Live a Long, Healthy Life WITHOUT REGRETS!
It settles your brain. Have you ever had a problem falling asleep because your mind was busy making a list of everything that needed to be done the next day? The Zeigarnik Effect has proven since the early 1900s that we tend to remember uncompleted tasks and projects but when they’re finished, the mind releases…
I was at a wedding a couple of years ago when I saw Frank & Dean entertain for the first time… and I became a fan. You’re gonna LOVE these guys! Damion Fontaine (Frank) and Scott Brotherton (Dean) have been entertaining their fans and followers for about 15 years in northern Ohio and Michigan. In…
Written by Guest Freelance Writer, Denise McKee, who offers ghostwriting, copywriting and blogging services. Check out her website at www.hirewritings.com! Do YOU Know the Signs of Heatstroke? Dizziness Nausea Throbbing headache Chest pain Fainting Breathing problems Heatstroke is a serious condition that, if not treated quickly, can cause brain damage or death. Elderly adults are…
Written by Kathryn Eyring I was recently asked, “How do you find such a variety of topics to write about?” Typically, I’m inspired by my friends, family, and students that come to the yoga and Strength & Balance classes that I teach. Sometimes, I’m motivated by an article or book. But maybe there’s something YOU…
Marilyn Zeidner, always on a mission to help people, is now focusing her efforts on Music on a Mission, a non-profit organization that believes music can heal, foster cooperation, and improve physical and mental health. Music on a Mission takes the proven benefits of music to people with different needs. Some of its music programs…
Written by Guest Writer Glenn Blair. Find out more about Glenn here. Do you have an old trombone or violin in the attic? Have you ever wanted to play an instrument, but never had an opportunity? Or maybe you played the tuba, but it’s too big and won’t fit in your car, so you’d like…
Written by Kathryn Eyring This week, a dear friend told me, “I dread weekends because I have to go help Mom with her shower and we BOTH hate bath time.” I personally remember helping my grandmother with bathing so I understood her trepidation. Many people over 50 are helping to care for parents, companions, and spouses….
Written by Guest Writer Melba Asberry. This article isn’t about the subject you may be expecting when you see the term, “aerial perspective”. As an artist, I would usually use this term when speaking about how I render something in the distance, as a grove of trees or distant hills. Not this time… Today my aerial…
Please help Canine Companions for Independence. Click this link for the Aging Gracefully donation page for Canine Companions for Independence! After a satisfying career in sales, Lisa Dare decided to do something totally different, something with purpose, something that would help enrich lives. Lisa volunteers for Canine Companions for Independence and is now in her…
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…
“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. We’re certainly creatures of habit. However, knowing that, if you can find the groove of a healthy habit,…
Although Robb Koscho had been aging gracefully in the restaurant industry for 25 years, getting out on the water has been his passion since childhood. Robb and his wife Stephanee have spent many years teaching people how to kayak safely on rivers or on larger waters like Lake Erie. They are both certified by the…
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…
According to a recent article in AAA Motorist, many older adults in the U.S. are outliving their ability to drive safely by an average of 7 to 10 years. Older adults are likely to hang onto their keys as long as possible in order to maintain their social life and sense of independence. That’s understandable,…
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 hoarders. Hoarding became “interesting” to the general public after a reality show presented the cleanout of hoarders’ homes, but it’s important to understand how…