I’ve heard many times, “I don’t like drinking water” and I totally understand this! Especially in the colder weather, I just really don’t want to drink water. I can look at a glass and feel cold at the thought of drinking it. Understanding WHY it’s important to stay hydrated made a big difference for me….
Month: October 2018
Bullying and Our Human Need for Respect
Edited and reposted 8/3/19 My friend was anxious about an upcoming meeting with a bully. This person had bullied and intimidated her in the past, using callous insults and interruptions during their conversation. Bullying is Common at All Ages Bullying is rampant in our world but we have a human NEED for respect. We NEED…
Tips for Communicating with Aging Adults
The entire baby boomer generation will be over age 65 in about 12 years! That means that for the first time in U.S. history, our older population is expected to outnumber that of children! By 2030, at least one out of five adults will be of retirement age. So how does that affect our society?…
6 Conversation Starters for Intergenerational Communication
Edited and reposted 8/10/19 “As a young adult, I spent hours listening to my uncle describing his younger days and the 200 chickens the family raised in an urban backyard during WWII. They raised the chickens and shared eggs to help feed the neighbors.” Have you heard stories like this before? Our older population holds…
How Does Our Will to Live Affect Us?
“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” – Friederich Nietzche, German philosopher and philologist. Do you believe people die after they “give up?” There have been plenty of studies on the will to live in elderly persons, also in the terminally ill, and the findings state that those with…
Benefits of Exercise – Dementia Could Be the Scariest Thing Ahead
The possibility of dementia terrifies me! I’ve lost two loved ones to Alzheimer’s and it was awful. If you’ve known someone, and you probably have, your visit with the afflicted person probably included some prayers for them AND some for you. “Dear God, please don’t let ME suffer like this!” Here’s some good news… I…
Bob Wicktora Celebrates 95 Years!
Bob is a dear friend and a big influence on me in my older years! He has encouraged me to be my best self, yet also to accept that we all have limitations as we continue aging gracefully! Bob works out almost daily and I’ve nicknamed him the “strong man” of The Normandy Breakwater Apartments…
Words Evade Me Sometimes
At 59 years old, I think I’m very good with remembering names, but I find it strange, and even interesting, how words evade me at times. And sometimes, I must admit I find it funny and even… amusing! Here’s an example: This past summer, I was enjoying our family reunion with my cousins when the…