Thegenaboveme
Observations and insights about the aging process. I spent decades helping young adults as a college writing teacher / advisor. Watching my parents deal with age-related changes has motivated me to focus instead on human growth and development for people 50+. I see active aging as part science, part performance art.
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The Generation Above Me
http://thegenerationaboveme.blogspot.com/
Observations about the challenges and opportunities of aging. Everyone is aging. But by midlife, most become very aware of their parents' age-related needs and start managing their own aging issues. Blog entries focus on improving the art of active aging by offering information and insights about health, fitness, finances, relationships and more.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 463 )
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Books on Aging
Photo by Tourist on EarthAs a former college English teacher, I'm using my skill as a voracious reader to learn more about active aging. Here is a list with... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Head-to-Toe Risks for Falls
Photo by sheilaz413People will mention that a parent or grandparent has starting falling with frequency. The cause for such falls can be manifold. Read more
Posted on 06 June 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Older Adults Who Are Athletes
Photo of Jack LaLanne by nathancremisinoToo often, the general population defines older adults by their limitations. While it is true that as a group, older... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH