Music Therapy for Senior Citizens

Music Therapy for Senior Citizens

People like to use music to have fun and let their cares melt away. Music can affect us in many ways: We feel it as alive in us, bringing us into emotional states, accessing memories, and providing a shared experience. This is very true for seniors, too. While we all...
Two Dozen Ideas for Your Bored Senior

Two Dozen Ideas for Your Bored Senior

Getting older is a bit boring Those who have lived an active, vibrant life may find getting older a bit boring.  Family may be scattered; contemporary friends may move away or pass away.  Grandkids go off to school and their own lives and new families.  When many of...
Sun and Seniors: The Good and the Bad

Sun and Seniors: The Good and the Bad

As we age, our skin undergoes various changes, becoming thinner and more susceptible to damage from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. UV radiation has both beneficial and harmful effects. When someone exposes their skin to sunlight, it stimulates vitamin D production,...