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ELDER MUSIC: Sweetheart of the Rodeo

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, Jan 29 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Excellent Tool for Doctor Visit

For good reasons that are not pertinent to this post, in November I fired my doctor. Five or six weeks later, after an hour with my new primary care physician, I was pleased to feel that I had found someone... Read More...

Published Wed, Jan 25 2017 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

What Normal Aging is Like – Part 1 of 2

If you spent any time at all with an assortment of media, you can be forgiven for believing that getting old is a disease. (Some scientists and others believe that's all it is and are working hard, spending billions of... Read More...

Published Tue, Oct 29 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

What Normal Aging is Like – Part 2 of 2

In yesterday's post on normal aging, we covered the five senses, skin, heart and lungs, stamina and strength along with bones and joints. Keep in mind that aging is not a disease. It is a developmental process and the normal... Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 30 2013 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Medicare in Peril

Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan has wanted to privatize Medicare ever since he first went to Congress 18 years ago. Now, with a new president on deck, he sees his chance. And just in case that “privatize” word feels a... Read More...

Published Fri, Nov 18 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Ageism, RIP Zacherele and Happy Halloween

AGEIST LANGUAGE A few weeks ago, freelance writer Debbie Reslock interviewed me about ageist language, particularly people's penchant for calling old folks “honey,” “sweetie,” "dearie," etc. Reslock's story was published last week at...

Published Mon, Oct 31 2016 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

The Essence of Elders

One of the highest compliments there is, is this: “I've always known that; why didn't I know it before." It occurs when hearing or reading something that initially sounds obvious, but on further thought is so right and true that... Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 28 2009 2:35 AM by TIME GOES BY

Mental Health Day No. 1

Do you ever just feel like throwing it all in for awhile? Don't get me wrong. I like doing this blog. A lot. Although at minimum it gives me a reason to get out of bed every day, that is... Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 16 2014 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

Mental Health Day No. 2

What an interesting and fruitful discussion we had on Tuesday on the post about retirement living preferences. If you haven't read the comments, you should. You will be enlightened. Elizabeth left a comment that may or may not have been... Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 17 2014 5:30 AM by TIME GOES BY

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ELDER MUSIC: Sweetheart of the Rodeo

Excellent Tool for Doctor Visit

What Normal Aging is Like – Part 1 of 2

What Normal Aging is Like – Part 2 of 2

Medicare in Peril

Ageism, RIP Zacherele and Happy Halloween

The Essence of Elders

Mental Health Day No. 1

Mental Health Day No. 2

Elders' Mortgage/Foreclosure Crisis

A Little Levity to Lighten the Load

How Do You Feel About Your Appearance?

Richard J. Klade at ESP

Crabby's Vocabulary Complaints

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