Oh, boy, especially as an only child, I can relate: Baby boomers confront stuff that their parents have left behind.
And, it’s not emotional “stuff” either. It’s actual stuff, and, there’s a lot of it.
One thing I’ve learned since my mother died, is that not everything hailed as needing to be “kept in the family” […]
Putting aside for a moment the debate about aging being something that needs to be fought, perhaps scientists have found a cure for aging?
Inflammation, long been studied as a factor in heart disease, is thought to be a factor in the aging process.
While the theory that inflammation is a direct cause of aging that […]
Rhea, at The Boomer Chronicles poses an interesting question:
If you could pause the aging process, at what age would you choose to do it?
Wow, I don’t know how I’d answer that since I’ve not experienced all the ages I’ll be even though, right this very minute, no matter when you read this, I’m the oldest […]
There’s a gift card for everything these days.
Healthcare seems to be no exception as we see from Highmark InsuranceHealth care gift card.
The card is a prepaid Visa that can be used for many health related purchases. Learn more about it here.
In the right situation, it might make a good holiday gift for the elder […]
Remember Olive, the 107 year old blogger?
Her friend Mike says she’s not doing so well. Please keep her in your thoughts, though, thanks to Vicks, things may be looking up for her.
I really enjoy reading her memoirs, and, I hope she feels better soon.
From what I have read, she loves to get comments on her […]
Peter Oakley is a 80 year old resident of England.
But, he’s more widely known by his pseudonym “geriatric1927“, on YouTube.
An unlikely Internet celebrity of sorts, geriatric1927 has over 90 videos, and, tens of thousands of subscribers, with whom he shares his opinions and life stories.
In addition to being the Internet’s grandfather, he has his […]
Ray Jenkins is working way overtime.
He’s 101 years old, and, works summers in the Burlington, VT, Champlain Valley Exposition’s maintenance department. Though he’s been cut back to 3 days a week by his son, Bob, who is also his boss, Jenkins still remains active at the fair.
He’s even getting an award for it:
Bob Jenkins […]
AssistGuide Information Services (AGIS) launched an online portal (from the press release):
AGIS provides extensive resources for people whose lives are deeply affected by caregiving questions and concerns, most often adults who must make decisions regarding eldercare and evaluate options for their aging parents. This unique web service combines eldercare education with local support resources and […]
Depression in older adults can be dismissed as just a normal part of getting older, but, as many people know, it’s a treatable illness.
Third Age has published a guide to Talking to Your Elderly Parents About Depression. It covers the basics of depression, signs and symptoms, how to talk about depression, and, it includes […]
Just for inspiration, 59 year old man returns to college football:
Flynt returned to Sul Ross State this month, 37 years after he left and six years before he goes on Medicare. His comeback peaked Wednesday with the coach saying he’s made the Division III team’s roster. He could be in action as soon as Sept. […]
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