Veterans Day Spotlight: Artist Book Highlights Fifty Men and Women Who Have Served the United States in this Collection of Portraits

November 11, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

We the People: Portraits of Veterans in America by Mary Whyte We the People goes beyond the heroic archetype soldiers and veterans hold. Instead, artist Mary Whyte celebrates the roles these men and women have taken on since their return to civilian life. More, Mary Whyte embarks on a seven-year journey that admittedly takes her […]

Honest Emily Shares Her Story Adapting to Life as a Daughter to Carer Almost Overnight

November 5, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

honestemily.com instagram @honest.emily Being fearlessly independent, myself and my father are incredibly similar. I live in London after he dropped me off for university 8 years ago and have stayed down here ever since. My father was always my travel buddy but as time goes on, we fell into doing our own rhythms of life 200 […]

Let’s Talk, Aging Interview with Artfull Aging Founder Cailey Massey

October 22, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

I had such a pleasant conversation with Cailey Massey, owner of Artfull Aging. Art programs in Long Term Care is a vital creative outlet for older adults living in these communities. I can attest first-hand how important working with a professional artist is when establishing an art program in your community. Cailey has thought of […]

This Holiday Season The Upside to Aging Wants to Share Your Caregiving Story

October 15, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Share your #caregiving story with us. The Upside to Aging is hosting a new series that will run from November 1st through January 1st that shares individual caregiver’s stories throughout the holiday season. The holidays are a fun time to share with friends and family, but for family caregivers, this time can be overwhelming and stressful. We […]

Let’s Talk, Aging with Natalie Coley Bringing Seniors and Soldiers Together One Letter at a Time

October 8, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

I had so much fun learning about Natalie Coley’s new pen pal platform seniorsandsoldiers.com. Natalie was searching for a way to give back to her community and realized that there was a great need to support our seniors and our soldiers, so she set out to find a way to assist both. From their website: […]

Why Take the Risk? Laundry Room Safety is Important for All Ages So Remember to Keep Your #PacketsUp!

October 1, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

I’m proud to be working with the American Cleaning Institute to help spread the word about the #PacketsUp campaign for laundry room safety. All opinions expressed are my own. Caregiving for an older adult with dementia can have its challenges. But I firmly believe that it can also be a rewarding experience as long as you […]

Chair Yoga with Flow With Fe in Honor of Healthy Aging Month

September 24, 2019.Reading time 13 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Felicia Gross, LMSW | Flow With Fe This article was orginally posted in September 2018 This month we get a two-in-one special for older adults, and we LOVE it! September is observed as both Healthy Aging Month and Fall Prevention Awareness Month. And because of this, FLOW with Fe is acknowledging the importance […]

5 Tips for Making New Friends After Retirement

August 13, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

Guest Post Author Rebecca Greene, MSW, LSW Imagine that you’re 85, and recently moved from your hometown on the West Coast clear across the country, to be close to adult children and grandchildren. While you’re happy about the move and increased support from living near family, you also find the new living situation a bit […]

Let’s Talk, Aging: Joe Carella on the Importance of Community Centered Living

August 6, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Joe Carella is the Executive Director of the Scandinavian Charitable Society of Greater Boston; the parent company of the Scandinavian Living Center and Scandinavian Cultural Center. The design and development of the Scandinavian Living Center in Newton, Massachusetts, is based on the research and principles from his first book, Unlimited Options for Aging. He has shared these concepts […]

Let’s Talk, Aging: Valoria Walker on Advanced Care Planning and the Role of an End of Life Doula

July 23, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

Valoria Walker founded Aging Adult Services LLC., dba Doula By Destiny to increase the awareness of end of life care options and diminish the gaps of care patients and their family members face while dealing with the end of life situations. We often fail to plan for the care at end of life, so when […]

Caregiving Both Ways Chapter Giveaway

July 16, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Caregiving Both Ways releases on 8/15/19 But we are too excited to wait!!! Read a FREE chapter before it comes out! Click Here for FREE Chapter Preorder your copy of Caregiving Both Ways today at Amazon.com, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, and INDIEBOUND! Overcome the Language Barrier of Dementia In Caregiving Both Ways, you’ll find worksheets, exercises, and essential tips for smart, […]

A Look Back at Year Three in the Upside to Aging!

June 25, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

I can’t believe we are in June! The time has surely flown by, and I am excited to share a reflection of what’s been happening over the past year. Year three in the Upside to Aging has sure brought with it some beautiful surprises, and I want to thank YOU for your continued support of […]