Trapped in the house with a fridge filled with food? While we are practicing social distancing, and reading all things coronavirus, it’s tempting to turn to food for comfort and escape during stressful times, and this applies not just to younger people but to older adults as well. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress eating, or emotional eating, is a …
The Effects of Storytelling on the Well-Being of Senior Adults
Many senior adults love storytelling. It gives them a sense of pride to be able to share their experiences with their loved ones, especially the ones that can teach them valuable lessons. Storytelling can improve your senior family member’s wellness and preserve their memory. The activity allows them to recall all those moments in their past, keeping their mind active. …