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…
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Finally, WIN Your Sleep Argument!
“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. People are certainly creatures of habit. However, knowing that, if you can find the groove of a healthy…
Kayaking SAFELY at Any Age and Ability
Robb Koscho and his wife, Stephanee, teach people how to kayak safely on rivers and bigger bodies of water, like Lake Erie. They lead guided trips and sunset tours on the Black River, Lake Erie, and other waterways. It started as a hobby for the Koschos, imagining that they would start a “club” of sorts,…
Could You Spare a Moment to Answer a Few Questions?
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…
What Can We Do About Hoarding Problems?
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 people with hoarding problems to find themselves in danger. Hoarding became “interesting” to the general public after a reality show presented the cleanout of…
What Does Dad REALLY Want for Father’s Day?
Written by Kathryn Eyring We can all be suckers for great marketing, especially items with attractive packaging or special pricing but we don’t have to let the powers of marketing get to the wallet for Father’s Day. Talk to your father openly and you’ll probably find that what he really wants doesn’t come with a…
How YOU Can Easily Stay Hydrated!
As we age, we may have a higher risk of dehydration because of a diminished sense of thirst. Just like hearing and vision, our sense of thirst may not be the same as it used to be. Our bodies are typically 45 – 65% water, which means we need to consider water and other fluids…
Glenn Blair is Aging Gracefully with Gratitude!
Glenn Blair Makes People Feel Valued And Valuable Glenn Blair believes that every person has value, however, people don’t always recognize their value. And Glenn is absolutely certain that every person can make someone else feel valued if they set out to do so. With two amazing careers behind him, Glenn enjoys making people feel…
Old Phone Numbers
I recently had an appointment near my grandmother’s old house. Although I was only 13 when she moved out of that home, I still remember her address and I was able to find the home quickly. As I drove past, her old phone number popped into my head! Her “number” started with Harrison-5… or HA-5….
Healthy Challenge for June!
For some reason, it always seems EASIER to start new habits at the beginning of a day, week, or month, doesn’t it? Commit to aging gracefully with a new habit in the month of June and YOU can be the next Spotlight! Here are some commitment ideas: Start a habit of walking (twice a week,…
John Rowland, Founding President of St. John West Shore Hospital, Contributed to BIG Medical Changes in the Cleveland Area
From concept to completion, it took John Rowland ten years of hard work and holding on to his dream before seeing St. John West Shore Hospital completed. The Westlake, Ohio hospital is now called St. John Medical Center. This lively 94-year-old gentleman tells his story as a hospital administrator at Bay View Hospital in Bay…
Time Traveler’s Travails
Written by Guest Writer Melba Asberry. As we get older, we may at times find ourselves focusing on what is no longer our reality; the person we were rather than the person we are today. It’s easy to find one’s self doing this. All it takes is a glance in a mirror or seeing a…
Loretta Heindrichs is Aging Gracefully as a Personal Historian!
Loretta Heindrichs was always a person who helped others have better lives. After she retired, she still focused her energy on helping people! Now she helps people leave their beautiful personal story behind. You’ll love this tech-savvy 76-year-old as she explains how she was inspired to help other people document their life stories in words,…
Honor Your Mother, Even If She is Gone!
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…
Bob Wicktora is Aging Gracefully at 96-1/2 years!
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…