by Jana Panarites | Aug 28, 2015 | Aging, Caregiving, Entertainment, Media, Netflix, Seniors |
Looking to wind down the summer nights with a well-made film about a subject close to your heart? Here are five fabulous films to tuck into, with a loved one or all on your own. The menu is diverse: 1. Intouchables – true story of a quadriplegic aristocrat...
by Jana Panarites | Jul 24, 2015 | Aging, Aging Stereotypes, Caregiving, Entertainment, Media, Seniors, Uncategorized |
We all interact with some form of media every day—whether it’s radio, TV, Internet or that old standby, print media—and when it comes to portrayals of older adults, mixed messages abound. But the way people actually feel about getting older often contradicts what they...
by Jana Panarites | Jul 21, 2015 | Caregiving, Crime TV, Entertainment, Netflix, Parents, Seniors, Uncategorized |
My octogenarian mother is obsessed with crime shows. I discovered this when we lived together after my father died and I looked for any way to cheer her up, including finding programs for us to watch together on TV. Little did I know that Mom’s idea of being cheered...