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L’Chaim Health and Wellness Center celebrates 20 years Ida had a slight build and a sparkle in her eye. She was smart, full of life, and always looked for the bright side of a situation. At age 83­­­, Ida had Parkinson’s disease and as it progressed, her hands became very…

Arthritis pain can make mornings difficult to manage. Nighttime inactivity will typically result in pain and stiffness, but small adjustments to your routine can add up to a great deal of relief. Kendra Benisano, RN, BSN, Home Care Supervisor at Seniors At Home, encourages individuals with arthritis to be patient…

Today, people are living longer and fuller lives more than ever before. And while that is good news, the reality is that there often comes a time when older adults can no longer manage their personal business and finances. When seniors cannot handle daily finances or become more susceptible to…

For many older adults, maintaining an active social life only becomes more difficult with age. Retirement, the death of friends and family, lack of mobility or cognitive abilities can all contribute to feeling lonely. Feeling lonely not only reduces quality of life but can seriously impact physical and mental health.…

As we age, it is natural to experience changes in mobility, cognition, and lifestyle. Though many older adults uphold good health well into their later years, at some point nearly all of us will require some assistance—including the 90% of older adults who wish to remain living at home. Unfortunately,…

Resources for Marin families who are caring for a loved one with memory loss are expanding. On January 29, 2019, Senior Access—which has provided memory wellness programming in Marin County for over 45 years—dissolved as a non-profit agency and on January 30, Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) opened Skyview…

During the hustle and bustle of holiday gatherings, family members with dementia are often left out on the sidelines. This can leave them feeling disconnected or disoriented, and can potentially create disruptive behavior. “The holidays can be an especially stressful or lonely time for people who have dementia,” notes Andrea…

While the holiday season is often joyous, it can be stressful, too­. Family members may be visiting from out of town. Calendars may be filling with invitations and events. Add to that the changing demands of caring for an aging loved one, and you may find yourself unable to get…

Older adults often experience their social worlds shrinking, as retirement, the death of friends and family, or lack of mobility make participating in social activities more difficult. For those who become socially isolated or who feel persistently lonely, the consequences can be dire and even life-threatening. Traci Dobronravova, MSW, Director…

“Death and grief are topics avoided at all costs in our society. If we talk about them, maybe we won’t fear them as much.”—Audrey Pellicano, 60, host of a New York City Death Café. The Death Café was born in England in 2011, “to increase awareness of death with a…