As long as we agree that there are some bad people in the world, we can also agree that there are a lot of disappointed parents. Those parents carry enormous amounts of guilt, shame, and regret, besides their disappointment. Don’t we love to feel full of pride when our son or daughter accomplishes something wonderful!…
Month: January 2019
Happiness is a Choice You Make!
NY Times Best-selling author, John Leland, was so much fun to interview because of his authentic enthusiasm and respectful attitude towards the senior friends he has made through this assignment. Watch him explain how and why his viewpoint on aging, senior life, and life in general, has changed for the better through the writing of…
Compassion Fatigue
If you’ve tuned into Aging Gracefully TV, you’ve probably seen interviews of inspiring and unstoppable adults, but you may not have seen how emotionally and physically exhausted the loved ones of these people may be! This article is dedicated to those who are providing care to someone elderly, ill, or incapacitated. This is your reminder…
Living Dangerously!
You might consider “living dangerously” to mean doing something adventurous like parachuting or mountain climbing. However… LIVING ALONE is potentially dangerous, AT ANY AGE! Let me explain why this may even prevent you from aging gracefully. Social isolation You must be an active part of a community of people or you’ll increase your risk of…
Aging Gracefully with a Healthy Brain
5 Things You Must Know! I gave this presentation at the beautiful Medina Community Recreation Center this week and it was well-received by the gracious attendees so I thought it worthy of sharing with everyone! Enjoy, and please add your comments at the bottom! Know Your E S S E S! Eat healthy · Sleep…
This year, Jill Smith celebrates being clean and sober for half of her life.
As Jill is aging gracefully, she tells her story in order to help others who may be struggling, or have struggled with addiction, as well. Please watch this video below! Jill and Kathryn met together for a sentimental trip down memory lane to celebrate their 60th birthdays. They were roommates at a college in Wyoming…
Benefits of Exercise
Spotlight on Bob! Bob is aging gracefully as an 83-year-old with 7 adult children, 19 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He’s had two knee replacements, but he’s a no-excuse kind of guy. He walks his dog daily – rain or shine – and rarely misses Strength & Balance class. About a year ago, Bob was walking…
If Laughter is Medicine… Here’s a Dose
Most of these jokes came right off one of my favorite birthday cards this year! Enjoy! You’re so old… You remember when rainbows only came in black and white. Your social security number is ONE! You remember when the Dead Sea was only SICK. You took your driving test on a dinosaur. The rocking chair…