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Using a Ladder this Spring? With the weather warming up, home projects are on everyone’s mind. The gutters need to be cleaned out, the roof needs to be patched, the shutters need a new coat of paint, and you might be using a ladder this spring! Here’s a refresher on Ladder Safety! Whatever the project,…
Nostalgia and Old Photos People across the globe are picking up long-forgotten hobbies and crafts like sewing, gardening, photography, woodworking, fishing, painting, and cooking. As for me, my project of choice is digitizing the old family photos during this extended time at home. I’m feeling nostalgic with pictures of the past. Snapshots of Memories A…
Happiness is contagious, and it’s HEALTHY for us, too! Happiness is spread exponentially as it’s transmitted simply through our smiles! If you watch something funny, you’ll smile; listen to a joke, you’ll smile. Forward the jokes to your family and friends, smiles continue to spread. Why spread laughter and happiness at a time like this?…
Start with a Reliable Morning Routine The way you start your morning influences your whole day. Hal Elrod, author of The Miracle Morning, states “By simply changing the way you wake up in the morning, you can transform your life, faster than you ever thought possible.” Have you ever gotten up on the “wrong side…
Just say NO to gloom and doom today. Put on those rose-colored glasses and DO something to make it a good day because happiness IS a choice! If you don’t have anything good to say… keep your “social distance” even further! Optimism is Contagious, Too! Be the one who lights up the room, even if…
Go Ahead and Spoil Yourself The definition of pampering is to indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil. As you age, remember that this is a time you deserve to spoil yourself. Be your best self by taking care of yourself now. The Health Benefits of Pampering Stressed lately? There are many reasons to…
Mary Beth Ions won the $150 gift card for the 2020 Aging Gracefully Writing Contest! Here are some of the other outstanding essays that were submitted for the writing contest! We are sorry that we just couldn’t publish all of them. Thank you to all writers for taking the time to write each and every…
Scroll all the way down to see AWESOMENESS!! My older friends have taught me it’s possible to be aging gracefully from a good vantage point, even now, and at this very moment. In other words, life is what you make of it daily. You can live in fear or take a higher perspective. Older adults…
Aging Gracefully Writing Contest Winner: Mary Beth Ions! The Winning Essay has Been Selected! The Aging Gracefully writing contest rules stated that essays had to inspire, encourage, or promote the health and wellness of today’s actively aging population. The judges of Aging Gracefully and The Villager Newspapers agreed that Mary Beth’s essay stood out, even…
Anxious Feelings Are Normal Anxious feelings are normal, but unchecked anxiety has a negative impact on the human body. Some people don’t have the “tools” to keep it in check. And, sometimes, people simply forget what they already know. Calm: A Gift of Aging Gracefully Thankfully, wisdom from life experiences is a gift and that…
This past week, I reaped the benefits of exercise while I was vacationing in Florida. Please don’t misunderstand… I didn’t exercise while I was ON vacation! However, I DID walk longer distances without difficulty and handled my suitcase without any help, too. There is no doubt in my mind that I wouldn’t have been able…
A food diary creates personal accountability. When you honestly note everything you eat, you’re more likely to stick to healthier food choices. In a study published by the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, participants who wrote down what they ate at least six days a week lost twice as much weight as participants who kept…
Retirement Counselor Wil Schuette explains how the secrets of wealth management are simple. His formula helps people evaluate their plans for the future. No plans yet? Time to get started! He makes it easy. Advantage Formula In Part 2, Wil describes the last three pillars of success planning: Cash Management, Philanthropy, and additional services that…
Touch is Vitally Important Do you ever hesitate to reach out and touch someone for fear of rejection? Most people do appreciate the sense of touch, regardless of age. Touch is important to human survival. It is the first sense to develop and one of the last senses to go. No matter how old we…
Spotlight on Chyral, who is definitely aging gracefully, as a GYMNAST! I was introduced to Chyral when she was competing on the Westlake, Ohio team for a Walking and Wellness Challenge, hosted by University Hospitals. At 67 years, this unstoppable woman does NOT fear competition. Cheryl is a retired histologist and uses her time now…