Aging Well in the Gorge September 6th 2016
As we grow older, there are significant challenges: illicit drugs, unprotected sex – oops, wrong age group! Let’s start again. As we grow older, there are significant challenges: the cost of health care – even with Medicare coverage; transportation – particularly if you no longer drive; affordable housing – that is clean and accessible; and […]
Aging Well in the Gorge August 30th 2016
After last week’s column, I received a phone message from a friend I’ve known for a long time (I could say an old friend, but these days I try to avoid to avoid using the word old) reminding me of the risks associated with taking statins. It was a good point. Statins, as is the […]
Aging Well in the Gorge August 23rd 2016
John C. Maxwell, an American author and speaker, talks about two kinds of pride: “Good pride” representing our dignity and self-respect; and “bad pride” – the deadly sin of superiority composed of conceit and arrogance. As we age, sometimes we let that “bad” pride” get in the way when making decisions about our own well-being. […]
Aging Well in the Gorge August 16th 2016
Since 1966, Medicare has been critical to the health and wellbeing of older adults. But it will be facing significant challenges and the fall elections could have a significant impact on the future of Medicare and your healthcare coverage. What are some of the challenges? 1. Healthcare spending is nearly five times higher for those […]
Aging Well in the Gorge August 9th 2016
Often I write about the importance of volunteers to the Center and to all the local non-profits in the area. At the Center, volunteers have started and lead most of the activities including many of the exercise and movement classes, card games, quilters and more. But the Center is always looking for new ideas, and […]
Aging Well in the Gorge August 2nd 2016
Can you tell the difference between the color of lemonade and apple cider? It could come in handy during the summer and I’ll tell why later. Last week’s heat wave reminded me of the importance of staying hydrated – especially for older adults who are more susceptible to the dangers of dehydration. But it is […]
Aging Well in the Gorge July 26th 2016
Often I’m surfing the Internet and I start following one link after another with no idea where I’m going. Last week as I was following those rabbit trails, wasting too much time, I unexpectedly came upon the website Brevedy and a blog post by Mark Frankel called “Positive Psychology and Valuing Meaning over Happiness”. That […]
Aging Well iin the Gorge July 19th 2016
Your current house is no longer working for you and you’ve decided to move. But you also know moving is no easy chore, and you would like this move to be your last. So what should you look for in a house that would be suitable for the rest of your life? That is the […]
Aging Well in the Gorge July 12th 2016
Your house is full of “stuff” you have accumulated since your children were born: family pictures, your children’s school work, and all their ribbons and trophies. And now you want to downsize before a time when it might just be too hard to sort through everything. But what should you save for your children that […]
Aging Well in the Gorge July 5th 2016
Today there is tremendous interest in keeping your brain sharp, fit and tanned. And last week I shared several techniques to help remember what you are trying to learn. In addition, there are many brain activities being promoted to strengthen your brain. But which ones actually help? To help choose the best activities to work […]