By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC Okay, I know what you’re thinking: “Connie, didn’t you just write a post about moving your butt?” Yes, yes I did. And here I am again, telling you yet again that you need to move. Why? Because if there’s one thing I’ve learned […]
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By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not here to tell you to live like a monk who only eats kale and says “namaste” before every meal. I’m here to help you live the life you want—gardening, traveling, grandkid-chasing, dog-walking, or living in your
By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC Let’s get real, friends: How many times have you said, “I’ll start Monday”… only to find yourself Tuesday-deep in Costco muffins and “Matlock” reruns? You’re not alone. As an occupational therapist who believes in active, independent aging, I’ve seen it all. Clients who
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By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC Alright, folks, let’s cut the kale smoothie fluff. You want to live longer? Want to keep up with your grandkids on the pickleball court without throwing out your hip? Want to keep climbing your stairs without looking like you just summited Everest? You gotta move
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By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC Ever feel like you’re tripping over air? Falling isn’t just embarrassing; it’s the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults. Peter Attia emphasizes that falls aren’t random—they result from declining strength, balance, and sometimes medications that lower blood pressure too quickly. After
By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC If you want to live longer and feel vibrant, should you reach for olives and salmon or tofu and green tea? The Mediterranean and Japanese diets consistently top longevity charts, but which one is truly better for aging well? What Do the Research and Blue
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By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC Want to age with confidence, energy, and independence? Here’s your clear, actionable plan to bulletproof your aging, built on six essentials you can start today. 1️⃣ Power Up with Food Food is fuel, and the right fuel keeps you strong and resilient as you age.
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By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC Have you ever wondered: “Should I stay in my beloved home or move to a place where someone else mows the lawn and makes the bed?” It’s a big choice! Let’s explore the pros and cons of aging in place at home versus life in
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By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC I’m not old. Not even close, really. I still sprint up stairs and forget why I came into a room. But not because of age—just distraction. I still think I have time. Time to fix it. Time to start over. Time to not worry. I
Good evening. I’m Connie Wyatt, reporting live from the frontlines of aging in place. Tonight’s top story: the most dangerous room in the home isn’t the garage, the attic, or even that one hallway with the squeaky floorboard. No, it’s your bathroom. And for aging adults, that sleek porcelain palace can become a slippery trap.
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By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC As an occupational therapist and founder of PNW Home for Life, I’ve seen it more times than I can count. Grandma suddenly stops eating, Grandpa’s confused, Aunt Sue starts arguing with the toaster. Cue the dramatic music… it’s a urinary tract infection (UTI). Yes, UTIs
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By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC Introduction: Welcome to the Caregiving Olympics If caregiving were an Olympic sport, you’d be the undisputed champion—juggling medications, appointments, and emotional rollercoasters without even breaking a sweat (or maybe just a little). Let’s face it: caregiving is the ultimate extreme sport, minus the
By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC You’ve heard of aging in place — now meet its less glamorous (but just as important) cousin: dying in place. I know, I know. That phrase doesn’t exactly scream “fun times” or “holiday dinner topic.” But hang with me. Because this conversation? It’s
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By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC In the quiet hours of the night, when the world slumbers, there exists a silent sentinel—ever watchful, ever weary. This is the caregiver, the unsung hero whose life intertwines with the needs of a loved one battling the relentless tide of dementia or
By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life PLLC Hey there, sleep warriors! 🌟 If you or someone you care about is battling with sleep, you know it can feel like a never-ending struggle. But guess what? Sleep is your secret weapon for conquering the day! As an Occupational Therapist, I see
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By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life, PLLC –Creatine and Brain?
A Potentially Simple, Affordable Way to Support Brain Health in Loved Ones with Dementia Read More »
By C², Connie Colleen Wyatt, Occupational Therapist, PNW Home for Life, PLLC –Aging in place is the ultimate life goal!
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