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Painting Outside the Lines: IOA’s Graffiti Project

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Institute on Aging

Most cities are built with a certain geometric order in mind. They have a plan, and a system—all hard angles and neat lines. Streets blend into each other, and one block flows to the next: orderly, structured, and sensical. Graffiti, then, is a delirious blow against that order, an explosion of color and chaos. It’s […]

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How Movement Therapy Can Benefit Those With Dementia

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Institute on Aging

When Alfred began showing early signs of dementia, his family was deeply concerned about what to do. How quickly would his mental condition deteriorate? Would they be able to communicate with him for much longer? These questions swirled in their heads, as 70-year-old Alfred began to struggle with speech and memory. He gradually became more […]

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The Best Activities for Keeping Extroverted Seniors Engaged and Energized

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Institute on Aging

Elizabeth had always been an extrovert. Whether she was starring in school plays as a kid, leading the debate team to state championships, or cutting it up on the dance floor in college, Elizabeth knew how to have a good time. Her outgoing personality was like a magnet; never short of friends, she was always […]

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How to Get Your Aging Parents Assistance When You Live Far Away

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Institute on Aging

Having my mom live far away from me is tough. We chat on Skype a few times per month, but it never feels like it’s enough. Although we catch up and share laughs, I used to feel concerned that I wasn’t doing as much as I should; I’d been able to figure out what she […]

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How to Navigate the Transition from Nursing Home to Assisted Living

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Institute on Aging

When my grandmother was in a nursing home, she really struggled to enjoy her time there. She resented being taken away from her home, where she’d lived for most of her life. My grandmother was a very creative and highly intelligent woman who wanted to live out the rest of her days on her own […]

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Take Time Out From Being A Caregiver To Be a Loved One

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Institute on Aging

A common literary trope says that we all become the masks we wear. Choices can mold our personality, as much as personality shapes our choices. If, for instance, someone starting at a new cutthroat office thinks, “I’m not a backstabber, but I just have to act like one for a little bit,” then inevitably, that […]

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How Group Activities for Older Adults Foster a Sense of Unity and Purpose

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Institute on Aging

A solo voice cuts through the darkened theater, a powerful soprano that is soon joined by two more in perfect harmony. At the end of a line, their voices are picked up by others, at different registers, and then more: like a burst dam the voices come rushing forth, intermingling, a sea of individuals working […]

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When Eating Alone Leads to Elderly Depression

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Institute on Aging

Lauren’s mom died in late summer, leaving her father a widower, and living alone for the first time since he got out of the Navy after Vietnam. In the first flow of grief and sympathy, relatives and friends brought over food, as people do. People from the church made casseroles. Soups and stews filled his […]

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From San Francisco to Walnut Creek: The Best Bay Area Spots for Active Older Adults to Stay Mobile

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Institute on Aging

After a somewhat strange winter, there are signs that spring is poking its head around the corner. This is exciting for anyone in the area who loves to get outside. After all, the Bay Area is known for its natural beautiful vistas and its endless hills and valleys. Here nature and development blend together to […]

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New Year’s Resolutions for Seniors: How to Get Your Loved One’s 2016 Off to a Great Start

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Institute on Aging

When it comes to making New Year’s resolutions, there are usually two types of people: those who can’t wait to get started, and those who think, “Ugh. What’s the point?” But the funny thing is, even if you don’t want to make any for yourself, it can sometimes be a treat to help others with […]

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