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 29, 2022 | Finding Purpose in Life, Health and Wellness, Hobbies for Seniors, Lifestyle Changes, New Chapter in Life, Priorities, Senior Fun and Activities
On October 31, 2021, William Shatner, age 90, made history by being the oldest person to travel to space. Famous for his role as Captain Kirk on Star Trek, it seemed fitting that he took the trip and set the current record of the oldest person to go into space. A few...
by Lisa Krauss | Aug 25, 2022 | Finding Purpose in Life, Health and Wellness, Hobbies for Seniors, Isolation, Lifestyle Changes, Senior Fun and Activities, Socialization
Hobbies provide a great way for seniors to stay mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy in their aging years. Though they can be important for people of all ages, they’re especially important for those 60 and up! After retirement, some seniors may pick up...
by Lisa Krauss | Feb 15, 2022 | Aging Life Care, Exercise, Family Dynamics, Finding Purpose in Life, Health and Wellness, Isolation, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Changes, Meditation, New Chapter in Life, Nutrition, Planning for the Future, Priorities, Prioritization, Self Improvement, Senior Fun and Activities, Socialization, Stress & Anxiety, Time Management
For many seniors, they’ve spent their lives taking care of others. This can make aging care challenges so much more difficult since they must rely on others to take care of them. As we age, our brains also change, and for many it becomes more difficult to...