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5 Things You Must Know! I gave this presentation at the beautiful Medina Community Recreation Center this week and it was well-received by the gracious attendees so I thought it worthy of sharing with everyone! Enjoy, and please add your comments at the bottom! Know Your E S S E S! Eat healthy · Sleep…
It’s just a simple dowel rod, but I love to use it for many different exercises and sometimes in yoga classes, too. In this three-minute video are tips for a better range of shoulder motion. Your shoulders will feel good afterward! Taking good care of yourself is part of aging gracefully!
As Jill is aging gracefully, she tells her story in order to help others who may be struggling, or have struggled with addiction, as well. Please watch this video below! Jill and Kathryn met together for a sentimental trip down memory lane to celebrate their 60th birthdays. They were roommates at a college in Wyoming…
Spotlight on Bob! Bob is aging gracefully as an 83-year-old with 7 adult children, 19 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. He’s had two knee replacements, but he’s a no-excuse kind of guy. He walks his dog daily – rain or shine – and rarely misses Strength & Balance class. About a year ago, Bob was walking…
Most of these jokes came right off one of my favorite birthday cards this year! Enjoy! You’re so old… You remember when rainbows only came in black and white. Your social security number is ONE! You remember when the Dead Sea was only SICK. You took your driving test on a dinosaur. The rocking chair…
Thank YOU for being part of my 2019! I have inspiring stories you can look forward to this year. This is just a sampling of what’s ahead, so STAY TUNED! Jill, 30 Years Clean & Sober John Leland, NY Times Best-selling author Robyn, 5 Years Cancer-free Cylis interviews Grandma: ME! Teepa Snow, leader in dementia…
Married, with eight children, Andy Monda was let go from his long-time job, suffered a massive heart attack, then lost his wife — all within a matter of about five years, but survived it all to have a second chance at life! You will enjoy watching this story about starting over, loving again, living life…
Take one minute to meet NY Times best-selling author, John Leland! Coming up in January, you’ll see an exclusive interview about John’s latest book: Happiness is a Choice You Make: Lessons from a year among the oldest old. John’s opinion about aging has changed since spending considerable time interviewing six people over the age 85….
What will YOU say this year if you receive an unexpected gift? You think you don’t have a gift to give back? YES, you do! You can make it an awkward moment, but it doesn’t have to be like that! Consider the following scenario… I was shopping in a trendy kitchen store filled with the…
With NO disrespect intended towards this amazing centenarian, THIS episode might make you laugh a bit. BUT most of all, it really should make you THINK! Challenged with hearing loss, Virginia refuses to wear her hearing aids anymore, saying they’re just a nuisance. I tried to lean in and speak loudly enough for Virginia to…
Written exclusively for Aging Gracefully TV by Geoffrey Simpson, author of the middle-school-aged, adventure-mystery series The Three Hares. His books are available on his website and at all major online retailers, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. ________________________________________________ At the center of every home was a crackling fire. Its purpose was warmth, light, cooking, and spirit. Families once…
Matt Gurwell tells some scary stories about drivers that should have given up the keys before things went bad for them. Haven’t you had experiences on the road and thought, “Wow, THEY shouldn’t be driving anymore!” On the other hand, many older drivers are proud to still be driving. So, what’s the solution? How can…
It’s my 60th birthday as I write this. Birthdays can make us reflective and this one certainly has made me so. I’m thinking about what my mother was like when I was born. And what would she be like at the age I am now? Because I’m 15 YEARS older than my mother ever was!…
Lessons from a year among the oldest old NY Times Best-selling Author John Leland has written an inspiring book that will leave you smiling. EXCITING NEWS!! John has agreed to an interview on Aging Gracefully TV. Please join me in reading his book in advance and forward me any questions you’d like me to ask…
I asked Mike Ivan to be on my TV show because he has great advice – whether you’re helping your parents to downsize, considering YOUR own downsizing options, or both! In this episode of Aging Gracefully, Mike explains how to get started in your transition to smaller living spaces. The move might be from a…