Unleashing the Power of Creativity: How it Nurtures Mind, Body and Soul in Seniors As children, we are encouraged to be creative – to play instruments, craft, paint and dance. But as the pressures of adult life begin to pile up, many find themselves gradually letting go of their creative side. Once in retirement, seniors… Read More

Spreading Joy: Hawthorn Residents Give Back to their Community One of the greatest gifts that becomes available to us in retirement is the ability to give more of ourselves to our favorite causes. With more free time, we can finally take up those things we put aside to do “one day.” The holidays are a… Read More

Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Seniors: 5 Presents They’ll Adore this Holiday Season With the holidays around the corner you’re most likely scrambling to check people off your gift shopping list. And if you have a senior on your list, you may be struggling to find an item they’ll actually use. Don’t worry, we know seniors… Read More

Graditude in the Air: Celebrating the Season of Thanks It’s that time of year when thankfulness and gratitude are top of mind. But what is gratitude and why is it so important? Read on to see why and learn ways of expressing gratitude each day. What is Gratitude?  Gratitude is a process of affirming good… Read More

Stay Cozy This Fall: 6 Simple Tricks to Keep Warm Without Blasting the Heat Many people around the world celebrate the coming of fall and all its seasonal quirks, including crisp mornings and chilly nights. Older adults are sensitive to both heat and cold, so as the seasons start to change from summer to fall,… Read More

Surviving the Heat: Essential Information, Hydrtion and Cooling Tips In the end of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her traveling companions discover they already have what they thought they lacked. The same could be said about preparing for heat in the summer. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC),… Read More