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Posted on January 22, 2024 - There is an old saying that “you don’t miss the water until the well runs dry.” This saying is a reflection of the fact that the things we take for granted in life every day suddenly become much more important when we do not have them anymore. As we age, we try to adjust to the toll that time takes on us all. We sometimes, however, forget that even with the things we lose such as our vitality, memory, or physical prowess, it is always important to remember the things we still have.

Posted on January 18, 2024 - It may be easy to overlook vision health, especially if you’re not having any problems with your eyesight. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month which serves as an important reminder, particularly for older adults, to prioritize eye health. Glaucoma, often termed the “silent thief of sight,” can start “stealing” your vision without causing any noticeable symptoms. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can cause irreversible damage to the optic nerve, the vital link between the eye and the brain. This damage is primarily due to an abnormally high pressure in the eye.

Posted on January 16, 2024 - Do you take any over-the-counter medicine? Here are six that may have risks for older adults.

Posted on January 15, 2024 - Today let us all take a moment to remember a great American hero who had a dream and knew that acceptance and unity will always overcome rejection and divisiveness. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was not only a dedicated minister of the word, but also a visionary and transformative leader who helped our country leap forward and acknowledge that racism and hate hurts everyone not just those who are subjected to it. When he said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that,” it reminds us of the words of Paul in Romans 12:21 where he preaches “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”

Posted on January 11, 2024 - As we journey through life, the significance of purpose and connection often becomes more evident, particularly in our senior years. Volunteering emerges as a beacon of opportunity for older adults, offering a multitude of benefits that extend far beyond the act of giving back. This selfless act enriches not just the lives of others, but their own as well.