Print this entryThe majority of us have been affected by loneliness at one point or another – and while it was probably only a temporary loneliness, you probably remember how you felt at the time. You craved interaction with friends after moving to a new area, losing your loved one, going through a breakup or even after spending a week in bed with the flu. It’s terrible – the feeling that loneliness makes you older. Our brains have evolved to…
Print this entryForget about secret serums and anti-aging procedures. Growing old gracefully is something you can control by connecting with others. Friends, Family, Spouses, and Community Staying connected gets harder as we age. There are career changes, kids move away, illnesses, deaths. This can make it difficult to meet new people and form friendships. Regardless, it’s crucial that we reach out and connect with others because of it has such a positive impact on our physical and mental health. Having…
Print this entryOver the past decade, the use of complementary therapies is becoming more and more popular. There was an essential increase in the use of these therapies since year 1990, and about 40% of baby boomers used some form of complementary therapy to live longer as they approach retirement. Aromatherapy Aromatherapy is an intervention, which may bring great advantage for baby boomers, especially those who have agitation and dementia. This therapy has been used for more than 6000 years…