Live a Long, Healthy Life WITHOUT REGRETS!
YOU are a Polished Jewel You have been tumbled into a gem, which has created your brilliance and shine. From youth to old age, circumstances have brought out the characteristics that weren’t initially obvious. Now, you MUST treat yourself as a jewel and expose your beauty. Think of Gems as Gifts Gems are multi-faceted and…
Aging Gracefully TV’s 2-Year Anniversary Aging Gracefully TV (AGTV) began in October 2017 with Pat Heinke as my first guest. This past week was the two-year anniversary of the first episode! THANK YOU to everyone for your encouragement to continue! I continue to strive to find the most interesting and informative content that would be…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
Is the LOOK of Confidence Important to Well-Being? When confidence is down – whether for moments, days, or years – the “look” makes a difference. It’s important to learn how to project self-confidence, even when it’s not internalized yet. Why Project Confidence? There are substantial benefits to appearing self-assured, even when not feeling it. Higher…
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,…
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…
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…
Public Libraries Offer Aging Adults More Than Ever Before! People Over 50 Can Truly Enjoy the Library! Public libraries offer adult programs that go far beyond book clubs! Tech Help for Adults Most libraries offer tech help for Kindles or tablets. The Avon Lake Public Library offers Tuesdays with Technology, but adults can also make one-on-one…
Enjoy Fun Autumn Activities at Any Age! During the autumn months, weather isn’t too hot or too cold and excuses for staying inside the house fly out the open windows! Do you need some ideas for indoor and outdoor autumn activities? There’s a million things to do with your friends, family, kids, or grandkids at…
Healthy Body Weight is Essential to Aging Adults You’re out of excuses and you may be running out of time, too! Remain fully functional and active for a long, healthy life without regrets. Each previous day’s activity, or lack of it, is now paying you back with compounding interest. TODAY you are deciding on the…
What Can Be Done About Chronic Pain While Aging? There’s no magic pill for a pain-free or youthful lifestyle while aging gracefully. Nonetheless, there are ways to be proactive toward the active life you desire and deserve. Set simple goals for what do you NEED to do, WANT to do, and LIKE to do. Exercise…
