Category: Live Well
“I was greatly elated by the discovery that there is a physiologic basis for the ancient theory that laughter is good medicine,” wrote Norman Cousins.
Unexpected health changes that require long-term care can occur at any age, though the likelihood increases with age. Someone turning age 65 today has a 70% chance of needing long-term care services and supports as they grow older, according to the U.S. Administration on Aging. I’m sure you know someone who has assisted an aging parent navigate […]
Once you get beyond the sentimental value of your belongings, you are still up against the logistics of how to get things out of your nest. Some stuff is easier to pass along to family than other stuff. Options for what’s left over: Sell, donate, or just “get rid of it!”
Spend time with Herb “ConsumerMan” Weisbaum and it will always include a pearl of wisdom. Herb lives, eats, and breathes consumer news. After 22 years and about 6,500 daily consumer tips, recently Herb hung up his headset for the last time and retired from Northwest Newsradio (KNWN). Thankfully, he’s still writing for Consumers’ Checkbook and hosting their […]
When you were a kid, did you find joy in spending time outdoors? For me, embracing activities outside was as natural as breathing. Today, my out-of-doors pursuits are more intentional but nonetheless enjoyable. And necessary. One positive outcome of the pandemic has had me looking at ways to weave more outdoor activities and meetings into […]
The King County Library System (KCLS) has another wonderful line-up of authors for their Fall Pioneers in Aging online author series. We hope you’ll register to attend each author in the series and join them for more lively learning! Aging Wisdom, along with our many of our friends, is proud to help KCLS by co-sponsoring these […]
As a Girl Scout, I learned how to put the motto “Be prepared” into practice. It has served me well throughout life, especially as I’ve gotten older. The motto has also served as a good reminder to prepare for a summer of heatwaves, potential health emergencies, and our occasional power outages. These always seems to […]
Travel for many of us has been put on hold over the past couple years due to the pandemic. It’s been particularly difficult for families that live any distance from one another. However, there’s good news! The prevalence and effectiveness of COVID vaccines and boosters, COVID test kits, along with regular use of KN95 and […]
Three out of five (61%) of adults over 60 feel they have more stuff than they need. And yet many of us find it emotionally painful to cull our belongings. While the physical labor of “right-sizing” is daunting, perhaps more powerful—and surprising—is the emotional challenge. For instance, you may feel that letting go of grandmother’s […]
They keep me on budget when I go grocery shopping. My lists are lifesavers, especially in this somewhat chaotic, unpredictable, pandemic-challenged world.The one list that doesn’t help, however, is my annual list of New Year’s resolutions. Sigh … this is the list by which I can no longer abide. But what can you do instead?
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