A Healthy Aging Roadmap for the Senior Living Industry

“Healthy aging” is a hot topic these days. It is driven in part by the baby boomers — people who often pride themselves on being active and forever young — continuing to reach retirement age. A 2023 study published by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) explored how older adults view this concept of “healthy aging” [...]

By |2024-10-07T18:35:16-04:00October 7th, 2024|

Using Our Resources: An Innovative Remote Learning Tutoring Program

Reading the news lately, it can be difficult to find much cause for optimism. Dominating the headlines: rising COVID-19 hospitalization, political turmoil, and economic uncertainty, to name just a few of the world’s current woes. Yet there are glimmers of hope amid the gloom. One example is a story I read last week in The [...]

By |2023-08-03T09:31:55-04:00January 4th, 2021|

Kindness Matters: How Volunteering Can Benefit Seniors’ Health

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” -- Fred Rogers (a.k.a., Mr. Rogers) There is plenty of bad news to go around lately. From news updates on COVID-19 to stories [...]

By |2023-08-03T09:32:16-04:00September 21st, 2020|

Making Meaningful Use of Seniors’ Time & Talents

The best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others. — Mahatma Gandhi It’s a refreshing bright spot in an oftentimes-bleak news landscape to learn about the ways that people are making a positive difference in the world around them. A story caught my eye this week about a group [...]

By |2023-08-03T09:42:26-04:00April 8th, 2019|

Cultivating Community: How One CCRC Is Tackling the Food Desert Issue

I have shared with you before the value of intergenerational programs at continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, or life plan communities). These initiatives bring together diverse age groups, allowing younger people to benefit from the wisdom of their seniors and giving the seniors an invigorating dose of youthful energy. myLifeSite’s own research shows that prospective [...]

By |2023-08-04T20:10:34-04:00July 2nd, 2018|
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