by Lisa Krauss | Apr 14, 2026 | Aging Life Care, Gardening, Nature
National Gardening Day is celebrated every year on April 14th, making today the perfect day to get those gloves on, pick up a shovel, and start your garden! Gardening as a hobby has several benefits for your physical, mental, and emotional health and can be adapted to...
by JC Support | Mar 16, 2026 | Aging Life Care, Art Therapy, Creative Life, Mental Health, Senior Activities, Socialization
What Is Art Therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses several different kinds of art, such as painting, drawing, and sculpture, to help participants work through negative emotions and experiences while promoting positive emotions. Led by a professional...
by Lisa Krauss | Feb 13, 2026 | Aging Life Care, Mental Health
Are your aging loved ones always watching the news? It might be time to change the channel. Recently, broadcasts are filled with more bad news than good. The cycle of bad news can be both mentally and physically harmful for seniors. If you recognize signs of distress,...
by Lisa Krauss | Dec 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Caregiver Stress, Caregiver Support, Holidays
Including Your Aging Loved One in the FestivitiesHealth challenges that seniors face can make it difficult for them to participate in activities in the same way they used to. Here are a few tips for including your aging loved one in holiday activities:Keep your loved...
by Lisa Krauss | Oct 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Creative Life, Finding Purpose in Life, Hobbies for Seniors, Learning New Skills, New Chapter in Life, Quality of Life, Senior Activities
After Brenda’s husband passed away, her children reached out to Growing Options for help with Brenda’s care. Brenda had an early stage of dementia, which allowed her to stay in her home independently for the time being, but her children worried about her living alone,...
by Lisa Krauss | Sep 15, 2025 | Aging Life Care, Caring for Parent, Long Distance Care
Do you live far away from your aging parents? Many adult children in the same situation face a dilemma. How can they care for their parents when they need help with day-to-day needs? How can they find local aging resources they can trust? How will they get help in an...
