Mental Health

AGE | Gardening and the Harvest for Older Wyomingites

Donna Hoffman June 29, 2026 No Comments

Gardening is an activity that often starts early in life. It is also an activity that can be enjoyable into later years of life. It can be picked up at any stage of life and can bring a great sense of accomplishment when the harvest season arrives each year. Gardening is an activity that can be continued into later stages of life and with accommodations for accessibility can be very enriching to those who thrive by growing things for themselves or even for others.

AGE | Advocating for Ourselves at the Doctor’s Office

Mary Evans June 29, 2026 No Comments

How many times have you gone to the Doctor’s Office and felt like you were being run over? One thing I must remind myself is that while they are experts in their field, they are also there to serve, support, and help me make informed decisions about my health.

A couple enjoying nature sitting on a log

AGE | Step Outside: The Power of the Outdoors

Hailey Sorg April 1, 2026 No Comments

When was the last time you intentionally stepped outside just to feel the sunshine on your face? As the days begin to grow longer and warmer, spending time outside is one of the simplest ways to support your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

AGE | Stay Active, Stay Connected…Volunteer!

Joddee Jacobsen April 1, 2026 No Comments

There is strength in a community when its citizens give back through volunteerism. Not only is it good for the community, but it’s also beneficial for the person who gives back and donates their time. This is especially true for older adults who give their time and talents.

AGE | Bend, Don’t Break: Everyday Strategies for Managing Arthritis

Larissa Bonnet April 1, 2026 No Comments

As we age, our bodies change, and we might start to feel pain in places we may not have before. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 1 in 4 people have been diagnosed with arthritis (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db497.htm).

Older Adult Couple on a swing looking at each other talking

AGE | Letting Go Without Losing You

Melissa Cook April 1, 2026 No Comments

As we age, we watch our hair turn gray and the wrinkles appear, as if our mirrors have quietly switched to “high-definition honesty mode.” It’s a process we observe over decades, one strand, one line, one mysterious ache at a time.

Aging has a way of quietly rearranging our lives.