by Tamela Alldredge | Sep 28, 2022
The first time I met Dot, she met me with a vibrant personality. She told me that I should know that when I left, she was going to write notes about our visit. At first, I was concerned about why she thought she needed to keep notes, but I encouraged her to do so. She...
by Tamela Alldredge | Aug 25, 2022
Social isolation is a leading cause of depression for seniors. Being socially involved helps give you a sense of belonging, keeps you mentally sharp and engaged, and helps ward off the onset of dementia or Alzheimer’s. Attending a class, group, or club can help build...
by Tamela Alldredge | Mar 16, 2022
Teresa is the founder of the Violets Club, a neighborhood book club that meets in her living room twice a month. Well, at least that was how they functioned before the pandemic. Teresa had been so impressed by her friends’ ability to be flexible in difficult...
by Tamela Alldredge | Feb 15, 2022
Many older people think that it’s too late to learn a new skill. But this is just simply not true. There is NO age limit to learning. When you try something new, you’re opening your world to endless new possibilities: new people, new places, and new...
by Tamela Alldredge | Jan 15, 2022
“As we start the New Year, I’m trying not to feel that post-holiday let-down,” 83-year-old Sarah told me during a visit. “It was so much fun having the kids and grandkids over. Now it’s so quiet in this house, I can hear a pin drop.” It’s...
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