Live a Long, Healthy Life WITHOUT REGRETS!
I saw a sign, “HUGE Garage Sale” and I couldn’t resist following the sign. When I arrived, I found a woman who had taken a day off work to sell her deceased mother’s “stuff” that had been left behind. Old “stuff” was scattered on the lawn, up the length of the driveway, and on tables…
I received a beautiful card from a woman named Cheryl a few days ago. Her kindness in thanking me for Aging Gracefully TV touched my heart. I believe that every person has value but not everyone recognizes their own value. I am also certain that every person can make someone else feel valued. NOTE: Scroll…
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….
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,…
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…
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 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,…
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 enjoy your mother even after she has passed:…
Kara Hibler, Care Manager and Owner of Always There Patient Advocates, gives good household tips and real-life advice in less than 5 minutes. Stay safe, conserve energy, and even reduce the likelihood of a fall in the home after watching Kara’s Quick Tips! Remember: push; don’t pull in order to save your back, shoulders, and…
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 works on projects that…
The video below is the second of two episodes on tinnitus and hearing loss. Did you miss Part One? Please watch it by clicking here! Dr. Josh Bowyer gives HOPE to sufferers in this episode. He reviews the causes of tinnitus, as it’s always a symptom of an underlying issue. Starting at 5:00 in the…
Written by Kathryn Eyring Why should older adults text? “Grandma, let me teach you how to text.” “No! I’m too old to start messing around with my phone like YOU do! Older adults who text may say that it was a challenge! Nonetheless, texting can be life-changing in many GOOD ways. Older adults can…
Exercise Helps with Aging Gracefully I tell my students. “Pat yourselves on the back. You made it HERE for exercise class!” My personal advantage is that I am a fitness and yoga teacher. Teaching makes me accountable and forces me to exercise on the days when I don’t feel like it! I DO have excuses…
Stretching creates flexibility that allows the body to function at a higher level. That’s essential for an adult to maintain an active lifestyle. As adults change with age, their goals may change. Goals may be less about “fitness” and more about “high functioning” and remaining independent. It’s important to continue to do what we want,…
A boy starts collecting sticks when he is 5 years old. His room is always a mess, per his mother, and she can’t get him to toss out things he doesn’t use as he’s getting older. He turns his attention to broken electronics easily picked out on trash day as a teenager, and by the…
