Browsing tag : aging
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I’m too old for this…?
Posted on“I’m too old for this.” It came as a revelation. We’ve been in the process of selling our home and moving to another state since November. Who moves … Read more I’m too old for this…?
By Yolanda Gray
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Why I Love Being a Gerontologist
Posted onI am frequently asked why I became a gerontologist–that is, when I’m not being asked what in the world is a gerontologist? So, let’s first get some definitions … Read more Why I Love Being a Gerontologist
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Anticipatory Elderhood
Posted onI am on a journey. I am an elder in training. I call my journey Anticipatory Elderhood. I want to grow into a very old person. I get … Read more Anticipatory Elderhood
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Tips for Aging in Place
Posted onThe CDC defines aging in place as “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level”….From Wikipedia In … Read more Tips for Aging in Place
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Senior Safety Tips—A Strong Core
Posted onThe Baby Boomer generation has reinvented the idea of aging. They are more active and taking better care of themselves. Even though our lifestyle is more active, there … Read more Senior Safety Tips—A Strong Core
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Alzheimer’s Bytes
Posted onIt’s a tough subject, but Boomers need to stay informed about Alzheimer’s disease. Here is why: According to information provided by the Alzheimer’s Association…. In 2015, the number … Read more Alzheimer’s Bytes
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The Aging Veteran
Posted onTo our great surprise, sometimes, we veterans grow old, too. Most of us haven’t been able to fit into our former uniforms, but that hasn’t really been much … Read more The Aging Veteran
By Fred Bailey
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The Caregiver Checklist: Be Prepared for Unexpected Situations and Emergencies
Posted onThe holiday season is right around the corner and many people are thinking about family and making plans to visit them. When you are discussing plans and during … Read more The Caregiver Checklist: Be Prepared for Unexpected Situations and Emergencies
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Quality of Life
Posted onQuality of life, as it relates to growing old and enfeebled, was a subject I had long considered and read about and discussed with many of my law … Read more Quality of Life
By Fred Bailey
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Who will be an Advocate for You?
Posted onWho Will Be an Advocate for you – when you need one? Sometimes we find ourselves in situations we had no idea we would be in, I think … Read more Who will be an Advocate for You?
