April 2011 - Time Goes By - The Network of Care

The Secrets (or Not) to Long Life

Last week in Great Falls, Montana, the world's oldest man died of natural causes. Walter Breuning was 114. Whenever someone reaches great age, usually 100 or more, it is tradition that a reporter from the local newspaper asks how he... Read More....

Published Thu, Apr 21 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Are You Taking Full Advantage of Medicare?

Four years ago or so, my physician recommended a colonoscopy. It was my first and it cost me a fortune – at least, by my retired income standards. Now, thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA, health care reform, Obamacare... Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 28 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 16 April 2011

Interesting Stuff is a weekly listing of short takes and links to web items that have caught my attention; some related to aging and some not, some useful and others just for fun. You are all encouraged to submit items... Read More...

Published Sat, Apr 16 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Old Feet and Fancy Shoes

Considering that I spent a dozen years or so of my childhood and teen years cramming my feet into toe shoes five days a week at ballet class and another 35 years prancing around daily in three-inch, strappy sandals or... Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 27 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: 1953

You never know who you're going to meet on the internet and I came to know Peter Tibbles (bio here) via email over the past couple of years. His extensive knowledge of most genres of music and his excellent taste... Read More...

Published Sun, Apr 24 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

NCOA Chronic Disease Workshop

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 80 percent of Americans 65 and older live with some form of chronic illness (pdf) – heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, arthritis, stroke, anxiety, osteoporosis and more. These...

Published Wed, Apr 20 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Adventures in Moving Far Away

Last week, on my post that was mostly about the new paint job in my apartment, Lee left this comment: ”Ronni, you and Celia started a conversation I'd like to eavesdrop on a little longer about moving to a new... Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

The Great American Freak Show

On Wednesday night, following President Obama's release of his non-legal, long-form Certificate of Live Birth, Jon Stewart, his sidekick Jason Jones and Stephen Colbert each pleaded – down on their knees in all but fact - with Donald Trump to... Read...

Published Fri, Apr 29 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

About Retirement

Yesterday in The New York Times, there was a terrific story by Al Baker about a police detective, a veteran of 40 years on the force, that has it all: human interest, crime statistics, department history, snitches, murder, mayhem and... Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 05 2011 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

Home Safety for Elders: Preventing Falls

Last Friday, we discussed home maintenance for elders. It was about general upkeep and decorating so I think it is important to talk about safety issues too. Twelve or 14 years ago, I ran the website of the Professional Team... Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 18 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF: 23 April 2011

Interesting Stuff is a weekly listing of short takes and links to web items that have caught my attention; some related to aging and some not, some useful and others just for fun. You are all encouraged to submit items... Read More...

Published Sat, Apr 23 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Unnecessary Personal Update

While discussing home maintenance for elders last week, I mentioned that I was having my apartment painted and as many of you commented, just the idea of it – taking down everything from the walls, moving furniture, the hassle of... Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 19 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Today's Big, Round-Number Birthday

Yes, it is one of those. I've reached age 70, a number in our years that requires notice. I will privately mark it with a salon visit to have the guy whack off about 12 or 14 inches of my... Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 07 2011 5:31 AM by TIME GOES BY

In-Laws, Outlaws and Granny Flats

We have been talking a lot this past week or so about housing – home maintenance, home safety, decorating, updating, painting and all. There is also, in our awful economic times a question, perhaps, of doubling up. Parents may need... Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 22 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

A Week's Worth of One Elder's Trivia

Monday posts are becoming problematic. I always write a day ahead and lately, my brain seems to take a holiday on Sundays leaving me both slothful and mute. I putter around, read a bit, take a walk, maybe watch a... Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 11 2011 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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