July 2016 - Time Goes By - The Network of Care

Annual Extreme Heat Advisory for Elders Plus an Extra Treat

A lot of important, even crucial things in life are really dry and boring to read. This is one of them. So I've arranged a treat for you at the end, but only if you read all the way through.... Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 01 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Growing Old in a New World

Last Saturday afternoon, I listened to the final episode of Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Companion, ended now after 42 years of weekly broadcasts. The show had been recorded the evening before at the Hollywood Bowl and President Barack Obama called...

Published Wed, Jul 06 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

What is Old People's Voice and Why Does It Happen?

A few days ago, TGB reader and my good friend Wendl left a comment wondering about her recent vocal changes: ”...weaker, cracky, hoarse, reedy, phlegmy, etc. I think my vocal cords actually started changing when I retired and stopped talking... Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 11 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Seasons - Autumn

This Sunday Elder Music column was launched in December of 2008. By May of the following year, one commenter, Peter Tibbles, had added so much knowledge and value to my poor attempts at musical presentations that I asked him to... Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 17 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 23 July 2016

THE LAST CAROUSEL CRAFTSMEN Remember carousels? I loved them when I was a kid. I still do. I suppose for today's kids they seem tame compared to the thrill rides at big amusement parks. Too bad. They are so beautiful... Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 23 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

A Meditation on Making New Friends While Old

Judging by the number of online stories about loneliness and feeling alone many, many people are longing for a close friend. A best friend. Most of all, someone to trust. These articles are usually written by people much younger than... Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 29 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Independence Day 2016

Each year we celebrate the The Declaration of Independence with parades, backyard barbecues and fireworks. All good things but it is also a good thing now and then to re-read or re-listen to the words of this powerful document that... Read More...

Published Mon, Jul 04 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Seasons - Summer Part 2

This Sunday Elder Music column was launched in December of 2008. By May of the following year, one commenter, Peter Tibbles, had added so much knowledge and value to my poor attempts at musical presentations that I asked him to... Read More...

Published Sun, Jul 10 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 16 July 2016

SECRETARY CLINTON COMMITS TO EXPANDING SOCIAL SECURITY At their appearance together last Tuesday (which this week feels like a month ago) as Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Secretary Hillary Clinton for president, she adopted Sanders's position on...

Published Sat, Jul 16 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Recovery Time in Old Age

So far in my old age – I am 75 – I have been lucky in my health (I say that with multiple knockings on wood). I have no intrusive afflictions, no conditions, no diseases, nothing that requires medication. I... Read More...

Published Fri, Jul 22 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Weeping with Joy at Clinton's Nomination

* * * I sure did surprise myself when that happened yesterday evening. I had written something else for today but then I turned on television, the Democratic convention, and burst into tears – tears of joy - when Secretary... Read More...

Published Wed, Jul 27 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 2 July 2016

THE BERLIN CANDY BOMBER As many of us at TGB recall or, perhaps, learned in school or from our parents, at the end of World War II, Germany was divided. Berlin was partially controlled by the Soviets, who held it... Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 02 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

How to Combat Ageism

Did you see the Fourth of July public service announcement (PSA) about patriotism that John Cena released for this holiday? The one-minute video that is a masterpiece of how age should be treated? Ha! If you read Wednesday's post in... Read More....

Published Fri, Jul 08 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

What to Expect From the Free Medicare Wellness Visit

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, includes several benefits for Medicare beneficiaries including a Welcome to Medicare Wellness Visit. This is not a substitute for a more extensive physicial exam but a way for your physician to ask some......

Published Wed, Jul 13 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

The Deadly World We Live in Now

As I set about writing today's post yesterday morning, pulling together notes and links on a health-related story, the teevee news droning in the background interrupted itself with the announcement of shootings in Baton Rouge. It took me a couple...

Published Mon, Jul 18 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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