by Lisa Krauss | Jun 15, 2021 | Creative Life, Self Improvement, Senior Fun and Activities
Imagination and creativity can flourish in older adults, and you don’t have to be a master artist to have fun and create something beautiful. At the assisted living facility where my client Jill lived, an arts and crafts group that she started to beat boredom,...
by Lisa Krauss | May 15, 2021 | Financial Planning, Health and Safety, Planning for the Future
Many of the seniors I work with want to age at home for as long as possible. However, most people will need help at some point in their lives with household tasks such as shopping and cleaning, with personal care, or other activities of daily living. Family members...
by Lisa Krauss | Apr 15, 2021 | Aging Life Care, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Health and Safety, Self Improvement
The long months of winter, social distancing, and closures due to the pandemic have taken a toll on many people’s mental health, including older adults. As spring starts and vaccinations are more available recommended restrictions are easing. It is a good time...
by Lisa Krauss | Mar 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
The foods you eat can directly affect your energy level, your mood, and your physical health in general. In fact, some studies show a link between poor nutrition and decreased mental health. For example, high intake of refined sugar and processed foods, and low intake...
by Lisa Krauss | Feb 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
As a full-time employee, the mom of 3 school-age children, and a caregiver for her aging mother, Ruth was one of the millions of ‘sandwich generation’ Americans. Life for middle-age adults in the sandwich generation is often a challenging juggling act....
