Why warmer weather is important for your well-being Warm weather can do more than make people excited for summer vacation. It can also help improve health and happiness. When the sun comes out and the temperature rises, many people spend more time outdoors. Parks fill...
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New Semester of Resilient Living
Welcoming a New Semester of Resilient Living As we begin a new semester of the Resilient Living program, we look forward to creating opportunities for joy, connection, and personal growth for seniors experiencing cognitive change. This semester offers a fresh start...
The Power of Volunteering
The Power of Volunteering Volunteering is one of the simplest ways people can make a difference in the lives of others—and in their own lives as well. No matter our age or ability, offering kindness, time, or attention can bring meaning, purpose, and connection. Many...
Blind Softball player
Cheshire softball pitcher Jenica Matos dominating the game despite being legally blind Jenica Matos, the ace pitcher for the Cheshire High School is one of the most dominant pitchers in Connecticut. The legally blind senior, who has Stargardt disease, commands a...
Airplane Graveyards
Airplane Graveyards Have you ever wondered where old airplanes go when they are no longer used? Some airplanes end up in special places called “airplane graveyards” or “boneyards.” These huge storage areas are found in the dry deserts of the American Southwest. Two...
The power of choice
The Power of Choice — Why Our Choices Matter A few years ago, I was standing on a crowded subway platform feeling completely overwhelmed. Running a business, managing people, and handling daily pressures had left me exhausted. In that moment, I thought to myself,...
Mindset and Positive Aging
Mindset and Positive Aging The latest discussions around mindset and positive aging focus on how a person’s beliefs, social connections, purpose, and daily habits may affect health and quality of life as they grow older. Researchers are moving away from the idea that...
TV or Talking
TV or Talking: The Pros and Cons As people grow older, staying active in both mind and body becomes very important. Many senior citizens enjoy watching television because it is relaxing and easy to do. Spending time with other people can also be helpful because it...
Gossip
Gossip: More Than Just Talking Have you ever talked about someone who wasn’t there? Most people have. This is called gossip. Gossip has been part of human life for thousands of years. In small villages, families, and communities, people shared stories and news about...
Poetry in Public Spaces
‘Having poetry in a public space transports us, even if we don’t understand it’ American writer Judith Chernaik founded Poems on the Underground in 1986. Here, she reads a poem at Bank Underground station to celebrate the project’s 40th anniversary Forty years after...