When I was a little girl, electronic devices were nowhere to be found. My family didn’t get a television set until 1969 when my dad wanted to watch the Apollo 11 moon landing. For indoor fun, I turned to coloring pages, storybooks, empty cardboard boxes, and paper dolls. Thinking back
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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
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.
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
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
As I leave the public school system, having spent 45 years in and out of school, I’ve seen many changes, some for the better. Today’s classroom does not resemble the schoolroom I entered in 1967, where we spent the mornings playing “Button, Button, Who Has the Button?” According to the
Do you ever feel homesick for days gone by? I do. Not only do I miss the people who are not around anymore, I miss the world of my childhood. I get homesick for days gone by when I drive past a grand old house I used to visit as
I must be a slow learner. Despite getting decent grades in public school and earning some Latin-sounding award on my college diploma, I’ve spent almost 45 years in the educational system. I did manage to escape without peeing my pants even once, so there’s one thing to be proud of.
The Number of Things Last week was Pi Day – 3.14. So I thought it wise to consider the number of things. Here are 25 number facts you probably didn’t know you didn’t know. Actually, there are a lot more than 25 facts, but who’s counting? Math Geek Numbers Facts
Have you noticed how difficult it can be to see a doctor these days? If you get past the automated phone system, you might be able to schedule an appointment six months from now. As the medical field changes and I grow older, I tend to google search for solutions