Calendar of Events for The Cherokee Silver Roamers
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The Health Benefits of Knitting
About 15 years ago, I was invited to join a knitting group. My reluctant response — “When would I do that ?” — was rejoined with “Monday afternoons at 4,” at a friend’s home not three minutes’ walk from my own. I agreed to give it a try. Click here to view original web page [...]
Aging in Place
When I asked the other three members of my walking group, all of whom are in their mid to upper 70s, whether they had any concerns about future living arrangements, they each said they had none despite the fact that, like me, they live in multistory private homes without elevators and, in two cases, without [...]
Thriving at Age 70 and Beyond
Photo Paul Rogers A recently published book, “70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade,” inspired me to take a closer look at how I’m doing as I approach 75 and how I might make the most of the years to come. It would be a good idea for women in my age cohort to do [...]
9 Signs Your Parent Needs Help
By 2025, the elderly population (both in the United States and globally) is expected to double, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This means that many of us will be dealing with senior-aged parents -- something that you may not be completely prepared for. As they age, your parents will begin to need more and [...]
9 Strategies to Help a Parent Who Refuses Care
Your mother resists in-home helpers, insisting you can wait on her. Your frail father won't stop driving. Your aunt denies the need for a personal care aide, in spite of her unwashed hair and soiled clothes. Your grandmother refuses to move to an assisted living facility "because it's full of old people." Sound familiar? Nothing [...]
Facing The Decision Between Companion Care and Assisted Living…
It is a tough decision when we have a loved one that needs more help than we can provide. It's even harder, sometimes, to know how to help our loved ones stay safe in their home for longer as they get older, known as "aging in place". Fortunately, Ronnie Friedland does a great job outlining [...]
Seniors Now Have More Protection From [Sneaky Telemarketers]
Seniors have long been a target for telemarketers that are only interested in turning a quick buck, or worse. Every week, there are stories in the news on a new telemarketing scam, and it's usually seniors that are the prime targets. Thanks to the FTC, there are now stiffer regulations and steeper penalties for telemarketers [...]
How To Help Aging Adults Prevent Falls
The Reality Each year, one in every three adults ages 65 or older falls and 2 million are treated in emergency departments for fall-related injuries. And the risk of falling increases with each decade of life. The long-term consequences of fall injuries, such as hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), can impact the health [...]