Tag: Midlife Map

Elderly man talking on the phone

Elderly man talking on the phone

Checking In On the Mental Health of Older Loved Ones

Seniors staying safe by staying at home have lost normal social connections, increasing their risk for isolation and depression. Listen for warning signs.

‘Fitness Over 40’ Series Offers Tips for Staying Active at Home

Beautiful African-American Woman Exercising Pilates, Yoga, Fitness at Home Looking at the Laptop.

Beautiful African-American Woman Exercising Pilates, Yoga, Fitness at Home Looking at the Laptop.

Certified trainer and mother of three Ann Marie Wakula shows you ways to stay active even when you can’t go to the gym.

Closeup view mom stroking hands of adult grownup daughter

Closeup view mom stroking hands of adult grownup daughter

Caregiving During Coronavirus

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, caregivers are finding new ways to navigate their daily responsibilities.

Coping as Sumi’s Caregiver

KC and Sumi in the 1970s

KC and Sumi in the 1970s

KC Mehta, like many caregivers, faces isolation and loneliness because of the all-consuming nature of the work he does to care for his wife Sumi.

Sumit today

Sumit today

Sumi 2.0: Becoming Sumi’s Care Partner

Alzheimer's disease has changed many aspects of Sumi Mehta's personality. One constant, says husband KC, is her smile.

Sumi’s Smile: A Caregiving Love Story

Sumi in 1974

Sumi in 1974

Sumi Mehta was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 59. Her husband KC, remembers it as “the saddest day of our lives."

Women lifting weights

Women lifting weights

Crushing Sets and Setting Records: Women 50+ Find Their Happy Place at the Gym

“My health is everything. It’s freedom to choose the activities I want to do.”

Even Heroes Need Encouragement

Woman pushing her mom in a wheelchair

Woman pushing her mom in a wheelchair

In this post from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, find out why caregivers deserve our respect as the heroes they are.

Middle-aged couple out for a walk

Middle-aged couple out for a walk

The Midlife Hormonal Rollercoaster: What Men and Women Can Expect

Aging brings on another major hormonal change for both women and men – and it can start earlier than you think.

Combating Caregiver Isolation and Loneliness

Daughter caring for elderly mom

Daughter caring for elderly mom

In this post from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B, caregivers can learn how their duties can lead to isolation and what they can do to stay connected.