Prepare to be impressed in this 20-minute interview with Sherry! Whether you are a writer, historian, or resident of Avon Lake, Ohio, you’ll appreciate Sherry Newman Spenzer’s views on the importance of local history. Sherry, a proud grandmother of two, has devoted herself to researching local history since her retirement. Her most recent book, Lakeshore…
Month: October 2019
66-Day Challenge Details and Instructions
This 66-Day Challenge is designed so YOU can create a new long-term or permanent habit. Create ONE goal a NO-EXCUSES, NO-FAIL goal! Gary Keller, who wrote the life-changing book, The One Thing, assures readers that it takes 66 days (not 30 days) to own and internalize a habit for good. Therefore, pick ONE THING from…
6 Weeks to Wellness Results
What are YOUR Personal Results from Your 6 Weeks to Wellness? If YOU joined in this Wellness Program, please share your results! Carol (80, pictured above) lost 6 pounds in 6 weeks and improved glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol results with a few lifestyle changes. She ate fewer simple carbohydrates (crackers, bread, pasta) and didn’t…
Improve Balance
“How Can I Improve My Balance?” That’s a common question and a viable concern. Each year one in 3 adults over 65 years takes a fall and almost 1/3 of those falls result in injuries. Fear of Falling Creates Falls Observe children’s movement patterns to quickly realize the difference in “grownup” habits. Children are unrestrained…
Aging Gracefully by the Decade
5 Women from 50 to 90 Years are Aging Gracefully by the Decade Wisdom of the Ages Advancing age should be considered a natural continuation of life, rather than a decline. These five women share their thoughts in a panel discussion are happy and grateful for the gift of wisdom. Collective Advice for Others Don’t…
Aging Gracefully with Desirée Rumbaugh
Desirée Rumbaugh’s Style of Yoga Following her passion, Desirée Rumbaugh transitioned from dance, to aerobics, and finally to yoga. She has traveled the world for over 20 years teaching a method of alignment-based movement to a loyal community of followers. Finding Joy After Tragic Loss The book Fearless After Fifty, How to Thrive with Grace,…
Aging Gracefully with Polypharmacy?
What is Polypharmacy? Polypharmacy is the use of multiple drugs to treat a single condition or the simultaneous use of multiple drugs for one or more conditions. Often it includes more medication than is clinically indicated. Some drugs are simply prescribed to counteract the side effects of others. Emergency Room Visits Taking multiple medicines often…
Good Posture is Vital for a Long Healthy Life
Naturally Healthy Posture Pictures of toddlers demonstrate perfect posture. Look at children. They naturally sit, stand, bend, and reach in safe and healthy forms. As a child, YOU probably moved like this, too, hinging at the hips and NOT the upper spine! Poor Lifestyle Habits = Poor Posture Improve YOUR Posture The good news is…