Spotlight on Cecelia! Cecelia is aging gracefully after a stroke. She had a stroke just 8 days before her 80th birthday last year. The damage from the stroke frustrates Cecelia, but it doesn’t stop her! She’s still adjusting, but she’s not a quitter! Balance can be an issue after a stroke. Cecelia laments, “I can’t…
Month: June 2019
Finally, WIN Your Sleep Argument!
“I never seem to get enough sleep!” People commonly complain, “I try to go to bed earlier, but I fail over and over again and it’s discouraging.” Changing up an ingrained routine is a struggle, for sure. People are certainly creatures of habit. However, knowing that, if you can find the groove of a healthy…
Kayaking SAFELY at Any Age and Ability
Robb Koscho and his wife, Stephanee, teach people how to kayak safely on rivers and bigger bodies of water, like Lake Erie. They lead guided trips and sunset tours on the Black River, Lake Erie, and other waterways. It started as a hobby for the Koschos, imagining that they would start a “club” of sorts,…
Could You Spare a Moment to Answer a Few Questions?
Hello, it’s Kathryn here! Here are the answers to some recent questions I’ve received and then I have some questions for YOU at the end! Q. Who does the writing for Aging Gracefully TV? A. I personally do all the article writing except for occasions when I have guest writers. Writers can submit their 400-word…
What Can We Do About Hoarding Problems?
A woman was missing for weeks before she was eventually found dead amid her own clutter. This seems impossible for many people to imagine, but it’s a very real possibility for people with hoarding problems to find themselves in danger. Hoarding became “interesting” to the general public after a reality show presented the cleanout of…
What Does Dad REALLY Want for Father’s Day?
Written by Kathryn Eyring We can all be suckers for great marketing, especially items with attractive packaging or special pricing but we don’t have to let the powers of marketing get to the wallet for Father’s Day. Talk to your father openly and you’ll probably find that what he really wants doesn’t come with a…
How YOU Can Easily Stay Hydrated!
As we age, we may have a higher risk of dehydration because of a diminished sense of thirst. Just like hearing and vision, our sense of thirst may not be the same as it used to be. Our bodies are typically 45 – 65% water, which means we need to consider water and other fluids…
Glenn Blair is Aging Gracefully with Gratitude!
Glenn Blair Makes People Feel Valued And Valuable Glenn Blair believes that every person has value, however, people don’t always recognize their value. And Glenn is absolutely certain that every person can make someone else feel valued if they set out to do so. With two amazing careers behind him, Glenn enjoys making people feel…
Old Phone Numbers
I recently had an appointment near my grandmother’s old house. Although I was only 13 when she moved out of that home, I still remember her address and I was able to find the home quickly. As I drove past, her old phone number popped into my head! Her “number” started with Harrison-5… or HA-5….