The holiday season is a time for togetherness, joy, and celebration. However, for many seniors—especially those with mobility challenges or those who live alone—this season can also bring challenges. It’s important to ensure your older loved one feels included, supported, and cared for during this busy time of year. Here are some practical ways you Read More
In our interconnected world, the ability to speak more than one language can be an asset. But learning or maintaining a second language as you age also offers a treasure trove of benefits—mental, emotional, social, and cultural. This is true for older adults learning a new language and for those who grew up bilingual but Read More
As we age, our bodies and minds undergo inevitable changes, but how seniors adapt to these changes can profoundly affect their quality of life. Resilience, the ability to bounce back from life’s challenges, becomes increasingly important as we age. “Healthy aging is not just about avoiding disease,” says Anthony J.A. Molina, Ph.D., of UC San Read More
If you’re going to be with family on Thanksgiving, we’d like to suggest a conversation topic: family health history. Did you know that Thanksgiving is also National Family Health History Day? It was planned that way (by the U.S. Surgeon General in 2004) because so many nuclear and extended families come together on this holiday—and Read More
Many of our clients live in San Diego and have adult children who live far away. These distant family members want to know what they can do from a distance to support their parents’ safety and independence. Here are a few of our top tips. Windward’s Aging Life Care Managers® can help you through this Read More
The months of November and December can be stressful, what with holiday prep, shopping, and gatherings. But January can also be a stressful month. Many people experience a post-holiday “let down” once everything has quieted down and the long, dark days of January stretch ahead. There may be loneliness, and of course frustration with the Read More
The holidays can be a very busy time, with shopping, planning, visits, cooking, and parties. The bustle is part of what we do to celebrate and spend time with loved ones, but it also can bring stress. For people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, the holidays can be especially stressful and even disorienting. As Read More
At Windward Life Care, we provide services for people living with a diverse range of physical and cognitive abilities. That includes working with people who are neurodivergent and helping them age well. Neurodiversity is a term that acknowledges the wide range of differences in the way people’s brains develop and how they, learn, think, and Read More
Should you get a pet for your aging parents? People of all ages need connection and companionship. But the COVID-19 pandemic is making it harder for families to spend time together in-person. One option is to introduce a new pet, helping to bring life and love into the senior’s home. Here are five benefits seniors Read More
People are spending more time at home to minimize exposure to COVID-19, but staying home doesn’t have to mean living in isolation and boredom. A sense of belonging and connection is essential for people of all ages, including older adults. Right now is a great time to share these activities for seniors with your family, Read More