From the NY Times By Christina PolettoMay 21, 2021 As more baby boomers move toward retirement, more and more are designing homes that will accommodate their needs even as they grow older and lose mobility. They never wanted to call it retirement, but for Susan Farnsworth, Leigh Hough and Jean-Philippe Jomini, a throuple — a

The results add to growing evidence that exercise programs may help older adults slow the onset of memory loss and dementia It’s not just your legs and heart that get a workout when you walk briskly; exercise affects your brain as well. A new study by researchers at UT Southwestern shows that when older adults

Gardening is associated with physical, psychological, and social benefits, but few studies have systematically investigated the benefits of gardening for older adults. In a recent study taking place in Australia, investigators examined the relationship between gardening and numerous outcomes. The researchers also compared older adults who gardened in a group to persons who gardened solo.

The LPH board is currently examining several locations for our building site. We are also looking toward the next steps of development. Soon we will need to raise funds to pay for the financial and operational plans and the initial designs for LPH. It is also important to both grow our mailing list locally and

By J.C. Williamson Loneliness. The word alone evokes a sad yearning that we’ve all experienced. Lately, though, the depth and breadth of loneliness have expanded, as medical and scientific researchers delve into the health consequences of those who live apart from others, for whatever reasons. Their revelations have been shocking: Loneliness has now emerged as