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Supporting Family Caregivers Many programs focus on the person who is ill, but BRI Care Consultation is unique because it supports the family or friend caregiver of the patient. BRI Care Consultation helps caregivers of older loved ones in four ways: Identifies family priorities during the loved one’s disease process Expands the network, connecting caregivers…
Nobody Plans to Be a Caregiver This is a true story about my dear friend, Vanessa Wesley, who ended up being a caregiver for a loved one. It could be anyone’s story. Vanessa says, “Being the caretaker for my father in my retirement years wasn’t what I had planned, but it’s what happened.” Dad Moved…
Do you want to go out and party? Ha! You can’t even stay up until midnight anymore? It’s still possible to have a fulfilling New Year’s Eve! You can still make it a GREAT event, even if you’re going to be alone! Here’s a list of easy and inexpensive ideas for New Year’s Eve activities!…
Is Holiday Music Getting to YOU? Maybe you’re tired of hearing the same songs over and over. Or, maybe the holiday music is making you sad instead of gleeful. Either way… Below is a Happy Playlist for YOU! Holidays aren’t for everyone. I understand. That’s why I took the time to find these fun music…
Are You a Holiday Hater? You’re not alone. Unless you want to be. Let me explain If you don’t have friends or family around you for the holidays and you’re missing your loved ones that are gone, you may need a strategy. You may have to give yourself a stern talking-to. The Tool of Distraction…
“Dad, what kind of gift do you want this year?” “Nothing, honey.” What kind of gifts do people over 50 really want? Friends and family gathered together. Isn’t THAT the truth? Do you really “want” anything? If you’re a typical American over 50 years old, you’re working on decluttering, not bringing more “stuff” into the…
What if you could live to 100? What if you could bear witness to the changing world, see your great-grandchildren become adults, and enjoy life in a healthy body up to or past 100 years? You can if you have a plan! The Fearless After Fifty Plan 1. Make a Commitment to a Long Life…
Anyone Can Leave a Legacy Susan Poole, from the Community Foundation of Lorain County, explains how anyone can leave a legacy through one of the 800 Community Foundations that are found nationwide. There are FOUR things everyone should know. 1.) First, consider why you would want to leave a legacy Begin by considering your interests…
I had a sleep apnea test last week at a sleep lab and I want YOU to consider getting tested, too. I was wired up from the crown of my head to my ankles and then told to go to sleep. It seemed like it would be impossible, but I did fall sleep, albeit uncomfortably,…
Those tasty but tart little berries have become seasonal favorites. Grandma’s recipe still comes out once a year and memories are served up in her heirloom dishes. Scroll all the way to the bottom to learn how to submit your family cranberry recipe in the Aging Gracefully Recipe Book. How much do you really know…
What Can YOU Do with Toxic Friends or Family? If you aren’t dealing with someone toxic right now, you probably have in the past, and likely will again. YOU deserve supportive and fun people in your life. So, what happens when someone becomes a drain on your emotions and patience? What do you do when…
Subscribers asked for this interview This was the most requested item in the past year. Subscribers asked for Kathryn to be in the guest seat! SO, it happened. Kathryn Eyring, Host of Aging Gracefully TV, reverses her role as a guest. She is interviewed by her friend, Jane Hanlon, and openly answers questions about what…
You might hear your own name mentioned in this 3-minute video! It’s easy to forget how our actions can affect the people around us. YOU kept me going when you encouraged ME this year and I want to say “Thank YOU!” I have some great stuff coming up on Aging Gracefully TV! Together we’ll continue…
YOU Are A Gem. YOU Have Become 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…
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…