Don’t hang up the dancing shoes and turn off the music just because you don't feel young enough. Getting into the grove and letting the rhythm shake your body are invaluable therapeutic modalities at any age. Music and dance have been used for healing throughout the ages. Today we know much more … [Read more...] about Music and Dance: When in doubt, shake it out!
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Lend a Hand to a Senior Loved One Struggling with Addiction
By Kent Elliot www.athomeaging.info If you suspect a senior loved one having an addiction, it can be hard to know what to do. Addressing the problem can be an intimidating process. However, remember that people turn to alcohol and substance abuse for different reasons, so it’s vital that … [Read more...] about Lend a Hand to a Senior Loved One Struggling with Addiction
Learn How to Modulate Thoughts and Emotions to Manage Anxiety
Our thinking is steadily carried away by a rapid cascade of experiences and nonstop thoughts crossing our minds. The stream of news about the pandemic and current events have taught us one thing – life can spiral out of control. Imagine we could modulate our mind to absorb thoughts and emotions … [Read more...] about Learn How to Modulate Thoughts and Emotions to Manage Anxiety
The Anxiety Bus: Transform Your Situational Anxiety into Vital Energy
Everyone experiences anxiety; it’s part of the human condition, let's embrace it! When we experience anxiety we also feel it by irritability, sweating, inability to sleep... It’s no wonder we want to get rid of it, but should we? What if we could transform some types of anxiety into a … [Read more...] about The Anxiety Bus: Transform Your Situational Anxiety into Vital Energy
The Parasympathetic Nervous System: Your Stairway to Heaven
Our nervous system is overwhelmed by experiences and thoughts from an increasingly hectic environment. At work, we’re expected to do more with less resources – and often less pay. At home, we don’t get any reprieve, modern technology has invaded our sanctuaries with smart devices everywhere. It’s no … [Read more...] about The Parasympathetic Nervous System: Your Stairway to Heaven
Diving into the Present Moment with our Six Senses
Mindfulness is equivalent to framing our full attention to the present moment. This means focusing our attention exclusively on the input from all our senses. Learning the neurobiology and characteristics of our six senses is essential to master the practice of mindful framing. Do we Have Six … [Read more...] about Diving into the Present Moment with our Six Senses