by Nicole Stroman | Feb 16, 2023 | Aging Parent, Health and Wellness, Health Care Decisions, Health Concerns, Heart Disease, Heart Health, National Heart Health Month, Stroke
Roger had a stroke a couple months ago. He successfully completed a rigorous and difficult rehabilitation cycle. He was very fortunate in that it was a mild stroke but he did have some residual mobility challenges including that he has trouble standing for too long...
by Nicole Stroman | Jan 23, 2023 | Caregiver, Caregiver Burnout, Caring for Aging Parent, Health and Wellness, Stress, Symptoms of Stress
If you are a family caregiver, you are vulnerable to stress and or burnout from your efforts. As we navigate through caring for an elderly adult or a family member with chronic illness or disability, we are generally giving everything we have to the individual when we...
by Nicole Stroman | Sep 29, 2022 | Aging Adults, Autumn, Health and Wellness, Healthy Aging, Healthy Habits, Lifestyle, Proactive Aging, Quality of Life, Self-Care, Social Seniors
Fall is an important time to focus on the health and wellbeing of older adults. There are many different factors that can affect the way we age and there are choices we can make which can go a long way towards promoting healthy aging. We’re never too old to...
by Nicole Stroman | Aug 25, 2022 | Aging Adults, Aging with Confidence, Dancing, Health and Wellness, Hobbies, Staying Active, Staying Social
Maggie’s favorite times were when her granddaughter, Brianna, would come to visit. Brianna called her Nana. They would have talks about life including what was happening at school and with her friends. She would often whisper to her Nana about a boy she liked...
by Nicole Stroman | Apr 19, 2022 | Aging Adult, Aging Adults, Aging Life Care Manager, Aging Parent, Care Solutions, Caregiver, Caring for Aging Parent, Distance Care, Elder Care, Geriatric Care Management, Health and Wellness, Health Care Decisions, Relocating, Relocation Services, Stress
Just like his mother, Patty, Timothy was born and raised in Philadelphia. Almost a decade ago he married, relocated to the west coast for work, and started a family of his own. An only child, Timothy called his mother every weekend to share updates, check in, and give...
by Nicole Stroman | Mar 16, 2022 | Daylight Savings Time, Gardening, Health, Health and Wellness, Hobbies, Self Improvement, Self-Care, Spring, Springtime, Staying Active
In his retirement, Stan’s great joy has been gardening. The still, quiet hours in the early morning are his treasures. He starts most days a bit before sunrise, even as his wife, Tanya and their shaggy dog, Cliff, still slumber. He starts a pot of coffee and...
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