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Learn to exercise efficiently Learn to exercise efficiently to save energy, work the right muscles in the correct manner, and spare yourself injury. Kathryn has been teaching strength and balance classes to people over 50 years for over four years. Now she teaches all of her classes on Zoom. Kathryn says, “I continually give global…
Shoeless Joe Jackson was a passionate baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson was born to an impoverished family in Brandon Mill, South Carolina. He began working in the local cotton mill when he was just six years old. He remained illiterate throughout his life but never let that stop him from his dreams. ______________ Watch the…
The Following 5 Benefits to Aging Are My Personal Favorites! My 5 Favorite Benefits to Aging, written by Monica Alexa Benefit #1: You Can Be Who You Want To Be You can embrace aging as the opportune time to become the person you always wanted to become! Aging allows a greater sense of self-awareness and…
Can a teenager’s summer job reinforce a good work ethic? That’s what we began to wonder when the following conversation between a father and son was overheard: “Grandpa Smith needs his grass cut. I told him you would do it. You could use some of your own money this summer.” “But, Dad, this is my…
Were concerns about senior living communities valid this week as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day arrived and Ohioans discovered that 75% of their state’s Covid-19 deaths were inside nursing homes? Plans to keep older adults safe in congregate living have failed. Our oldest and most vulnerable population hasn’t been allowed visitors since early March. Families…
Start with a Reliable Morning Routine The way you start your morning influences your whole day. Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning, states “By simply changing the way you wake up in the morning, you can transform your life, faster than you ever thought possible.” Have you ever gotten up on the “wrong side…
Go Ahead and Spoil Yourself The definition of pampering is to indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil. As you age, remember that this is a time you deserve to spoil yourself. Be your best self by taking care of yourself now. The Health Benefits of Pampering Stressed lately? There are many reasons to…
Anxious Feelings Are Normal Anxious feelings are normal, but unchecked anxiety has a negative impact on the human body. Some people don’t have the “tools” to keep it in check. And, sometimes, people simply forget what they already know. Calm: A Gift of Aging Gracefully Thankfully, wisdom from life experiences is a gift and that…
Touch is Vitally Important Do you ever hesitate to reach out and touch someone for fear of rejection? Most people do appreciate the sense of touch, regardless of age. Touch is important to human survival. It is the first sense to develop and one of the last senses to go. No matter how old we…