Barbara Morris
“Elderspeak” and Invisible Old People
This past September (September 1st to be exact) I was in a wheelchair in an emergency room with a fractured knee cap that occurred in a moment of fully lucid but impaired equilibrium. But here's the good news: the bottle of beer I was carrying remained unscathed. No shattered glass or a drop of foamy goodness was lost. (That takes talent!) I should have known better than to imbibe in the second bottle of brew but as the saying goes, "What the heck. I was having a good time." Even better news: the white jeans I was wearing survived without a mark or tear. Have I learned my lesson? Yes, of … Read more
Joyce L. Shafer
When the Shift Hit the Fan How Ready Were You?
As I work on this writing, it’s March 22, 2020. The Pause button has been pushed on our world, in some way and measure for everyone. If you’re like me, you were pleased (read: relieved) about some ways you were prepared, even without having thought of it that way at the time (pre-shift), and quickly saw room for improvement going forward, maybe even a huge need for improvement, in one or more areas of your life. I’d drafted notes for this writing a week before hearing Pastor Mark Driscoll’s sermon today. I say that because if you watch the sermon (link provided below), you’ll hear him … Read more
Pat Garner
Finding Good In The Current Crisis
If you haven't been hit by the coronavirus, stop for a moment and be thankful. If you are required to "shelter in place" perhaps it will offer time to get things done or allow for some introspection. Be Nimble, Be Flexible! We are living in an ever-changing minute-by-minute, day-by-day, week-by-week environment. Hang on and look for opportunities to improve all aspects of your life. Things are evolving and now is the time to stay smart and be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Our regular outing to Costco has changed to an online order, which by the way was very easy and … Read more
Dr. Lindsey Paczkowski
We Were Born for Movement
Exercise. We all have heard of it, we all know it’s beneficial for our health. Whether you’re a fan of gyms & studios, walking outside or playing organized sports we all need movement and activity in our lives. Movement and motion are what our bodies are made to do. Without the daily movements and rhythms of our lives. Specifically, strength training is more than big muscles and heavy weights. Strength training is crucial for longevity, bone health, metabolism, mental health, and cardiovascular health. As a doctor of physical therapy for Inside Out Strength and Performance I have the … Read more
Tatyana Wilson
Why Baby Boomers Are Still My Favorite
Somewhere in the underbelly of Instagram last year, a phrase began. It is a phrase I instantly had an issue with. It showed, both the insolent attitudes and lack of regard of those who use it and the huge disconnect and contrast between Baby Boomers and the youngest generations. That phrase, if you haven’t already guessed, is “OK Boomer!” In this article, I would like to pay respect to you, Baby Boomers, instead. Perhaps, also, to challenge you to own the strength that defines your generation and keep it in these uncertain times. You Made The Country To Which My Refugee Family … Read more
Good Stuff To Know April 2020
Good Stuff To Know April 2020
Hearing aids may delay cognitive decline Wearing hearing aids may delay cognitive decline in older adults and improve brain function, according to promising new research. Researchers have tested the use of hearing aids in almost 100 adults aged 62-82 years with hearing loss. After 18 months of hearing aid use, researchers found speech perception, self-reported listening disability, and quality of life had significantly improved for participants. How your romantic attachment style affects your finances, well-being Attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance can both have negative … Read more
