http://after55blog.com Real Stories. Real People. Real Life After 55. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:57:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Article appeared in NY Times: March 3, 2010: Old Age, From Youth's Narrow Prism by Dr. Marc E. Agronin The old woman had drawn down the shade in her room — hoping, I imagined, to stop the midday Miami sun from penetrating her grief. But the sun still hit the window full ... http://after55blog.com/?p=692 This episode of After55 Radio features Liz Reeve-Calley and Chuck Newman of Wells Fargo Elder Services in Sun City, Arizona discussing the many facets of their elder services program and how it benefits the seniors it serves. [podcast]http://www.after55blog.com/podcast/podcast20.mp3[/podcast] http://after55blog.com/?p=681 When I first viewed this, I knew I would post it on our blog. What I also knew was I would share a brief synopsis of my own journey of grief. The one thing I discovered about grief is, it takes it own course and it is best to let it ... http://after55blog.com/?p=675 Wonderful short video packed with helpful tips on, "Making the Golden Years Golden", by Dr. Eva Mor. She discusses 7 steps to help take some of the anxiety out of growing older. Get your pen and paper out as it's worth taking notes! Digital Publishing for Seniors - find digital editions of senior resource ... http://after55blog.com/?p=669  photo - courtesy of flickr and roadsidepictures Here's an informative article from the New York Times. The New York Times has a great blog called, "The New Old Age", which addresses many subjects relating to growing older. I found this particular article to be immensely valuable. Enjoy! May 13, 2009, 7:00 am   When the ... http://after55blog.com/?p=660 Alzheimer's is a disease which affects most families. In my own family, every woman, with the exception of one aunt, has had Alzheimer's or Dementia. I make a point of reading everything I can on Alzheimer's. When I saw this video on YouTube I was so touched as it is ... http://after55blog.com/?p=654 The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. released this video on Guardianship. It's a subject I personally need to know more about. It's short, yet informative. Happy learning. Any family looking for a reputable and knowledgeable attorney who specializes in elder law should visit the website for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys ... http://after55blog.com/?p=643 photo - courtesy of my camera...Arizona sunsets are unbelievable This e-mail is provided as a courtesy of the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging. It is our intent to offer the Legislative Update weekly during the 2009 session of the Arizona State Legislature. The purpose of this service is to keep Arizona's ... http://after55blog.com/?p=639 photo courtesy of flickr and robert huffstutter The Assisted Living Federation of America reported that parting with "stuff" is keeping some seniors from moving into assisted living communities. The Household Moves Project has been launched which will look at how a seniors stuff can hinder a senior from living independently, safely, ... http://after55blog.com/?p=632 photo courtesy of flickr and grant neufeld This article was wriiten by Julie Connelly in the April 2, 2009 edition of The New York Times - DOCTORS ARE OPTING OUT OF MEDICARE EARLY this year, Barbara Plumb, a freelance editor and writer in New York who is on Medicare, received a disturbing letter. ... http://after55blog.com/?p=626 Another great and yet brief video by The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. on Medicaid.  Any family looking for a reputable and knowledgeable attorney who specializes in elder law should visit the website for the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys at www.naela.com . You will find a list of Elder ... http://after55blog.com/?p=623 The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. released this video on Medicare.  I always look for short videos which provide good food for thought. It is easy to get overwhelmed when faced with the complexities of medicare. Broken down into smaller parts it doesn't seem quite as daunting. Take a little bite and ... http://after55blog.com/?p=617 National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. has released a few videos which are short but full of good information. This video on health care decision making is excellent. Over the next few days I will share more videos by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. There are 3 ... http://after55blog.com/?p=613 photo courtesy of flickr and onkel wart I found this article in the New York Times. My mother died of COPD, better known as emphysema. Upon reading this article I naturally wondered if my mother would have stopped smoking had she been told earlier in her life that smoking was aging ... http://after55blog.com/?p=606 Dr. Marion Somers always shares brief but highly informative information. When I first heard this short video I was struck by the simplicity of her wise words. Preparing every aspect of a trip to help insure a smooth "ride" for a traveling senior is the right way to go. My mother-in-law wants to ... http://after55blog.com/?p=603 Sensors Help Keep the Elderly Safe and at Home by John Leland originally appeared in the NY Times, February 13, 2009 Increasingly, many older people who live alone are not truly alone. They are being watched by a flurry of new technologies designed to enable them to live independently and avoid expensive trips ... http://after55blog.com/?p=572 photo courtesy of flickr and tero maaniemi I am on a roll as here I go with another cute joke I received last night. Hope it brings a chuckle. Three women, two younger and one senior citizen were sitting naked in a sauna. Suddenly there was a beeping sound. The young woman ... http://after55blog.com/?p=577 Three mischievous old grandmas were sitting on a bench outside a nursing home when an old grandpa walked by. And one of the old grandmas yelled out saying, 'We bet we can tell exactly how old you are.' The old man said, 'There is no way you can guess it, you old ... http://after55blog.com/?p=567 I received this "touch"ing article about what massage does to help the loneliness in a seniors life and wanted to share it with all of you. An astounding 75% of all seniors who reside in assisted living or nursing homes never get visitors much less get touched. I hope this ... http://after55blog.com/?p=556 Photo courtesy of Flickr and bfraz I was sent the story I am about to share and I always give credit to the author but I have no idea who wrote this beautiful piece. It brought tears to my eyes which is not why I am sharing but rather that I ... http://after55blog.com/?p=512