A Year in the Upside to Aging

June 27, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

A year ago I came up with the wild idea of starting a blog. As if six years of writing research papers and projects wasn’t already enough to last a lifetime. But, I wanted to take these important conversations occurring in the field of aging and bring them to the people who were living through […]

Let’s Celebrate Our Timeless Family Traditions. They Matter!

December 23, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

First Posted by Sixty and me The kitchen is often known as the heart of the home, and it has always been my favorite place during the holiday season. The hustle and bustle start shortly after Halloween as the grocery lists get started, and the famous family recipes emerge from their recipe boxes. From Generation […]

Addressing Our Caregiver Shortage through Intergenerational Programs: Introducing our Youth to Seniors Living in Long-Term Care

November 1, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

As our population continues to age and the demand to age in place continues to grow, family caregivers have assumed the responsibility of caring for our older population. In the post, Investing in the ‘New Normal’: Are Companies Afraid to Admit Caregiving is now a Business Problem? I discussed the need for companies to recognize this growing number of […]

Taking a Walk Down Memory Lane with a Person Living with Alzheimer’s

September 13, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

First Posted on August 30, 2016, by Sixty and Me Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be an emotional and exhausting process. A typical day is consumed by activities of daily living, medical care, and the everyday struggles associated with memory loss. When lost in the haze of our daily routine, it […]