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• 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

• Reinventing Myself at Midlife, Again

  

  Newburgh, Indiana River Front. Photo by Karen D. Austin When I was in my mid twenties, I spent a lot of time creating a life plan. As I travel through life, I... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Quotes About Aging: A Through F

  

  Photo by SFView. Over the last four years, I've been scouring several venues for quotes about aging. Mind you, I do NOT necessarily agree with all of the... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Somebody Stole My Iron: Book Review

  

  Published 17 January 2014. Supporting one parent through a chronic illness is challenging enough. Author Vicki Tapia chronicles her experience supporting her... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Home for an Emptying Nester

  

  Photo by Greeblie. I have been a little quiet on the blog lately. Why? Change is in the air. We are moving from Kansas to Indiana this summer, so I've been... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Midlife Ennui

  

  Photo by LS Monocicio. I've been very detached lately. Low energy. I do suffer a little seasonal depression in January and February. However, this time I... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Mean Arterial Pressure: Biomarker of Health

  

  Photo by Christiana Care. There are a few different ways to view blood pressure. The most common is a reading of the systolic and diastolic functions, an ideal... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Between Death and Burial

  

  Photo by Don LaVange. People who know me in person recognize that diplomacy isn't my strongest suit. However, I do understand that the space between a person's... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2016 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH