Aging Well in the Gorge ~ September 6th, 2023
One of my favorite songs from the ’60s was the little-known “No Regrets” written and recorded by Tom Rush. It’s about a broken relationship he had no regrets about even though it was painful. Many feel a life well lived is one where there are no regrets about the decisions you’ve made or the words […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ August 30th, 2023
I hesitate to start with this next topic because who really wants to talk about feet because what do you think of? Ugly toenails, disgusting smells, and corns and bunions? There ain’t nothing sexy about feet. But you live and learn, and I have found that this constantly used and often neglected part of the […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ August 23rd, 2023
I’ve shared this parable of a Chinese farmer a few years back. I can’t remember when and you probably can’t either! So, since none of us can remember, I’d like to share it again. One day a farmer’s horse ran away. His neighbor hears of his bad news and comes over to commiserate. “I hear […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ August 16th, 2023
Last week I attended the Conference for Older Adults in the Gorge at One Community Health in Hood River. The event was spearheaded by Teresa Obregon who works for One Community Health’s Connected Care Program and Roni Hyde who is an Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist for GOBHI. The conference featured six older adults who […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ August 9th, 2023
Do you ever fear you will become that friend or neighbor who can’t remember when – he told what – to whom? I do. Many times when writing this column I can’t recall if I have previously shared the same story, repeated the same quote – or even if I am repeating this fear of […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ August 2nd, 2023
There are so many ways that Cybercriminals try to exploit us and steal our confidential information, it’s hard to keep track of all the distinct types. But the Texas Tech University Cybersecurity Awareness Program has identified five types of scams of which several may be unfamiliar to you. Phishing – an email disguised as an […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ July 19th, 2023
I feel like my parents during the 1960s. I just don’t understand the younger generation, particularly their use of all the social media sites: TikTok, Snapchat, What’sApp, Instagram, and Facebook which I’m most familiar with because apparently, it is for old people. You know those over forty. With social media texts, you can share what […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ July 12th, 2023
Last week I wrote about the importance of being prepared for emergencies. But what else do I need to worry about – as if I don’t have enough already? Well, let’s add one more to your summer list: Heat stroke. As older adults, we are at greater risk for heat-related illnesses such as heat exhaustion […]
Aging Well in the Gorge ~ July 5th, 2023
“It is not if, but when.” We often believe an emergency will never happen and when it does – we are unprepared. But to save valuable possessions, and often lives, we need to be ready for the unexpected – particularly as older adults. During emergencies, many older adults are at a higher risk for several […]
Aging Well in the Gorge, June 28th, 2023
I thought I would take the day off and instead transport you back in time to the heyday of Hollywood Squares from 1966 through 1981 with these “zingers” from the show which at that time were often considered a little off-color. Do female frogs croak? A. Paul Lynde: If you hold their little heads underwater […]