Karen Stobbe’s dad was diagnosed with dementia more than 25 years ago and since that time, she has dedicated her life and skills as a theater professional into training others. “I went to every workshop, conference, and read every book. I wrote a performance about caregiving, … [Read more...] about Go With The Flow: Caregiving For Someone With Dementia Might Require A Little Acting.
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Virtual Reality Technology Offers Health Benefits For Seniors
While virtual reality (VR) has been around for quite awhile, the technology has only entered the realm of consumer technology in the past decade or so. Since then, neurologists and psychiatrists alike have been interested in exploring the potential health benefits of VR. Recent … [Read more...] about Virtual Reality Technology Offers Health Benefits For Seniors
Small Steps For Vibrant Wellness
Wellness is a choice you make every day. “If you don’t make wellness a priority, you will not be well,” says Terry Gehrke, health and wellness coach at Balanced Wellness. Small choices in all areas of wellness such as nutrition, sleep, social relationships and physical activity … [Read more...] about Small Steps For Vibrant Wellness
Offload Tasks To A Personal Concierge
Did you know you can hire someone to be your go-to helper with running errands, maintaining your home, folding laundry, planning a trip, and more? A personal concierge can help older adults manage the daily load – and stay in their own homes longer. We talked with Cathi Bingaman, … [Read more...] about Offload Tasks To A Personal Concierge
The Ageless Power Of VR And AR
With the recent release of headsets such as Apple’s Vision Pro, which came out in January, interest in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) has increased exponentially. When a user puts on a VR or AR device, they can see virtual content projected on the display screen … [Read more...] about The Ageless Power Of VR And AR