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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White Blood Cell Count: Biomarker of Health
Photo by keepingtime_ca. Most people know that having a high white blood cell count is most likely a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Also, having... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2017 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Happy 5th Blogoversary to TGAM
Image by Nick Lee. Today marks the fifth anniversary of this blog on aging. Initially, this was a place for me to record my observations as a graduate student i... Read more
Posted on 01 January 2017 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
2016 Top Ten Posts
Photo by Sam Churchill. Over the last year, this blog enjoyed a significant jump in readership. Two posts from 2016 moved into the Overall Top 15 viewed posts. Read more
Posted on 22 December 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Forever Painless: Book Review
Published November 15, 2016. Miranda Esmonde-White is a former ballerina, fitness expert, author and host of the PBS show called Classical Stretch, which has... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Queen Mimi: Film Review
Released 13 May 2015. Queen Mimi (2015) is a 75 minute documentary introduces the viewers to an octogenarian woman living in a Santa Monica laundromat. Read more
Posted on 30 November 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Care Partner: An Emerging Term
Photo by Ian MacKenzie Since 2010, I have been spending about twenty hours a week reading about the challenges and opportunities of aging. Part of this time... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
A Dignified Life: Book Review
Published 21 September 2012. In 2012, dementia care experts Virginia Bell M.S.W. and David Troxel M.P.H. published a revised and expanded edition of their 2002... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Diminished Capacity: Film Review
Released 2008. I viewed Diminished Capacity (2008) a few years ago, but I'm revisiting it today, given that the "MacGuffin" or plot device for this film is a... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Telomere Length: Biomarker of Health
Photo by NHGRI. Everyone agrees that good health is vital. However, not everyone agrees on how to achieve good health. There are a lot of ideas on how to be... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Donating Blood Diminishes Iron Levels
Photo by MattysFlicks. Donate Blood. Give the Gift of Life. In early September of this year, my annual exam declared me anemic. Blood tests revealed that my... Read more
Posted on 21 September 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Book Review
Published 13 September 2016. Living with dementia presents a host of challenges. While there are a number of tips available for family members, the most... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
The Song of Lunch: Film Review
TV Movie aired Oct 2010 Based on a narrative poem by Christopher Reid, The Song of Lunch (2010) depicts two people having lunch together. What makes lunch... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
9 Realities of Caring for an Elderly Parent: Book Review
Published 2014 by Pressman Books At first glance, I expected 9 Realities of Caring for an Elderly Parent to be a guidebook, filled with objective lists and a lo... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Attending an Aging & Wellness Conference
Photo by Karen D. Austin. It's vital to connect with other professionals in your field. Attending conferences gives me the chance to observe best practices in... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Shoulder Pain and Ageism
Photo by Dan Iggers. Ten months ago, I started noticing pain in my right shoulder. It has taken me that long to find a medical professional to take my complaint... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Gum Health: Biomarker for Longevity and Health
Photo by Jeff Seldon of UK's DFID. Many people assume that gum disease is an isolated problem. However, gum disease can affect the health of other systems of th... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Quotes About Aging: O Through Z
Photo: Quinn Dombrowski. Here for your review is the last list of quotes about aging from my treasury. You can find the first two lists from this series here an... Read more
Posted on 28 June 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Quotes About Aging: G Through N
Photo by Raymond Zoller. I have a treasury of quotes about aging that I have been sharing via Twitter since 2012. Why not share these quotes here? This is the... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Hello, My Name Is Doris: Film Review
Released 1 April 2016. After watching Sally Field and Max Greenfield during their press junket address questions posed to them about this film, I have... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
When Breath Becomes Air: Book Review
Published 12 January 2016. Paul Kalanithi was both a man of science and a man of letters with a promising future when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer. Read more
Posted on 04 May 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH