September 2017 - Time Goes By - The Network of Care

INTERESTING STUFF – 30 September 2017

HENRY LOWENSTERN ON FALLING A week ago, I posted an important story about falling prevention. That prompted TGB reader, Henry Lowenstern to email this follow-up ditty titled, Vanishing Vanity: I constantly think about forestalling my ever present fear...

Published Sat, Sep 30 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

A Portrait of Elders on the Internet and a Book Giveaway

Did you know that the number one reason people 65 and older use social networking websites is to connect with family? I suppose I could have guessed that but since I don't participate in social networks beyond publishing Time Goes... Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 29 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Adapting to the Changes of Old Age

Being about midway into old age now, it seems to me that changes great and small come barreling down the pike lickety-split – that there are many more arriving at a much faster rate than at previous ages of life.... Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 27 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

A Matter of Life and Death Or...

The cruel Graham-Cassidy repeal-and-replace the ACA healthcare bill. Yes, life and death. Because if this bill passes thousands of Americans will die. Let me walk you through it. If passed, Graham-Cassidy will end up killing sick Americans because it...

Published Mon, Sep 25 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: JAM

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, Sep 24 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 23 September 2017

SAFETY FEATURES FOR ELDERS IN NEW CARS Writing in The New York Times, long-time health reporter Jane Brody tells us that contrary to popular belief, elders are generally safe drivers: ”When a crash occurs involving an older driver, it tends... Read More...

Published Sat, Sep 23 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Too Old to Fall

Are you age 65 or older and live at home? If so, in any given year, you have almost a one in three chance of falling. If you live in a care home, you have a 50 percent chance. This... Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 22 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

A Question of Organ Recitals

A few days ago in a comment, a reader made an approving reference to a friend who refused to take part in groups of old people who indulge in “organ recitals” - that supposedly clever but disparaging phrase for discussion... Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 20 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

What Medigap Changes Mean For Elders

[EDITORIAL NOTE: Today's post is a bit wonkier than I usually publish but it is important for U.S. readers who will become eligible for Medicare in the next two years, and for current beneficiaries too. It shouldn't be hard to... Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 18 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: 1925

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, Sep 17 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

INTERESTING STUFF – 16 September 2017

PETER TIBBLES' BIRTHDAY Today is the birthday of TimeGoesBy's inimitable Sunday musicologist. I'm not sure which one exactly but it's in the area of early 70s. His musical knowledge is phenominally wide and deep, and he's funny too...

Published Sat, Sep 16 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

And Chemo Begins

On Wednesday, my first chemotherapy session took place and I was happy to have a friend do the driving and stay with me because I was more apprehensive than I had been going into surgery three months ago. Part of... Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 15 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Finding New Friends in Old Age

EDITORIAL REMINDER: One of the reasons Time Goes By is such a friendly place to have a conversation is that from day one, no commenter has been allowed to personally attack me or anyone who posts a comment. Disagree about... Read More...

Published Wed, Sep 13 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

You and Me and Flu Season

EDITORIAL NOTE: Several readers suggested I replace the far right photo in the banner with a screen grab from the video interview I posted on Saturday. I thought that was a pretty good idea, so I did it. See above.... Read More...

Published Mon, Sep 11 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

ELDER MUSIC: Classical Gas Part 7

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, Sep 10 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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INTERESTING STUFF – 30 September 2017

A Portrait of Elders on the Internet and a Book Giveaway

Adapting to the Changes of Old Age

A Matter of Life and Death Or...

ELDER MUSIC: JAM

INTERESTING STUFF – 23 September 2017

Too Old to Fall

A Question of Organ Recitals

What Medigap Changes Mean For Elders

ELDER MUSIC: 1925

INTERESTING STUFF – 16 September 2017

And Chemo Begins

Finding New Friends in Old Age

You and Me and Flu Season

ELDER MUSIC: Classical Gas Part 7