Category: Elders
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RealTalk|Who Is Your Favorite Elder?
Every generation needs elders—not to control, criticize or demand that younger people live as they did, but to breathe life, knowledge and hard-earned wisdom into those coming behind them. But the exchange should move both ways. The elder says, “Let me show you what life taught me.” The younger generation says, “Let me show you…
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Preparing for Your Senior Years |Chapter 9: Learning to Advocate for Yourself
Do you know your doctor’s name, your diagnosis, and exactly why you are calling the clinic? Learning to advocate for yourself is not about being difficult—it is about being prepared, asking questions, keeping records, and making sure your concerns are understood. In Chapter 9 of Preparing for Your Senior Years, we are talking about how…
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Preparing for Your Senior Years | Chapter 7 The Emotional Side of Aging
We prepare our finances, organize our important documents and make changes to our homes. But how do we prepare emotionally for the person we are becoming? Aging can bring changes in our bodies, independence, relationships, identity and sense of purpose. Those changes may come with grief and fear—but they can also bring clarity, wisdom and…
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H&W|Loving Our Elders Through the Aging Process
Watching someone you love grow older can be hard. Their body changes. Pain may become more complicated. Healing may take longer. Independence may look different. And sometimes the family is searching desperately for one answer when the truth is that an aging body may be carrying decades of history. After nine years working in the…
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H&W|Heat. Aging. PNW
Wednesday Health & Wellness 🌡️ When the Heat Isn’t Just Uncomfortable… It Can Be Dangerous Seattle isn’t known for extreme heat, and many homes still don’t have air conditioning. But for older adults, people living with chronic pain, or anyone recovering from an illness, hot weather can quickly become more than just uncomfortable. Today, let’s…
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RealTalk|Elder Wisdom
Tuesday Real Talk 🌻 Some of life’s greatest lessons aren’t found online or in a classroom. They’re found sitting across from someone who has lived through joy, heartbreak, failure, forgiveness, and resilience. Today we’re talking about the value of Elder Wisdom and why taking the time to listen to those who have walked before us…
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H&W|Dementia
Have you ever had a parent, grandparent, or loved one experience dementia? Today I’m sharing lessons I learned while working in rehabilitation and elder care, along with practical ways families can support loved ones with patience, dignity, and compassion. 🌻
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H&W|Aging Parents
As our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and older loved ones age, the family dynamic often begins to shift in ways we never expected. Today, after several conversations with elderly patients and their families, I found myself reflecting on the realities of aging, caregiving, transportation challenges, falls, medical appointments, and the emotional adjustments that come with…
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RealTalk|Your Foundation Matters More Than You Think
This weekend I finally realized something important: My standards, values, and strong reactions to life did not come out of nowhere. They were planted in me by the people who raised, mentored, protected, and guided me. Monday’s Real Talk is about: 🌻 foundation 🌻 legacy 🌻 integrity 🌻 family complexity 🌻 community influence 🌻 healing…
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H&W| Calm Through the Chaos: Aging & Healthcare| Series 1: Making An Appointment
Welcome to My Health and Wellness Series for Seniors: Calm Through the Chaos: Aging & Healthcare Made Simple Series 1: Making an Appointment Scheduling a medical appointment—especially for the first time—can be more complicated than people expect. Whether it’s for a primary care provider (PCP) or a specialist, being prepared can ease stress and help…
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