Life as a Super-Ager
According to Northwestern Medicine*, a Super-Ager is someone in their 80s or older who exhibits cognitive function that is comparable to that of an average middle-aged individual. They identified common
Noticing the Need
As you connect with older adult friends or loved ones, take notice of any changes in their condition. Perhaps they’re a little more forgetful, have lost weight, or aren’t as
Why Do We Fall, or Better Yet, How Can We Prevent It?
The key word here is proprioception, which is defined as our brains’ ability to constantly monitor where our limbs are in space. Proprioception can be trained just as strength and
9 Sure-fire Ways to Enhance Your Well-being
Interfaith Community Partners has chosen the word “well-being” for its word of the year for 2022. On the heels of the pandemic and the ensuing isolation and challenges that severely
My Conflict with COVID-19
I was sitting in nursing school a few decades ago and distinctly remember my instructor saying, “A pandemic will never happen in our lifetime here in the USA!” Which then