Thegenaboveme

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• Living While Dying

  

  Published October 2, 2012. As a retired English teacher, I enjoy fiction that focuses on books. I have a virtual bookshelf on Goodreads that I call "books... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Preparing for a Colonoscopy

  

  Colonoscopy prep items (Note: I am not authorized to give medical advice or prescribe treatment. This post is only for raising awareness of the issue and sharin... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Inspiring Legacies of Fitness

  

  Jack LaLanne, fitness celebrity. Photo by nathancremisino. I am very inspired by mature athletes. I maintain a post about them. Because so many people are... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Met a WW2 Vet Today

  

  Martin Weibel, WW2 Veteran On Mondays I volunteer at Kansas Masonic Home here in Wichita, Kansas. I help call bingo in the afternoons in the skilled nursing... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• All Gone: Dementia Memoir with Recipes

  

  Published September 27, 2012 I continue to read memoirs about caregivers supporting a family member with dementia. I do so because memory changes affect each... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Working Actors, 90 Plus

  

  Christopher Lee b. 1922Photo by avda-foto. In Sunset Boulevard (1950), Hollywood newcomer Joe Gillis contents with Norma Desmond, a fading Hollywood star. The... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Twitter Handles with an Aging Twist

  

  My Twitter Profile @TheGenAboveMe In another couple of weeks, I'll reach my two year mark since joining Twitter. Beginning in June of 2012, I have enjoyed... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• A Berry-licious Lighter Dessert

  

  Berries pair well with Reddi-Wip®. I am participating in a Vibrant Influencer network campaign for Reddi-wip®. I am receiving a fee for posting;... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• The Story of My Father

  

  Published June 8, 2004 For the last four years, I have been trying to learn more about Alzheimer's Disease. As a retired English teacher, I frequently have... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Comforting the Bereaved

  

  Published May 6, 2014 Aging affords many opportunities for sharing long-developed talents. Aging also provides opportunities for continued growth and... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• A Legacy of Pioneer Mothers

  

  My great-great grandmother Mary Ann Ward Webb My house echoes with the voices of my pioneer ancestors. I am a fifth generation Mormon woman, and I feel this... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Rate of Total Knee Replacements

  

  Edward Ferguson. I have a little arthritis in my knees. At this point, they aren't bothering me enough to seek medical care. However, many people my age or... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Longevity Predicted by SRT

  

  Photo by Harry Harris. Yesterday, a friend of mine posted a link to the Death Clock on his Facebook page. According to this simple test, I can expect to live... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Best of Boomer Blogs, Spring into Action

  

  Photo by BumbleB2na. Midlife is a time for springing into action. See what these bloggers have to say about how the Baby Boomers are using their time. Are they... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Routine Is King

  

  Photo collage by practicalowl. I have trouble being productive unless I stick to a routine. Does the trouble lie with age-related challenges to energy and... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• APA's 21 Guidelines for Working with Older Adults

  

  Photo by LeShaines123. The American Psychological Association (APA) recognizes that working with older adults requires special consideration. Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Philomena: Late-life Reconciliation

  

  Released 27 November 2013. People are storytelling animals. We develop narratives to create meaning in our lives. We also use narratives to persuade others to... Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Movies About Children and Older Adults

  

  Photo by Blackout14. After watching well over 130 films featuring older adults, I noticed that there are many that explore inter-generational relationships. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Calcium Carbonate

  

  Photo by HBarrison. I have not had the opportunity to visit the White Cliffs of Dover, part of England's coastline. However, I have been taking 1 antacid pill... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Quantifying Wisdom

  

  Photo by jinterwas. Wisdom is an elusive trait. It's easier to provide examples of wise people than it is to provide an abstract definition of this... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH