aging
Aging with grace and beauty. Embrace age with aging advice, tips, and tricks.
The Oarsman
The Oarsman Time is both kind and cruel. It is the one thing that gives us perspective, if spent well it also grants us wisdom, and with both, mercy. But time can also be harsh in its treatment of our bodies and our minds. Time had been gracious to my father in many ways but it had also dealt a blow to his health. As his body slowly shut down, his mind and his imagination seemed to take over. It was almost like what happens to someone who loses a sense (sight or hearing) and the other senses take over and amplify their capabilities to lend a hand. This is what was happening to my dad. He was increasingly chair-ridden, if not bed-ridden. He was old, and he looked older to me during each visit. I never knew exactly what I would find when I came to see him, but during a recent visit, I found my dad as I had hoped to see him, in sound mind and good spirits. He wasn’t the father of my youth - I didn’t like to see him age. It seemed unnatural to me that a strong man would become a weak man, as a factor of time alone. I looked up to him growing up. He was large and strong and smelled like a man. Now, I looked down on him and he looked weak, and he smelled less like a man than I had remembered. “I had a wonderful dream last night”, he said. “You’d be interested in hearing it. You were in it. It all took place at the cottage”. He was right, I was interested. My father was a good story teller and his dreams were notorious nail-biters. In recent months he seemed to live as much through the fantasy world of his dreams as he did through the real world of his decline.
By Mark Staal4 years ago in Longevity
Losing Weight 1st Steps
We discussed the importance of exercise in my last weight-loss piece. Without it, don't even think about starting a weight-loss program! But what kind of exercise should you do? Here I have a list of helpful tips and hints to help you get the most out of your exercise (and weight-loss) efforts. Let's get this party started!
By The Blacksheepkid Collective by: El Pablo 1x4 years ago in Longevity
Does Drinking Collagen Work?
The beauty world is a world of trending products and often spurious claims, both from the brands themselves and from the beauty influencers who are paid to market the products. Because of this, we're all becoming a little more careful when it comes to hopping on the latest trend (or at least we should be). These days, the big skincare and anti aging trends are retinol serums and edible or soluable collagen. Proponents of these trends claim that they help us stay looking youthful for longer. Whether this is true is still a matter of debate.
By S. A. Crawford4 years ago in Longevity
Now You Can Dance Your Way To Happiness, Health And Flexibility in Your Golden Years
Aging is something that you can't avoid, no matter how hard you try - but you can do something to make the process easier on you. In fact, aging can be a time of revelation and great personal growth, with a lot of wisdom gained. If you would like more information about what steps you can take to ease the process of aging, start with the tips in this article.
By Dr. Yogesh Kumar 4 years ago in Longevity
7 Mistakes That Can Increase Your Risk Of Alzheimer's, Dementia, Memory Loss, and Cognitive Impairment 7 blunders that might raise your chance of acquiring Alzheimer's, Dementia, memory loss, and aggravate cognitive
IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS Memory is a skill that is influenced by both brain health and physical fitness. However, being born with a fit physique is not enough to assure cognitive skill retention as you age. Some practices may predispose you to dementia and memory loss in your golden years.
By dewon crazy4 years ago in Longevity
How to Prepare for an Outing With a Loved One With Advanced Dementia
Everyone should be prepared for the possibility of a loved one who has advanced dementia. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia in 2021, which is estimated to rise to 12.7 million by 2050. This means that it is increasingly important to be aware of the risks of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia so that we can all handle any situations that may arise.
By Kia Sheron4 years ago in Longevity
6 Scams to Protect Your Elderly Loved Ones From
Did you know your elderly loved ones could be at risk of being the victim of a scam at anytime? Based on the warnings the FBI issues to care givers and medical professionals, this possibility is more real than you think.
By Justiss Goode4 years ago in Longevity
