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Can a teenager’s summer job reinforce a good work ethic? That’s what we began to wonder when the following conversation between a father and son was overheard: “Grandpa Smith needs his grass cut. I told him you would do it. You could use some of your own money this summer.” “But, Dad, this is my…
Were concerns about senior living communities valid this week as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day arrived and Ohioans discovered that 75% of their state’s Covid-19 deaths were inside nursing homes? Plans to keep older adults safe in congregate living have failed. Our oldest and most vulnerable population hasn’t been allowed visitors since early March. Families…
Scroll Down for A No-Nonsense Video Message: Get Stronger This Year Muscle Strength And Mental Stamina Are “Essential” In 2020! I was concerned about my older strength & balance or yoga students losing their strength and endurance when senior centers were forced to close in March, but older adults have impressed the heck out of…
In response to the recent post, New Phobia: The Old Normal, several readers contributed their thoughts that I believed were worthy of sharing. They are posted below. These contributions were from readers that spent time in thought (and data) before making conclusions that they considered were the best for them. Not everyone has to agree…
This Is Your Invitation To Feel Powerful In Silence Your calming presence is requested. YOU can be the change you want to see in the world. You can influence others to feel empowered by being of a calm mind. I invite you to take time for quiet and ask yourself, “What can I do to…
This is a personal story and deep thoughts about what makes us human vs. our new fears of “the old normal.” Your own story and emotions may be very, very different. I honor and welcome your thoughts in the comment box at the end of this article. Living By 2-Week Increments On March 21, I…
Kathryn and Monica of Aging Gracefully TV recently traveled to a farm to meet Marilyn Kennedy, a 65-year-old farm owner who is aging gracefully with alpacas! You will LOVE this episode! A Different Kind Of Downsizing The lively and energetic Marilyn is an inspiring example of an actively aging adult. Marilyn owned horses for many…
Actively Aging Through Crisis: 5 senior spotlights offering an inside view of what it’s like to be over 80 years old during the current crisis This is the last week and summary of Actively Aging Through Crisis, with the final spotlight (#5) most recently added below. In summary, I found varying levels of fear in…
“If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story.” Orson Welles The following fable reminds us of what we DON’T know at any given moment in time… and how the future remains ONLY in our imagination. It may be helpful to keep in mind as we’re reopening the…
The Two Biggest Estate Sale Lessons: Get rid of unneeded STUFF now Quit bringing more unnecessary STUFF into the house in the future Right about this time last year, I stopped at a home where I’d seen a sign that announced a HUGE ESTATE SALE! Items from the deceased were scattered from the house to…
I’m willing to be giving up my freedoms for this: the good health of others, but not for THIS! Let me explain why I’m ranting… It Started With A “Quick Stop” At The Store I thought I’d just grab a bag of potting soil quickly, but things had changed this week. Consumers now had to…
a story of respect and appreciation for mothers The woman, slowed only by some pain in her aging knees, reaches her intended destination where she hooks her cane onto a fence wire. She takes up her hoe and lovingly begins doting on the plants in her little sanctuary, moving a little dirt here, readjusting a…
In a recent interview with Greg Willey, the executive director of Friendship Animal Protective League, a local no-kill rescue in Ohio, Aging Gracefully TV learned that animals are suffering from the quarantine, as well as humans. New Mandates Create Big Problems at Shelters Because of the social distancing mandates, normal animal intake had to be…
Do YOU need to calm it down? How can YOU be fearless today when fear and powerlessness are overwhelming you? Here’s how I do it… My first reaction was disbelief. “Is this real? How could this be real? Could the world really be shutting down?” Then I would say, “This cannot be real. This is…
Why do we want YOU to learn how to tag a friend on Facebook? Aging Gracefully TV has a 30-Day Happiness Challenge on Facebook for the month of April and it’s FUN! Many people have joined in and are playing along. Check out the daily challenges by clicking through to the Aging Gracefully TV Facebook…