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Everyone has had a mother. But not everyone has her now. How can you honor your mother if she’s not here anymore? Can you allow a day or week to give Mom life again by allowing memories to resurface and be communicated? Here are four ways to honor and enjoy memories of your mother even…
What do WE have to do to live a long, healthy life without regrets? I asked Bob what it’s like to be 96 and he explains how he lives intentionally and takes advantage of every moment. Although he doesn’t have the same tools or body that he used to have, he still works on projects…
The video below is the second of two episodes on tinnitus and hearing loss. Did you miss Part One? Please watch it by clicking here! Dr. Josh Bowyer gives HOPE to sufferers in this episode. He reviews the causes of tinnitus, as it’s always a symptom of an underlying issue. Starting at 5:00 in the…
Written by Kathryn Eyring Why should older adults text? “Grandma, let me teach you how to text.” “No! I’m too old to start messing around with my phone like YOU do! Older adults who text may say that it was a challenge! Nonetheless, texting can be life-changing in many GOOD ways. Older adults can…
Exercise Helps with Aging Gracefully I tell my students. “Pat yourselves on the back. You made it HERE for exercise class!” My personal advantage is that I am a fitness and yoga teacher. Teaching makes me accountable and forces me to exercise on the days when I don’t feel like it! I DO have excuses…
How to Reach Safely without Creating Back Pain Knowing how to reach for things properly is an important part of functional aging. Stay active for life by learning how to move correctly and intentionally. Rearrange kitchen cabinets to reduce the likelihood of injury Bring heavier items to lower levels. Heavy mixing bowls, casserole dishes, large…
Stretching creates flexibility that allows the body to function at a higher level. That’s essential for an adult to maintain an active lifestyle. As adults change with age, their goals may change. Goals may be less about “fitness” and more about “high functioning” and remaining independent. It’s important to continue to do what we want,…
Hoarding is the Only Disorder Besides Dementia that Relentlessly and Continuously Worsens with Age A boy starts collecting sticks when he is 5 years old. His room is always a mess, per his mother, and she can’t get him to toss out things he doesn’t use as he’s getting older. He turns his attention to…
My youngest guest ever, Dr. Josh Bowyer, 31, loves working with people of all ages as an audiologist but he says he’s always been passionate about the study of aging and especially enjoys working with people older than himself. His patients often have age-related hearing loss but sometimes hearing loss is a “symptom” of a…
I’m not quite sure how this conversation got started as I was teaching Strength & Balance class this week, but we got onto the subject of hitchhiking “back in the day.” When I told my second class, they jumped in with their stories, too! My students’ hitchhiking tales were fantastic and fun, and I thought…
Do you have chronic pain, depression, anxiety, cravings, or stress robbing you of full-time happiness? EFT can help! Enjoy this interview below with Betsy Muller, a Master Trainer of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)! As an inspiring example of aging gracefully, Betsy decided almost 20 years ago to make a big switch in her career path….
Ron Howard is a musician and singer, playing his saxophone, singing and making crowds cheer all around the Cleveland area and the Lake Erie Islands! He’s filled with enthusiasm and his story is rich and inspiring. Please watch the video below! Ron keeps himself busy with his great love of music and a full schedule…
Written by Kathryn Eyring We are all introduced to pain at a young age. If a child hasn’t already experienced some form of pain in the first months of life, the scrapes and bruises surely won’t be avoided when taking his or her first steps while learning to walk. Still, acute pain from injury is…
Here is Rule #1 from Mike Nock’s article “5 Rules to Help Our Parents Age Successfully,” reprinted with permission from Mike. Find Mike Nock at Thrive Westshore. Phone: (440) 345-6752. Rule 1: At All Costs, Be in Touch Depending on how old your parents are, there are lots of good reasons to focus on presence…
Did you ever go to a concert or a pub where an awesome band was playing? Maybe you totally enjoyed the music, only to find that your ears were “ringing” when you got home – or until you woke up, and maybe even until later the next day? Now, what if that noise didn’t go…