Seniors driven to golf by chance to share outdoors, camaraderie November 15, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seniors, Sports Golf truly is a sport that can be played for a lifetime, and if you are like Bob Plummer it’s never too late to start.
Seniors drawn to art by health benefits November 15, 2023By Gerry Jackson Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, Local News, News, Seniors Art classes can be an important part of seniors maintaining their cognitive ability as well as a terrific way of socializing.
Pickleball is for everyone, but watch the injuries November 14, 2023By Todd Karpovich Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seniors, Sports The most common types of injuries among pickleball players are rare sprains, strains and fractures and account for 60 percent of all pickleball-related injuries, according to a UBS study.
Senior fights Parkinson’s with boxing training November 9, 2023By Lisa Harlow Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Seniors, Sports Boxing might not be the first exercise that comes to mind for seniors, but for John Thaler, 76, it’s just what the doctor ordered.
Calvert Hall students help seniors navigate new technology October 19, 2023By Kurt Jensen Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Seniors Calvert Hall graduate Isaac Hawkins and Calvert Hall sophomore Logan Moon volunteered in the Cyber-Senior program administered by the Baltimore County 4-H extension.
Pope to young people: To tackle life’s ups and downs, look to the elderly July 24, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News The Gospel calls Christians to bring the elderly to the center of their lives and away from the margins of families, politics and financial markets that banish them as “unprofitable waste” in society, Pope Francis said.
Bring generations together this summer July 14, 2023By Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P. Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Seniors Whether you are young, like Mary, or older, like her cousin Elizabeth, this summer set aside some time to reach out to someone who is not from your own age cohort. If you do, your life, and the lives of others, will be richly blessed.
Havre de Grace family makes peace with Alzheimer’s November 1, 2022By Robyn Barberry Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News, Seniors Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60-80 percent of dementia cases. On average, a person with Alzheimer’s lives four to eight years after diagnosis, but can live as long as 20 years.
Prayers, support needed for those with Alzheimer’s disease, pope says September 21, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Marking World Alzheimer’s Day Sept. 21, Pope Francis asked people to pray for all those affected by the illness, including families and caregivers.
Always choose love over complaints September 12, 2022By Father Joseph Breighner Catholic Review Filed Under: Commentary, Seniors, Wit & Wisdom Because I realize that talking about my ailments only increases my awareness of them, I am practicing suffering in silence more and more.
Wisdom of old age is a beacon for future generations, pope says August 24, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Elderly men and women are called to pass on their wisdom and shine a path toward a better tomorrow for future generations, Pope Francis said.
The elderly can unite all generations, save humanity, pope says August 17, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Seniors, Vatican, World News Pope Francis dedicated his general audience talk to the urgent need for young and old to come together so older people can share their faith and wisdom about the world.
