My friend Roy died on Thursday. He acknowledged he was closer to the end than the middle, something we know but have a hard time acknowledging. Some of you have read my posts about him or my … [Read more...] about roy crosse artist: closer to the end than the middle
Growing & Aging
The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do For Your Diet
Everyone becomes a nutritionist if you say you plan to eliminate dairy from your diet. I have been trying for a while to do this without success. But twelve of us would-be dairy-free converts are … [Read more...] about The Most Powerful Thing You Can Do For Your Diet
Why Under Observation Can Mean Your Insurance Company Will Not Pay
I noticed this video sharing a problem a woman experienced while being held in “under observation” status while receiving hospital care. Ms. Bricout was classified "under observation" status for her 3 … [Read more...] about Why Under Observation Can Mean Your Insurance Company Will Not Pay
Do Ingredient Labels Lie?
If you believe that food is medicine, would you think that ingredient labels lie? I paid to attend an Open House hosted by Random House that brought together writers on healthcare, wellness, … [Read more...] about Do Ingredient Labels Lie?
How To Travel the World Without a Walker
http://www.flickr.com/photos/katy_bird/7271065578/ If you like to travel the world like I do, the last thing you want is have to travel the world with a walker. Over on Facebook I have been writing a … [Read more...] about How To Travel the World Without a Walker
Transporting Care Receivers Can Bring On Stress
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanisland/4537447853/ Transporting care recipients can bring on caregiver stress . On the days that my friend takes her mother to doctor's visits she has a hard time … [Read more...] about Transporting Care Receivers Can Bring On Stress
On Aging Brilliantly
I can remember reading Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" as a 20 year old and sobbing privately because her words touched me so deeply. When I knew no one like myself, Maya … [Read more...] about On Aging Brilliantly
Home Safety Allows Independent Seniors To Age In Place
Have you begun to experience any diminishing of your super powers? Well I have and with the passing of time I have had to make adjustments, especially when it comes to my vision. This makes … [Read more...] about Home Safety Allows Independent Seniors To Age In Place