The Pros, Cons & Possibilities of Pet Ownership for Aging Adults a collaboration with guest author, Eva Yang The Benefits of Pets for Seniors Human-animal interaction (HAI) has been associated with better health in older adults. Older pet owners tend to have lower blood pressure, lower heart rate, and quicker…
Authored by Sydney Moore, Owner & Occupational Therapist; a reflection of "Emotional Wellness & Aging," presented by Amber Wilson of Ananda Mental Wellness & Yoga. What does emotional wellness mean to you? What does emotional wellness entail? The National Institutes of Health defines Emotional Wellness as the ability to successfully…
If you wanted to build a house, what’s the first thing you would do? The first thing you might do is ask around for some recommendations on a builder. Because we all know the builder is responsible for the entire home project from start to finish, so it’s important to…
Aging in place is an important topic with 90% of seniors intending to stay at home for the next 5-10 years. There is a large number of aging adults wanting to stay at home, but up to 25% of seniors aren’t confident in their ability to live independently or aren’t…