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 ( 462 )
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Exercise to Increase Bone Density
Photo by smcgee. In September of this year, I found out that my bones are below the ideal limits for density. I don't have osteoporosis--yet. The range I'm in i... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Give Holiday Cheer
makelessnoise. The holidays can be a joyous time of gathering with friends and family. However, some older adults struggle with loneliness and depression at thi... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Best of Boomer Blogs, 2013 in Review
Photo by Kennymatic. As 2013 comes to a close, Rita, Amy, Tom, Karen Martin--the contributors from Best of the Boomer Blogs--take a look back. Which posts wer... Read more
Posted on 22 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Mismatched Gifts
Photo by reikhavoc. When it's close to Christmas, people will ask me, "What do you want?" I have a hard time answering. After the holidays, people will ask,... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
2013 Top Ten Posts
Photo by LEOL30. As 2013 comes to a close, I'm looking over the statistics to see which posts written this year got the most views. As with 2012, posts about... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Ossified Roles, Shifting Roles
Photo by Go Dakshin. No matter the time of year, family reunions usually involve family members playing particular roles. I have developed in many ways since I... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Benediction: Lives Reviewed
Released Feb 2013 by Knopf Kent Haruf presents a novel spoken sotto voce and focused on the last days of a 77-year-old hardware store owner, Dad Lewis and his... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Widowed Support Groups
Photo by megaroo. The loss of a spouse is one of the most devastating events of a person's life. In fact, the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory lists "death of... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Sharing Photos
Photo by Fulvio. Disclosure: I am participating in the Verizon Boomer Voices program and have been provided with a device and six months of service in exchange... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
The Ultimate Performance Art: Love
Central Recover Press 2013 I've noticed that there are a lot of books about caregiving. I've had the opportunity to read several. Surprisingly, I haven't reache... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Best of Boomer Blogs, Qs & As
Photo by Oberazzi. Being a life-long learner is key to enjoying a high quality of life. Not only does this engage you mentally and emotionally, learning gives... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
My JFK Memory
Detail of photo taken by Seansieat theNational Portrait Gallery Even though I am a Boomer, I cannot provide a specific answer to the question, "Where were you... Read more
Posted on 22 November 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Calcium and Bone Health
Photo detail by faria!. I recently received a DXA scan and found out that I have osteopenia, a level of bone density that is lower than "good" but higher than... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Professional Personal Historians
Photo courtesy of Jill Staggs, pictured. Some of my most treasured possessions are personal histories about my own ancestors. Creating and reading personal... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Special Exits
Released September 2010 by Fantagraphic Books. After seeing Special Exits on several lists for outstanding graphic novels, I decided to see how the author /... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Personal History Basics
Photo by andwhatsnext. Every person has a story to tell. Stories help us to preserve culture on the grand scale. What was life like during the Depression and th... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Best of Boomer Blogs #330
Photo of a Dream Catcher by Ayelvee. This week, Boomer bloggers write about dreams or nightmares in one form or another. See what they have to say about... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Technology and Quality of Life
Verizon Products on Parade. Disclosure: I am participating in the Verizon Boomer Voices program and have been provided with a device and six months of service i... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
The Night Guest
Released Oct. 1, 2013. Beyond the glowing fires of home and hearth are a number of horrors we prefer not to examine too closely. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Plotkin Describes Life Stages
Photo by AdamSelwood. As I move through the lifespan, I can more clearly see the various roles people play based in part on their age. Stage theory in psycholog... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH