Is cannabis use increasing among older adults? UC San Diego School of Medicine says yes. Older adults recovering from surgeries, alleviating conditions such as insomnia or seeking pain relief are among the users: https://bit.ly/3yeq8yv Don’t take too high a dose, says Dr. Juan Sanchez-Ramos, researcher and professor of neurology at the University of South Florida. This...Read More
Nancy Deutsch, The Empathic Organizerempathicorganizer@gmail.com Think archeological dig, uncover, discover what you can do to expand your office space in these Covid-19 days. Step 1: Photograph your office space to “see” it objectively. Step 2: Check out what that photo reveals about the “nest of your life.” Do you now see reasons behind the frustration...Read More
Read this fascinating article on how we might eliminate negative stereotypes around aging to boost our spirits and overall health when we are made to feel ‘old’ by our community. The Modern Elder Academy in Mexico is one way!Read More
Article by Paula Marie Usrey Greetings from the West Coast to our 50+ friends in the Coming of Age community. From coast to coast, those of us 50+ represent more than a third of the population in the United States and we’re continuing to grow! Sharing from Coast to Coast I just learned about your...Read More
The US edition of the Guardian newspaper in England published an article in November 2018 on the importance of working in our later years as lifespan has increased. The article is by Robin McKie, Science Editor. Click here to read the original article. A football training session for seniors. As a society we are staying...Read More
DON’T WAIT ‘TIL THE LAST MINUTE! Jacqueline Olds, MD Most men don’t think that much about friendships during their working life because the workplace supplies some friendships; and families, if a man has one, take up so much energy, time and love. But many men express some regret about not keeping in better touch with...Read More
How Brains Change in Old Age (Article from timegoesby.net/weblog/) Following my 12-hour surgery last year, I was plagued with what I learned is popularly called “anesthesia brain,” a relative of “chemo brain.” Among the symptoms are Confusion Difficulty concentrating Difficulty finding the right word Difficulty multitasking Being disorganized Feeling of mental fogginess Short attention span Inability...Read More
This is a great blog post by Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. on Still Here: Embracing Aging, Changing, and Dying by Ram Dass. You can view the full post here and other content by Carol Orsborn at her website carolorsborn.com. STILL HERE Ah, the privilege of living larger than life—something I’ve longed to experience through my achievements, by doing. With...Read More
Let’s Retire the Word “Retire” By Jeannette Paladino In 1935, the year I was born, the Social Security Act was passed providing “old-age benefits” to people who reached 65 years of age and could now retire with a guaranteed income. Age 65 was then the life expectancy. If the lawmakers who created this benefit...Read More
IF NOT NOW, WHEN? LIVE LIFE! by Dr. Louise Driscoll Each and every one of us is meant to have an amazing life, a successful life, a happy life. Wow. Just wow. Do we believe this? Have we ever believed this? Do we believe it now? Whether we believe it now, ever have or never...Read More
