Growing Older - Deb Richmond, Author

Posted on November 6, 2024 by debric5

Keep reading. This article comes with a gift. Thirty-two years ago, I set aside many hobbies to attend college and become a teacher. My children were both in elementary school. I was a single mom, working three jobs and taking college classes. There was no time for dabbling in paint

Movies About Older People

Posted on October 4, 2024 by debric5

The Struggle Is Real: Movies About Older People For Older People I love watching movies about older people who face the same challenges I face. Maybe I enjoy reveling in my miseries, but, movies about older people give me hope to overcome the difficulties of getting older. SPOILER ALERT: You

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Explore more about Grandparenting

Grandma’s House – Grandma’s house (and Grandpa’s house) is a place for making sweet memories. Check out this page to find ideas for making a visit with the grandchildren fun, educational, and memorable.

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This is a page for quizzes on the olden days, movies, and oldies songs.

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Coping With Loss

Ideas on dealing with loss…

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Today’s Vocabulary: 25 New Words

Posted on September 10, 2024 by debric5

Do you sometimes get lost in today’s vocabulary? I remember when the word net meant something made of loosely connected strings that fishermen used, and peeps were tiny, fuzzy, yellow creatures waddling around the barnyard. Language changes rather quickly. Around 1000 new words are added to the dictionary each year.

A Journey of Memories

Posted on August 27, 2024 by debric5

A Special Gift Idea Have you ever given a journey of memories? It may be only August, but I’m already thinking of Christmas gifts. How do you buy something for a generation of people like my 84-year-old dad, who never valued possessions? One can only give so many warm blanket

Finding the Courage on a Downhill Run

Posted on August 13, 2024 by debric5

I’m not good at finding the courage to face my fears. I’m a coward. If there’s an activity that could embarrass me, I’ll avoid it. If the threat of sudden death is involved, let me run and hide. When pain lurks on any side of the equation, count me out.

Alzheimer’s Risk Reducers

Posted on July 10, 2024 by debric5

Anyone who has seen the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease will be motivated to keep an eye on risk factors. Having risk factors does not mean you will get Alzheimer’s Disease, but having those factors can increase the chances of dealing with dementia in later life. There are many Alzheimer’s risk

Digital Tools for Older People

Posted on July 1, 2024 by debric5

Are you tech-savvy or technologically challenged? Many digital tools for older people can make our lives easier. Most of these take some time to learn to use, but many are worth the learning effort. Check out some of my favorite digital tools for older people, like me and maybe you.

Reflecting on Retirement: Finding My New Normal

Posted on June 18, 2024 by debric5

A New Challenge As I spend time reflecting on retirement, I realized I’m my education is not yet complete. Who would have thought learning to live the life of retirement would have a learning curve. But it does. There are old habits to leave behind and new challenges to

The struggle to lose weight

Posted on June 4, 2024 by debric5

They say the struggle to lose weight becomes more challenging as you get older. I wouldn’t know. For me, older and the battle to stay thin started the minute I graduated from high school. According to one online writer facing the struggle to lose weight: Brain cells die. Skin cells