in Health / Medicare tagged depression / mental health / senior lifestyle / Talk Therapy / wellness by Vohny Figueroa

A grateful woman lifts her arms in the air. — Did you know that being grateful can make you healthy? Saying ‘thank you’ and appreciating those around you affects your relationships with others and positively impacts your body. The University of California, Davis Psychology Professor Dr. Robert Emmons has dedicated his career to understanding gratefulness and its benefits. In a 2015 […]

Grateful Attitude Brings Health

July 31, 2023 in Medicare tagged health / mental health / mindfulness / self-care by Joey Hinojosa

As you get older, your cognitive function can take a hit. While this decline may not stop entirely, there are ways to stimulate your brain so you maintain your reasoning skills and cognitive speed. Ultimately, your brain is like a muscle. And to maintain and grow your muscles, you must train […]

Brain Games Keep Minds Sharp

July 24, 2023 in Medicare tagged alzheimer's disease / mental health / mindfulness / public health by Kayla Gonzalez

Technology and social life seem to be intertwined in our lives for both good and bad. — We have all heard the good and the bad about technology. Modern technology is shaping our lives excitingly and alarmingly. With the advent of the digital age, the interplay between technology and our social life has never been more complex. “Pics or it didn’t happen!” “Phone eats first!” “I need […]

Technology and Social Life

July 17, 2023 in Uncategorized tagged current events / health / mental health / Technology by Jose Lerma

If you’re planning on traveling this summer, there are probably a lot of flights in your future. And it can be hard to give up control to pilots and flight crew when your flight anxiety kicks in. This predicament becomes especially difficult when the plane begins to experience turbulence. Turbulence […]

Curing Flight Anxiety

June 26, 2023 in Medicare tagged mental health / mindfulness / neurology / wellness by Kayla Gonzalez

An elderly man browses a book at a library. — Why should you visit a library? Seniors might feel there are limited options regarding what to do in their free time. Being active and exercising is always a good idea for people of any age, and there are certainly weightlifting benefits for seniors. What other ways can seniors benefit themselves? Visiting your […]

Why Should You Visit a Library?

March 13, 2023 in Medicare tagged Aging Gracefully / mental health / mindfulness / productivity / socialization by Joey Hinojosa