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• Life with Father: Ship Shaped

  

  Dad and his girls, circa 1974. My dad is the oldest of three boys, so becoming a parent of three girls was probably a bit of a culture shock for him. I am the... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Robert G. Peck's Tasks for Older Adults

  

  Photo by Wunkai. Like many, I have an interest in the spiritual development of older adults. I hope to achieve greater spiritual development for myself as I age. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Mature Adults Embrace Their Wild Minds

  

  Photo by geebee2007. When talking with people about wellness in late adulthood, many stay focused on the body. However, wellness includes emotional, social and... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• LGBT Right to LTC

  

  Photo by Eric.Parker The demographics of older adults are shifting in the next two decades. Not only will the percentages of older adults increase, but the... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Life Span Vs. Life Expectancy

  

  4 Generations: Photo by Jun's World. It's impossible to know precisely how long you will live. Nevertheless, many seek information on life expectancy so that... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Pomp and Circumstance

  

  Dr. Nicole Rogers and Karen D. Austin Photo by Michael S. Austin. Since August 2010, I've been pursuing a graduate degree in Aging Studies. The discipline is... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Mother's Day Reflections: Literacy Lessons

  

  Mom and Me - June 1965. The book of Genesis claims that Adam named the animals prior to Eve's appearance in the Garden of Eden. I have a hard time accepting tha... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Solar Shield®: Practical and Stylish Eyewear

  

  I received a free sample of Dioptics Solar Shield sunglassesvia Vibrant Nation's Vibrant Influencer Network. Spring has finally arrived. The storm clouds have... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Register with API for Info on Alz

  

  Photo by Ian Sane. A sponsored post on behalf of Alzheimer's Prevention Initiative (API). On Mondays, I call bingo at a skilled nursing center near my home. Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Older Drivers Practice Self-Regulation

  

  Photo by theackshay. Many people hold the stereotype that older drivers cause a lot of crashes. While driving does grow difficult for older adults, younger... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Dystextia: Sign of Brain Trouble

  

  Photo by David365. Strokes all too often go undiagnosed despite efforts to increase awareness of the signs and risk factors. Add to the signs the phenomenon of... Read more

  Posted on 08 April 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Movies About Love & Sex for People 50 Plus

  

  Photo by Amy Loves Yah. It's sometimes difficult for young people to imagine, but older adults need love and sexual contact. Yes, sometimes age-related issues... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Aging Disgracefully

  

  Photo by Generationbass. Now that I have crossed over into the territory labeled “mature woman,” what is my strategy for facing the challenges of aging? Am I... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Movies About Mature Artists

  

  Art by Grandma Moses as photographed by Bosc D'Anjou. Creativity is not the sole property of the young. People develop and grow throughout the lifespan. The wor... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Polypharmacy

  

  Photo by e-MagineArt. Modern medicine provides us with many life-saving prescription drugs. Medications support greater health for many. However, people taking... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Silver Tsunami on the Silver Screen

  

  Photo by Patrick Feller. Growing up at the tail end of the Baby Boom, I have spent decades watching my slightly older peers influence culture in a big way.... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Guest Blog Posts by @TheGenAboveMe

  

  Photo by GollyGForce. I have had the good fortune to write guest posts for others' blogs. Here is an archive of these posts. Enjoy! Changing Aging with Bill... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Movies Depicting Alzheimer's Disease

  

  Photo by Simon Shek. Alzheimer's Disease radically interferes with a person's life. It affects the sense of self, relationships, activities of daily living. Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH

• Grief Vs Depression and DSM-5 Criteria

  

  Photo by aussiegall. Over the years, my ability to identify emotions has broadened. Like the legendary example of Eskimos having multiple words for snow, I'm... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HEALTH, LIFE COACH, PSYCHOLOGY

• Confessions of a Claymate

  

  Photo by theilr. When I was a teen in the 1970s, I didn't have the conventional celebrity crushes. Growing up, I listened to my parents' LPs, so I was more... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH