Tag: Elders
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Life|65|My Home, Seattle, WA
š» Seattle, My Home Today, as I sit in the quiet of my tower, I find myself reflecting on Seattle ā my true home. The years I spent living in Las Vegas gave me a new appreciation for this place. I always spoke about Seattleās beauty: the green trees, the water that surrounds us, the…
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H&W|The Challenges of Seeing a Specialty Surgeon
š» Flava Health & Wellness: The Challenges of Seeing a Specialty Surgeon Needing to see a specialty surgeon is very different than visiting your primary care provider. Specialty surgeons are highly trained in specific areasāsuch as spine or brain surgeryāand because of their expertise, they are often called into emergency situations. Why Appointments Get Delayed…
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Life|65|š» Who Is Grooming Our Young Today?
š» Who Is Grooming Our Young Today? When I look back on my life, I know without question that my elders helped to groom me into the woman I am today. They taught me morals, values, work ethic, and how to carry myself. And in turn, I raised my children with those same principles. But…
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60+|šæ What Does an Elder Advocate Do?
šæ What Does an Elder Advocate Do? By Susan āLady Flavaā Koshi As our loved ones age, the systems around them become harder to navigateāfrom healthcare to housing to basic daily needs. Thatās where elder advocates step in. But what do we actually do? An elder advocate is more than a helper. We are protectors,…
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A Journey Through Ikigai and Wabi Sabi
šæ Finding My Way Back to Me: A Journey Through Ikigai and Wabi Sabi By Susan āLady Flavaā Koshi There are times when I wish I had an elder still with meāsomeone to sit beside, sip tea with, and ask deep questions about life, purpose, and beauty. I imagine them telling stories with soft hands and wise…
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H&W|60+|Your Health Begins With You
Your Health Begins With You: A Guide to Healing with Intention and Faith I believe that when it comes to pain or health concerns, there are so many important factors to considerāfar beyond the diagnosis itself. It starts with getting the right answers quickly. A timely and accurate diagnosis helps you and your care team…
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60+|Short Term Memory Loss
Title: āWhen the Mind Forgets: Living with Short-Term Memory Lossā Iāve been noticing more and more how my memory doesn’t always work the way it used to. Not in every areaābut in strange, frustrating ways. I forget who sings some of my favorite songs. I struggle to recall actors or even answers to work quizzes…
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