Are These Things You “Usta” Do?
What we say and believe about our health and bodies can influence the attitudes we have about aging.
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Patience Can Be Learned
With the right attitudes and a bit of practice, we can learn to harness the power of patience in our lives. It’s a combination of motivation (wanting to,) awareness (paying attention to our inner landscape,) and cultivation (practicing.) Patience is a human quality that can be strengthened. We already have it but we’re just not always aware of what helps us be patient, what triggers our impatience, or what to do when our patience wears thin.
Read More »Grandparenting During the Pandemic
Dr. Ken Canfield of Grandkids Matter has been polling grandparents about their feelings and experiences during the pandemic. He shares three behaviors that have been most helpful in keeping perspective during the pandemic.
Read More »Louise Aronson Is Reprogramming Our Biases Against Old Age
Studies have shown that as we get older, we have greater life satisfaction, less anxiety and more happiness. Yet, we don’t tell that story or use that power to counteract negative stereotypes.
Read More »Self-Compassion Is a Gift to Yourself
At our July GaGa Sisterhood meeting, speaker Carla Brown shared the three elements of self-compassion: being mindful of your thoughts, knowing you’re not alone and being kind to yourself.
Read More »Adapt Your Home to Age in Place
More seniors are choosing to age in place than ever before. There are many ways you can make your home more accessible as you age.
Read More »Worried About Your Grandchild’s Diet?
Feeding our grandchildren is one of the first and most primal ways we can help nurture them. We can also help them establish smarter and better relationships with food.
Read More »Gratitude: Your Key to
Happiness & Good Health
Expressing gratitude has many positive benefits for our physical and mental health, our happiness, and our resilience. The more you look for things to be grateful for the better you’ll feel.
Read More »When Plans Fall Apart
When we face our setbacks and plans that fall apart with resilience and grace, it’s an important measure of our worth as individuals.
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