by Summer Jackson | May 5, 2019 | All
Good News About Aging: Get Older,Growing old is not for sissies, as the bumper sticker says, and as anyone who has entered midlife can attest. But a new study finds that despite the physical and mental toll of time, people actually feel better as they age — not...
by Summer Jackson | Jan 30, 2019 | All
A positive attitude and overall emotional wellness can help boost mental fitness at any age. It’s a well-known fact that being optimistic and focusing on emotional wellness seems to reduce stress. But did you know that a glass-half-full kind of attitude can...
by Summer Jackson | Nov 2, 2018 | All
About 14 years ago I started talking about living to age 100 in my business literature and on my website for my business. To tell you the truth, most people thought I was crazy! Today I see it being talked about everywhere, so maybe I wasn’t so crazy after all! The...
by Summer Jackson | Oct 23, 2018 | All
by Summer Jackson | Oct 18, 2018 | All
Transitions occur throughout our lives on a regular basis, but they can cause us to be troubled and confused no matter what our age. Many times I have asked myself the question why is this? Because change is inevitable. But it is a rare occasion when I see someone...
by Summer Jackson | Jun 22, 2018 | All
It is a company that can provide you with Virtual Reality Experiences!! How can this transform your aging experience? Rendever says that it uses virtual reality to alleviate isolation and keep life stimulating for seniors. The team at Rendever is building virtual and...
by Summer Jackson | May 16, 2018 | All
Music can set a mood, liven up a get-together, and lift your spirits when you’re down. For seniors, the benefits of music go well beyond these. Music can have a positive impact onthe physical, cognitive, and mental health of older adults. According to theNAMM...
by Summer Jackson | Feb 19, 2018 | All
Taking care of a loved one due to age or illness is no easy task, but add the complication of Alzheimer’s disease and the responsibility can feel even more overwhelming. According to Redfin, “Alzheimer’s disease affects about 5.4 million Americans, about 5.2 million...
by Summer Jackson | Feb 14, 2018 | All
Older adults age 65 and older may be able to use a new – easier form to file their taxes. It is called a Form 1040 SR. Section 41106 of the new Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA) calls for the Internal Revenue Service to make the 1040SR available for taxable...
by Summer Jackson | Jan 4, 2018 | All
With all the talk about dementia and Alzheimer’s and the number of people who may have it or get it, I thought that it would be appropriate to talk a little about the “positives” of aging! Yes, there are positives for sure! According to WebMD,...
by Summer Jackson | Nov 21, 2017 | All
A study was recently conducted on 2,802 adults with an average age of 74 and it was discovered that it reduced participant’s risk of dementia by 29 percent! Dr. Ball, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Dr. Dan Roenker, of Western Kentucky University...
by Summer Jackson | Oct 30, 2017 | All
A company called Active Protective is currently working on a belt with an airbag in it to break the fall for older people at risk! What an incredible idea!! Active Protective, a Philadelphia startup founded by a trauma surgeon and a technology entrepreneur, seeks to...
