In our busy lives, it can feel like exercise is a last priority. With work, family, errands and everyday life stressors, fitting in a brisk walk or a chair exercise can easily be pushed to the bottom of the list. However, what if I were to tell you that exercising…
Going to therapy can be a daunting experience for many people. What is Therapy? What if I don’t connect with my therapist? Is my therapist judging me? What if I can’t afford the service? I can just do this all myself. Those questions are warranted and understandable, but we are…
Volunteering is often helpful for the human being or community in need, but have you ever pondered on how it could be beneficial for the person offering a helping hand? Let’s look at two ways that extending your time and effort could be of value to you, too. 1) You…
Not only is eating healthy important for people of all shapes, sizes and genders, but it’s especially important for the senior population. We are going to cover four reasons why eating healthy will allow you to live the life you have imagined for yourself. 1) It’s good for your organs…
Who is ready to ditch the winter coats and welcome blooming flowers, pastel colors and warmer temperatures? At Silver Linings for Seniors, we are ready to welcome Spring! The winter months can be challenging for several reasons: seasonal depression, the debilitating cold and stressful holiday season. Overall, Spring feels a…
Social Media is a wonderful way to stay connected with your peers on a 24/7 basis. Whether that’s through text message, communicating through Facebook or sending out a tweet, you are in constant contact with those around you. In fact, there are health benefits, especially for seniors when it comes…
According to mentalhealth.org.uk, “Good mental health is characterized by a person’s ability to fulfill a number of key functions and activities”, including: -The ability to learn the ability to feel, express and manage a range of positive and negative emotions -The ability to form and maintain good relationships with others…
Welcome to the first Silver Linings for Seniors, Inc. (SLFS) blog post! Each Wednesday, Silver Linings is going to post a blog that could be on an array of different topics such as: Mental Health, Depression, Anxiety, Chasing Away the Holiday Blues, HIPAA, etc. We want this to be a…