Bob Wicktora is a dear friend and unstoppable inspiration. At 97, he continues to work out daily, although he says he’s “not spry” anymore. He still gets up and down…
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Words Evade Me Sometimes
At 59 years old, I think I’m very good with remembering names, but I find it strange, and even interesting, how words evade me at times. And sometimes, I must…
How Can YOU Keep Yourself or a Loved One Safe?
Today is National Falls Prevention Awareness Day! On this day, national, state and local partners collaborate on educating the public about fall prevention strategies and the impact of falls. The…
Benefits of Exercise – Exercise Can Prevent Depression with Just One Hour Per Week!
I’ve had an encouraging surge of new students in my classes as we’re entering the fall season in Ohio. While my Houston friends are hopeful the intense heat will end…
Importance of FUN and LAUGHTER!
If you want to age gracefully, you need laughter in your life! Yesterday I had a fun lunch with friends. Friends came over on Sunday for a picnic and it…
When First Impressions Don’t Count!
From an early age, we are taught to dress nicely, use good posture, speak clearly, and use our best manners because… First impressions last forever. This would be especially true…
Grieving for Our Former Bodies
My dear longtime friend Gail once asked me, “Did you ever think about how unfair it is that we had beauty in our youth when we didn’t have the brains…
Grandma To The Rescue
Fran Fisher made a choice to take early retirement so she could have fun, while at the same time giving the best care possible to her grandchildren as a Grandma…
How Can I Feel Valuable in Old Age?
One of my favorite couples in this world, Dick and Charline Watts, told me that everyone needs to use their individual talents to give back to this beautiful and amazing world. Dick…
Grandparents Day – Will It Mean Anything To YOU?
I want to celebrate, thank, and congratulate all aging adults for their immeasurable contribution to our world! Did YOU know that Sunday, September 9th is Grandparents Day? Grandparents Day has…
Aging Gracefully after a Stroke
Sam Boggess continues to attend Strength & Balance classes regularly. Some seniors are afraid of technology, but Sam definitely isn’t. In fact, knowing he’s electronically adept, I recently asked Sam…
Obligatory Lunges
I taught Senior Strength & Balance class today, where my senior friends ranged from about 60 to 91. My class format included stretching in our chairs at the beginning, followed…
Do All Parents Damage Their Children?
I’ve been fortunate enough to know one of my great-grandparents, all my grandparents and both my parents. Next, I parented my own three sons, and now I have four grandchildren to…
Dick Boyd, Now 91 Years, Still a Persuasive and Active Educational Presenter
Aging gracefully as an educator, Dick Boyd continues to give persuasive presentations. I recently saw Dick Boyd give an eye-opening presentation on U.S. immigration and how things have changed in…
Seniors are “Tricky”
I invited Susan Poole, Executive Director of Community Resource Services (CRS) to be a guest on Aging Gracefully TV. Susan, her staff, and an army of local volunteers are on…
