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Changing the Conversation about Mental Health with Seniors

Tips to help seniors overcome the mental illness stigma.
It’s no surprise that for some of us, it’s easier to go to the doctor for a sore throat or an achy back than it is for a suffering spirit. It can be hard to admit when we feel down, even to those we’re closest to, and something about a visit to the doctor’s office can make us feel extra shy....
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Easy Ways to Carve Out Mental Space for Creativity

Try these tips to carve out mental space for creativity: Carry a notebook to jot down ideas, give your smartphone a break, and take mini mental vacations.
As the weather warms up (and becomes downright steamy in Philadelphia), I’m spending time vacation planning, patching together summer schedules for my kids, and looking forward to work winding down. Yet, as visions of sunscreen and boardwalk fries dance through my head, I keep having thoughts for new projects I want to explore. I find myself dashing off emails to colleagues that start with,...
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Make Time For Volunteering This Summer

Volunteering this summer will help non-profit organizations that have volunteer shortages during the “vacation months.”
There’s so much excitement each year heading into the summer, as we start planning get-togethers, daytrips, and vacations. It’s important to make time to get away, recharge, and reconnect with the people we care about. And yet I remember there always being a point in the summer as a kid when I just got plain bored… In between days at the pool and beach,...
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3 Changes Coming to Medicare That Every Beneficiary Should Know About

Good news! Some much anticipated changes to Medicare are on the horizon. So, whether you’re recently retired, newly enrolled in Medicare, or you’ve been on Medicare for a while, here’s what you need to know.

1. A New Look for Your Medicare Card

Your Medicare card is getting a makeover. Beginning in April of this year,...
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