Social isolation is a common problem for those in their 50s, and its effects cannot be overlooked. As you age, it’s easy to lose touch with social networks and resources, with an increased amount of time spent at home during retirement. Limited mobility or other types of health issues can make it difficult for those…
If you have a loved one with dementia, you probably have heard about how animals or pets can have numerous benefits for them. Pet therapy is also known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT). It consists of guided and structured sessions where a trained animal is used to provide therapy to achieve specific objectives in the targeted…
Do you find that as you age you tend to think more negatively, or believe that the bad often trumps the good? Unfortunately, if you do have this kind of negative thinking, it can negatively influence your life and can cause more worry, stress, and even depression. If this is the case, you need to…