Aging Well in the Gorge September 14th 2022
Well, this hasn’t been a good week! On Saturday, the 3rd my cough started worsening, and to be safe I decided to take a COVID test. I wasn’t worried. I haven’t been infected with COVID and I didn’t even get it when my wife was sick from COVID. I figured my immune system was one part […]
Aging Well in The Gorge September 7th 2022
Ah, the body: the vehicle that used to attract young women with such ease, that could zig-zag through the backfield of the opposing team and catch passes with a single leap; and could stay up all night and still get to class in the morning – on time. Where, my friend, have you gone? Now […]
Aging Well in the Gorge August 31st 2022
Lily Tomlin once said, “Reality is the leading cause of stress – among those in touch with it.” And for those of us who have stayed in touch, we have experienced the various stresses in all chapters of our lives: in school worrying about exams and first dates, during mid-life while encountering family and work […]
Aging Well in the Gorge August 17th 2022
Besides inflation and gas prices, the next biggest concern for many Americans is the cost of housing – and that includes for us older adults. Like myself, many older adults have been living in their house for decades; not interested in moving except that there is just too much space. And then there is the […]
Aging Well in the Gorge August 10th 2022
by Scott McKay “There are only four kinds of people in this world: Those who have been caregivers, those who currently are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” Rosalynn Carter And yet most of us are not prepared for the challenges of caregiving: caring for someone recovering from a […]
Living Well in the Gorge August 3rd 2022
by Scott McKay Were you ever called a “Fraidy Cat”? Unable to go to sleep without a night light. Or teased because you were too scared to watch Godzilla. Your imagination could run wild with all the “could be’s” and “maybe’s” – that monster could climb out from under the bed! Fear. How many of […]
Aging Well in the Gorge July 27th 2022
by Scott McKay Remember those hazy, crazy days of summer: making out in the back seat at the drive-in theater, hanging out with friends at the pool, and cruising the gut in my ‘63 Buick Skylark convertible? Those are some of my memories from the days of my youth. But now that I’ve “grown up” […]
Aging Well in the Gorge July 20th 2022
WHAT TO ASK IF CONSIDERING ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY by Scott McKay When you reach a certain age of “maturity” your body may need more than just maintenance. You may need orthopedic surgery to replace or repair that knee, hip, or shoulder that’s causing a real pain in the … well, knee, hip, or shoulder. But orthopedic […]
Aging Well in the Gorge July 13th 2022
In the Gorge, we don’t experience Midwest tornadoes or east coast hurricanes, but we do have our summer threats: heat, wildfires, and the accompanying smoke. We’ve all experienced those conditions, but here is a quick reminder on how to be ready. Prepare an Emergency Kit. It should include food and water to last at least […]
Aging Well in the Gorge June 6th 2022
When you consider the key influences affecting your health, are your primary care providers, medical specialists, and prescribed medications the first things that come to mind? Maybe because you spend too much time getting poked, prodded, and tested in a doctor’s office? Medical services are essential, but they are not the only factors influencing our […]