Vitamins and Supplements for Older Adults When I was young, I avoided taking medicines, including vitamins and supplements. But with each birthday, I notice things don’t work as well as they used to. Now, my daily intake of vitamins could fill a small cabinet. Why is it that eating healthy
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Why Did I Say That? Recently, I emailed someone cheerfully saying, “I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.” She had recently lost someone very dear to her. Open mouth, insert foot. It is easy to toss careless words without considering where they may land. When life is going smoothly,
Sometimes, taking small steps can make a huge difference. Have you heard these excuses? I’ve never been good at math. I’m too old to learn a new language. I can’t swim because I’m afraid of water. I could never give up soda. New technology is too complicated for me. Many
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
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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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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