GeroJay

07/24/2025

Curious if there are folks in the Lynchburg area interested in discussing "intentional communities"....Villages, cohousing, NORCs (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities). Wouldn't it be nice to live and thrive among a community of nearby, like-minded folks who value connection, share common common values and principles, and productive interdependence?

07/21/2025

A shout out to all caregivers, professional AND family. Please take the time to recharge your batteries as often as possible!

When we push and push and then stop, we often experience what I call "post-adrenaline blues."

06/30/2025

Love is love, y'all. https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2025/06/26/g-s1-67930/hidden-once-hidden-twice-senior-le***an-photos?fbclid=IwY2xjawLPbgZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE4S2xlVjgyUHQxYXpNaHBtAR6WgRdl5DC3sQN47KQJMlQLvav0YEyHmhyjUvwlZ-zmb8UMpB3JOZmYvjbnkw_aem_F78ofIWZcf_rzb126FBgBw

Morgan Lieberman's "Hidden Once, Hidden Twice" is a documentary photo and film project bringing visibility to the lives of senior le***an couples across the U.S.

05/05/2025

Are we scaring ourselves into cognitive impairment?

Is “dementia phobia” an overreaction to normal brain aging? When we fear getting dementia, we are afraid of something that may never happen.

04/09/2025

Social Connection is so important, particularly in Elderhood. When was the last time you said "Hi" to a neighbor?

When was the last time you said "Hello" to a neighbor? Adults in the U.S. who regularly say hello to multiple people in their neighborhood have higher well-being than those who greet fewer or no neighbors. Social well-being, to which greeting neighbors is certainly related, has been linked to faster healing, reduced stress, and better engagement at work.

Learn more: https://www.bluezones.com/2023/09/saying-hello-linked-to-higher-well-being/

11/16/2024

Apologies folks! We have postponed the Brain Health workshop scheduled for today. Yours truly has been battling the crud for a couple of days and the first rule of healthcare is when you are sick, stay home!

11/12/2024

Join us!

10/28/2024

It's getting cold out there, y'all! It may not seem like it with the warmer days, but the cooler nights do impact us. Particularly our mental health! Have a read...

Learn about hazards of cold weather and tips for staying safe.

06/10/2024

Love is in the air and wonderful at ANY age!

Together, the collective age of the bride and groom was nearly 200. But World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot Saturday inland of the D-Day beaches in Normandy, France.

05/07/2024

Please read of for good news about Social Security Benefits.

2020 Press Releases

02/26/2024

I have been curious about the correlation between seasonal allergies and anxiety. It all makes sense! https://brainbodywell.com.au/histamine-anxiety-connection/ #:~:text=Itchiness%2C%20skin%20rashes%2C%20hives%2C,%2C%20low%20blood%20pressure%2C%20fatigue.

02/17/2024

So very true. A positive attitude about growing older AND maintaining strong and meaningful social connections!

Did you know that having a positive outlook about aging can actually add years to your life? “Yale researcher Dr. Becca Levy followed hundreds of residents older than 50 in a small Ohio town. The study found that median survival was 7.5 years longer for those with the most positive beliefs about aging, compared with those having the most negative attitudes,” cites Dan Buettner explorer, National Geographic Fellow, and founder of Blue Zones. According to Levy’s research, looking forward to getting old also reduces the chances of heart disease, helps maintain strength and balance, reduces the chances of dementia, and keeps your memory sharp.