Elderly Wisdom: March 2014

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Seniors Offer Advice to Next Generations

I think books like this one are worth your review, as they address how elders can build meaningful community with little or no additional support. Titled "The Elder Wisdom Circle Guide for a Meaningful Life: Seniors Across America Offer Advice to the Next Generations" by Doug Meckelson Diane Haithman, it presents real life stories about the growth of a nationwide elderly wisdom group, which provides services to younger people.

Efforts like this put meaning into everyone's lives, not just seniors. But especially so for our older folks, who are to often pushed into homes because they are too difficult to deal with. This in turn destroys their aging physical, mental, and emotional strengths even more. What if we found more ways to engage our Seniors? Maybe the burdens that come with aging would be so bad for them or us? ... You may be inspired by this guide. The authors website is elderwisdomcircle.org

Monday, March 17, 2014

Why Should We Listen to Old People?

America is ambivalent about the wisdom of older people in popular culture. On the one hand, the media provide us with buffoonish images of the old, like Grandpa Simpson. Or they positioned as "sages" - characters ranging from Yoda to Dumbledore. And yet, I believe that younger Americans are more open that us adults to the idea of older people being potential repositories of wisdom in their lives. This article encourages nurturing both ourselves and our children in this direction.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Visiting Seniors with Dementia

Visiting seniors with dementia in care facilities can be scary, especially for kids. But with the right preparation and activities, visits to our senior family members with dementia can be beneficial to both the kids and grandma or grandpa.

There are things you can do to prepare your kids. This article touches on some ideas that may be helpful for those of you dealing with the early relationship changes that occur with dementia.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Letting Go of Excess Possessions

One of the toughest parts of getting older is knowing when its time to let go of our life's accumulations of possessions.

It's so hard to do. So many stories folded into each trinket and item. Going through them can be memorable, but asking ourselves to let go of them is usually a struggle. When it's time for us to down size our lives, which is very common as we get older, having too many items can be an obstacle to feeling peace of mind.

This article addresses the subject of excess possessions, and I'd love to hear from you about your own situations. What are the struggles that you have had to deal with? And what were some of the ways you were able to make it easier? Please comment below.

Theresa Tucciarelli

Helping Seniors in Transition

http://aMoveMadeSimple.com

(831) 539-1000

Monday, March 3, 2014

Working with a Senior Move Manager

For those of you headed for the trials of moving as an elder, there are many factors to consider that will help make this- often difficult transition, just a bit easier. Here's an article that points out some of the qualifications in a good senior move manager.

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Working with a Senior Move Manager

Downsizing or relocated from a beloved home is easier with this elder care professional. A Senior Move Manager is a professional who specializes in assisting older adults and their families with the emotional and physical aspects of relocation and/or aging in place. Senior move managers provide a multi-faceted approach to the move process: from space planning in the beginning to post-move support and advocacy. Though many senior move managers have backgrounds in gerontology, social work, health care, nursing and psychology, others come to this industry from the corporate world of project management, technology, accounting or marketing. Read More ...

Theresa Tucciarelli

aMoveMadeSimple.com

(831) 539-1000