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The Search for a Butt-friendly Recliner
Our recliners are getting to be a pain in the butt. Literally. As we age, our furniture choices have switched from style to comfort
May 12, 20244 min read


Lost in Translation: Navigating Generational Catchphrases
We all use phrases from TV or movies such as in the Capital One commercial “What’s in your wallet?” Catchphrases are part of the common...
Apr 21, 20244 min read


Demystifying Senior Living
Recently our community held a seminar: ‘Demystifying Senior Living’. I wondered why people thought senior living was mystifying.
Apr 7, 20244 min read


What? The Most Common Word for Hearing-Challenged People
In senior communities, you’re bound to bump into hearing-challenged people. Sometimes literally - they don't hear you coming!
Mar 24, 20244 min read


Eek-y-creaky Body and Mystery Maladies
This morning when I got up, my body was as stiff as an ironing board. Is this what old age is? Stiff bodies and Mystery Maladies?
Mar 17, 20244 min read


Dementia Distress - A Watchface Worrywart
Every time I forget something I ask myself, “Is this the first sign of dementia? In a senior community, it's a common worry.
Mar 10, 20244 min read


You Need a Thicker Skin
In my youth, mom told me, “You need thicker skin.” It was a metaphor. Now that I'm older it's not a metaphor - it's reality.
Jan 21, 20244 min read


The Oldest Thing in Your House
A Facebook post asked, “What’s the oldest thing in your house?” A lot of us jest, “Me.” But many people own things older than themselves.
Jan 7, 20244 min read


Losing Things: Lost in (a Small) Space
It’s so frustrating to lose things, especially things you had in your hands moments ago.
Dec 31, 20234 min read


Senior Wish List
A senior’s Christmas wish list is different than someone younger. We don’t want stuff. Most of us have downsized,
Dec 10, 20234 min read


Memories: In My Life
As I listened to the Beatles song In My Life, I wondered if John Lennon foresaw the song's meaning to someone in their 80s.
Dec 3, 20234 min read


Changes Through Nine Decades
When my friend turned 80, I realized I’ve lived through nine decades since the 1940s, I’ve been musing in the changes over those decades.
Nov 26, 20235 min read


Things for Seniors to Worry About
Living in the sunshine state, we Floridians worry about alligators, Florida panthers, pythons, and believe it or not, puppies. Puppies?
Nov 12, 20234 min read


What Does Retired Mean?
Does retirement mean relaxing or having time to do the things you love? What if it means spending most of your time 'working?' Is that bad?
Nov 4, 20234 min read


Do You Have a Story to Tell?
Do you have a story to tell? My neighbor wants to write a book about her life, and she's had an exciting one. How would you tell your story?
Oct 21, 20235 min read


Seniors and Early Bird Specials
People joke about seniors and early bird specials. But it's not just the savings. We need extra time to digest our food.
Sep 30, 20234 min read


Are Seniors Set in Their Ways?
I’m not sure I even know what set in their ways means. Google says, “behaving in the same way over many years and not wanting to change.
Sep 16, 20236 min read


Another Sleepless Night?
Do you have sleepless nights? Experts say things like avoid blue light. I think the experts ignore what awakens seniors - aches and pains.
Sep 10, 20234 min read


Bedtime - A Whole New Meaning for Seniors
For seniors, bedtime can seem like it takes half the night. A light-hearted look at what we do to get ready for bed.
Aug 27, 20235 min read


Photographs and Memories
In search of storage space, I sifted through hundreds of photos, painfully choosing which to keep. I felt like I was losing some of my life
Aug 6, 20235 min read
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