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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 was fun. Kayaking on the lake was fun last week. But, real laughter – hold your belly, jaw aching, tears in the eyes laughter –…
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 on the first day of school, going for a job interview, or starting the first day of work. I’ve been working with aging adults for…
Are you over 50 and grieving for your former body? A dear friend 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 to go with it?” I laughed at her question at that moment, but I’ve thought about it a…
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 Nanny! She didn’t have to do this, but she wanted to! In my interview with Fran, she detailed for me how the rewards have outweighed…
Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 9th this year Grandparents Day has been celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day since its declaration by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, but after 40 years as a holiday, it’s still really not that popular, is it? Some schools celebrate Grandparents Day with special activities where students can…
Susan Poole speaks about the importance of being generous Susan Poole, Executive Director of Community Resource Services (CRS) speaks on the importance of being generous on Aging Gracefully TV. Susan, her staff, and an army of local volunteers are on a mission to reduce the effects of poverty in this area by providing basic needs…
When is the last time YOU really had fun – where you felt lighthearted, excited, were laughing out loud, and feeling fully alive in the moment? A group of 12 active adults, ranging in age from 75 to 95, attended a bowling and pizza party at Main Event. This immense, sparkly, and fun entertainment center…