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Seniors Look Better When They Smile
Seniors Look Better When They Smile A saying among seniors goes “Old age is not for the weak in heart.” To grow older successfully one must have a sense of humor, a willingness to accept change, and a deep … Continue reading
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Tagged Humor, lifestyle, mature living, seniors, traveling
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It’a a Matter of Balance
It’s A Matter of Balance Balance: Not just for circus artists walking a tightrope, balance is a skill we all take for granted. You see it in toddlers just learning to walk as they test out various forms of … Continue reading
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Falling Down the Right Way
I am the queen of falling. One day last winter my husband slipped on the ice and I had to help him up “You don’t fall down right. I need to show you how.” Well, I didn’t exactly fall down … Continue reading
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The need for Shingles Vaccine
If you are age 50 or older, consider that getting a shingles vaccine is an investment in a healthy old age. I have observed several friends struggle with shingles and its nasty aftermath—post herpetic neuralgia. PHN is a fancy word … Continue reading
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Retirement: The Good Life
Someone recently said, “I’ll be glad when I retire and will have lots of spare time.” My unsaid thought: Don’t bet on having a lot of extra time. In the first place retirement means different things for different people. There … Continue reading
Invisible Illness Awareness Week
On a more serious note than my usual posts, today is the first day of Invisible Illness Awareness Week September 13-19 2010. Lisa Copen, living and coping with one of the most painful of chronic illnesses–Rhematoid Arthritis–founded Rest Ministries in 1996 … Continue reading
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