Why Positive Thinking When You Live Alone? It Improves Life! As many grow older, it is more of a reality that they find themselves living alone. Though it might be nice to have the freedom to come and go as you please or to not have to answer to someone, living alone has unseen disadvantages…
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Tips on Staying Stress-Free at Work
Jobs can be stressful. There’s no argument there. Very few people can say they are stress-free at work. Yet, jobs are necessary for paying the mortgage, buying groceries, and getting the car fixed. So, it makes sense to understand what stress can do to oneself and how to lower its effects. If you are not…
70 is the New 40 Expo! FREE event!
The creator of “70 is the New 40 Expo” believes we can do anything we choose to do! At 79 years old, Beth Thomas has created 70 is the new 40 Expo. She energetically and relentlessly proves that life can be GREAT in your 70s! Beth says, “If enough of us (1% of the population…
This is YOUR Bad Poetry!
Vote for the BADDEST poem in honor of BAD Poetry Day! Aging Gracefully TV asked for your bad poetry and you delivered! We received 10 BAD poems and now YOU can be the judge! Place your VOTE in the comment box below! Which of the following is the BADDEST of the Bad Poetry? BAD Poem…
Hearing is Vital to Your HEALTH
Why take chances when hearing is vital to your health? In this episode of Aging Gracefully, Audiologist Joe Baker at Hearing Science in Westlake, Ohio explains why hearing is vital to your health. Joe tells why it’s vitally important to get your hearing checked, how often, and why you need to follow recommendations if the…
Remarkable Life Experiences Can Start Now
You’re NEVER too old to create remarkable life experiences Remarkable life experiences might not happen unless you make them happen. Life is to be explored and experienced and it happens by design. You could float through life without specific dreams for the future but you know deep down that’s just an equation for mediocrity and…
Gardening Safety Tips for You
Gardening Safety: Quick Tips! Avoid regrets with yard and garden safety tips. Watch the video for specific techniques when working around the house, yard, or garden. Safety is especially important when lifting, pulling, or pushing items. Kathryn Eyring, Monica Alexa, and Michelle Payne of Aging Gracefully TV (AGTV) teach how to move safely in the…
Living Life without Regrets: George
George has figured out the secret to living life without regrets! George Thomas, 94-year-old sailmaker, wasn’t thinking about living life without regrets. He was simply following his passion and joy. As a young mechanical engineer, George felt somewhat dissatisfied but he knew his true passion was sailing. Sailing brought him joy as he raced his…
Fun With Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits!
My GIFT for YOU: Up Close Video with Peter Noone of Herman’s Hermits! I was incredibly fortunate to see Peter Noone in July 2020, also known as “Herman” from Herman’s Hermits, performing for a limited audience of only 50 people. Angelo’s Nido Italia, a restaurant in Cleveland, Ohio, has a beautifully decorated patio for small…
Driven by Purpose
What does it mean to be driven by purpose? According to Kathryn Eyring, a person driven by purpose is never finished and can never fail! A person living a purpose-driven life is in progression toward identifying and expressing their personal uniqueness that brings joy, growth, and benefit to themselves and others in the world. Don’t…
Prepare for a STORM
How can YOU prepare for a storm this year? Storms and tornadoes are potential problems every year with severe weather often causing loss of utilities and water, or even shelter and food, for hours or days. Are YOU ready? Fortunately, the potential for severe weather is usually announced in advance so you’ll fare much better…
What IS the Secret to Aging Gracefully?
What is YOUR secret to aging gracefully? The Aging Gracefully team went to a gathering of actively aging adults to ask the question, “What is the secret to aging gracefully.” The answers from people aged 70 to 94 vary! Enjoy! The list below is a summary of answers from our vibrant friends who strive to…
National Gardening and Exercise Day
Gardening and exercise go together! Kathryn Eyring and Michelle Payne are celebrating National Gardening and Exercise Day with a garden tour. Come along to see what’s growing at the beginning of June. There’s a lot of gardening season ahead for this year so exercising and proper movements for mobility, strength, and flexibility are important in…
Tap Dance for Special Populations
Imagine tap dance for special populations! Melissa Renner makes tap dance for special populations possible because of her innovative tap shoe covers. These stretch boots with taps will fit over any shoe or slipper, making it possible for all ages and abilities to have fun tapping! Whether seated or standing, everyone can tap dance by…
Beekeeping 101 with Bob Becka
Beekeeping 101 for us to better understand honey bees! Bob Becka takes time to teach us Beekeeping 101 because he is passionate about honey bees and saving them from decline! At 65 years old, when some people think it’s okay to do less, Bob started backyard beekeeping. He loves to share information about bees so…