Thegenaboveme
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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 ( 496 )
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Buy Jewelry That Will Age Well
Photo by Stacie Stacie StacieFor two years, I have been volunteering at Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that is home for almost 200 seniors. Read more
Posted on 22 September 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Older Americans 2012 Federal Report
Graphic by Heng Swee LimAs a former English teacher, I tend to value the more qualitative approach to processing the human experience. Read more
Posted on 15 September 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
The Donut Hole Is Closing
Photo by Sun BrockieMedicare Part D is a government-sponsored insurance program that subsidizes beneficiaries' prescriptions. If you don't understand the basics... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Embracing My Age
Photo by brutapesquisaEach morning, I wake up facing this choice: Do I fight to look younger, or do I just let Father Time have his way with me? Read more
Posted on 29 August 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Subtle and Atypical Heart Attack Symptoms
Photo by Ally AubryComic, actress, and talk show host Rosie O’Donnell and I are the same age, and she suffered a heart attack this month. Read more
Posted on 22 August 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
A Detached Retina Needs Immediate Care
Photo by Michael YanAs we age, we are subject to wear and tear of the body, including the eyes. Many realize that older adults often are at risk for various... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
More Seniors Than Ever: Population Pyramids
Photo by Nestor_PSEvery society has a shape for how the various generations relate to each other. Because of fertility rates, war, famine, disease, and... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Sundowning: Agitation in the Evening
Photo by Fr AntunesI have to admit that I avoid visiting skilled nursing facilities (SNF) in the late afternoon and early evening. Read more
Posted on 23 July 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Put Down the Book and Go Visiting
Photo by SP8254Today I delivered an early birthday present to my friend Gladys, who will turn 102 at the end of this month. I gave her a book about the 1875... Read more
Posted on 16 July 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Chasing the Older Boomers
Photo by Renato PequitoI have recently learned that as one of the youngest members of the Baby Boomer generation, I can be described as a Generation Jones-er,... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Hospital-induced Delirium
Photo by Alex LightWhen an older adult is hospitalized, family members are already upset and concerned. Then often the patient falls into a state of agitation,... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Protein Intake for Older Adults
Photo by Paula Steele aka pixieclipxOlder adults often struggle to maintain a proper diet. Protein is one area that might suffer because of problems with... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Social Security Fixes: Increase Taxes Or Cut Benefits?
Photo by 401K2012 I’d rather blog about every other dimension of aging but finances, but I should probably annually revisit the topic of Social Security. Read more
Posted on 22 June 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Books on Aging
Photo by Tourist on EarthAs a former college English teacher, I'm using my skill as a voracious reader to learn more about active aging. Here is a list with... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Head-to-Toe Risks for Falls
Photo by sheilaz413People will mention that a parent or grandparent has starting falling with frequency. The cause for such falls can be manifold. Read more
Posted on 06 June 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH -
Older Adults Who Are Athletes
Photo of Jack LaLanne by nathancremisinoToo often, the general population defines older adults by their limitations. While it is true that as a group, older... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2012 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, LIFE COACH
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