Rediscovering Joy: The Importance of Play for Our Older Clients

As summer unfolds, it’s the perfect time to talk about helping our older clients bring more play into their lives. The lyrics from the opera Porgy and Bess remind us, "Summertime and the livin’ is easy," making it an ideal moment to explore how play, or the lack thereof, affects our older clients.

In our hard-working, high-pressure society, play often takes a backseat unless it is paired with the concept of working hard to earn the right to play hard.  But what about relaxing play... (click here to read more on my Substack)