AGE | Falls Among Older People, and How We Can Prevent Them
Anyone who has ever unexpectedly experienced a fall (which should be about all of us) knows the terror that occurs between the moments of our trip, slip, or stumble, the fall itself, and the jarring moment of impact!
AGE | Benefits and Challenges of Working in Later Life
The traditional image of retirement—days filled solely with leisure and relaxation—is being redefined for a growing number of older adults across the nation, Wyoming included. Many individuals are choosing, or needing, to remain in the workforce well past the “traditional” retirement age of around 65. This isn’t just a passing phenomenon, it’s a culture shift driven by economic realities, personal fulfillment, and evolving demographics.
AGE | Using Mindfulness Practices to Improve Safety and Well-being of Older Wyomingites
Try this exercise: Take a minute… in fact, take a few minutes to stop and observe how your mind works. Wherever you are, bring your attention to your breath. Try to follow the entire inhale and exhale. Then try to follow the next breath, and so on.
AGE | What do we call “old people”?
Each spring when I teach my class on aging, I ask young students–who are usually in their early 20s–what we should call people over the age of or around 65.
I hear pretty much the same list year after year: elderly, senior citizens, aged, elders, senile and geriatrics.
AGE | Home Modifications Can Promote Aging in Place
If you ask older people about their preferred living situation in the future, most will say that they would like to remain living in their current home for as long as possible. This is because for many people, homes have much greater meaning and sentimental value, far beyond the “bricks and mortar” they’re made from.