Healthy Aging Month
Healthy Aging Month is observed this year in September. The theme of this month is to celebrate it by reinventing yourself. This annual observance focuses on the positive aspects of growing older. The mission
Friendships in the Later Years
As I get older, I understand how important it is to foster healthy relationships. As a teenager, I saw how easy it was for people to be in “cliques” and seemingly have those relationships
Cataract Awareness Month
In honor of Cataract Awareness Month, it will be wise to get your eyes checked. Unfortunately, many insurance companies do not cover optical care, but you may find great value in taking care of
How to Broach the Topic of Death and Dying with Family and Friends
From personal experience, I’ve found that talking about issues related to death and dying is, in large part, an unwanted subject. It’s one that I’ve seen be avoided like the plague. The fact is
When to worry about worrying
There is no shortage of things to worry about --- from personal concerns about job security or health, to fears related to larger issues such as political conflicts or natural disasters. Temporary anxiety can be
Amazing 91 year old gymnast – Johanna Quaas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o625rylh3bY&feature=youtu.be Video Courtesy Of Georgia Johanna Quaas is the world's oldest active gymnast representing Germany at age 91! She has so much grace and fluidity, it's really amazing to watch!
Herbal and Prescription Interaction Awareness Month
Doctors prescribe prescription medications for their patients daily. Most will check to see if their patients are taking any other prescriptions that could be contraindicative to what they want to prescribe. In doing so,
You Are Too Old to Have Sex!!!
Just kidding! It amazes me that I’m still around people who think it’s strange that people over the age of 60 are “still” having sex…like it’s unheard of or taboo. Yes, there are people
Father’s Day and More
In 1972, many in the U. S. celebrated the first national holiday for fathers on the 3rd Sunday in June. Father's Day this year is on June 21st and it is a day of
Reflections During a Time of Pandemic and Protest By Terry Lorant
For almost five years, I have been incredibly fortunate to be both a member of and the photographer/documentarian for the Amazing Care Network. Together with my husband and work-mate Pete Jacobson, we have interviewed members