by Cassandra Ortiz | Jul 26, 2024 | Aging Parent, Family, Family Dynamics, Family Fun, Family Memories
Parent’s Day, celebrated on the fourth Sunday in July, is a time to honor and appreciate the love, guidance, and support our parents and parent figures have given us throughout our lives. While traditional gifts like flowers, chocolates, or greeting cards are...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Feb 15, 2022 | Active Seniors, Caregiver, Community, Dementia, Depression, Education, Family Fun, Fun and Activities, Happiness & Joy, Health & Wellness, Hobbies, Hobby, Mental Health, Senior Community, Social Media, Socialization, Travel, Volunteering
The health of seniors can be influenced by a variety of factors. As with anyone, physical activity and healthy eating habits play a large role in someone’s overall health. But did you know that social isolation can lead to a variety of health concerns, as well as have...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Dec 15, 2021 | Alzheimer's, Care Solutions, Connecting with Family, Dementia, Family Dynamics, Family Fun, Fun and Activities, Happiness & Joy, Life Changing Diagnosis, Seasonal/Holiday
Linda’s 86-year-old father, Dan, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the spring, and as winter and the holidays approached, Linda and her family made a decision to ‘opt out’ of the holiday madness. “Every year I make myself – and...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Aug 15, 2021 | Connecting with Family, Family Fun, Fun and Activities, Senior Technology
If there’s a silver lining from the pandemic, it’s that many seniors maintained or even increased the frequency of their communications with family and friends in spite of the barriers. They were also able to access medical care via telehealth, a boon for...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Jul 15, 2021 | Active Seniors, Family Fun, Happiness & Joy, Health & Wellness, Mental Wealth
What made you happy today? It’s a simple question, and yet we often forget that we have multiple opportunities every day to experience joy and gratitude. With all we’ve been through the past year and a half with the pandemic, shifting our focus from...
by Cassandra Ortiz | Mar 15, 2021 | Active Seniors, Family Fun, Health & Wellness
John’s daughter and 7-year old granddaughter were visiting him from out of state for a long weekend and John asked my recommendations for something he could do with his family. John, age 80, had been my client for the past year. He had heart disease and...
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