Advice
Expanding Your Social Circle as a Senior Citizen…..
Having a social life is essential for everyone and specially for retired adults. Keeping our minds and bodies active is part of a healthy lifestyle. But sometimes, as seniors citizens, is hard to find the right places to socialize with people close to our age. Participating in programs and clubs in your local Senior Center can be a very good way to do that.
Anxiety In The Elderly
According to Harvard Medical School, anxiety is “one of the most common types of mental illness affecting people ages 60 and older.” Challenges that we all face as we age sometimes become the source of anguish and anxiety. From the decrease in our physical health to our financial stability these can all be contributing to your anxiety. Other common causes include chronic illnesses, trouble sleeping, and side effects from medication, all very common in between the senior community.
Can We Party Together?
After more than 6 months isolating and practicing social distance, more than 5 million Americans travelled to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. Against all warnings, planes, trains and automobiles were packed and ready to go. Specialists predict a spike in COVID cases will happen, in early December, due to the beloved Holiday. Taking all that in consideration, Is there even a safe way to celebrate Christmas?