Geraldine Watson Parachutes for the First Time at Age 85
Last year my friend, Bob Watson, mentioned in passing that his 85-year-old mother made a tandem parachute jump for the first time in her life. I was fascinated and inspired by this brave act because, based on what I’ve observed, as people age they often become more cautious in their actions. Geraldine Watson is [...]
Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers: Are You Feeling Old? — 7/27/11
The very wise Seth Godin recently posted this on his blog: When did you get old? At some point, most brands, organizations, countries and yes, people, start talking about themselves like they’re old. “We can’t stretch in that direction,” or “Not bad for a 60 year old!” or “I’m just not going to be [...]
Do You Have Patience with Your Aging Parents?
Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning last. Just kicking down the cobble stones. Looking for fun and feelin’ groovy. ~ Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel Lately I’m more aware than ever of how fast our society moves, and how we are living at an ever-accelerating pace. People want and [...]
Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers — 12/2/09
Please watch at least the first two minutes of the following inspiring video. The quality of the film isn’t super sharp, but the message is clear as a bell! If you have trouble viewing the above, please click here. When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I [...]
Golden Oldie Ruth Frith Breaks Sports Record at World Masters Games
OK. Maybe the doctors are right about how good exercise is for you. Ruth Frith was the oldest female athlete participating in the World Masters Games in Sydney earlier this month. Not only did she win the gold medal in the shot put competition, but she also set a new world record with her 13 [...]
To Mom With Love on Your 100th Birthday
My Mom, Aida Ennis Brodsky, lived 99 years, 9 months and 27 days. She would have turned 100 years old on Saturday, July 4th. In loving memory of this wonderful woman, I’ve decided to publish the eulogies my husband and I read at her funeral service in May. Thank you for allowing me to share [...]
A Lesson on Positive Thinking for Pessimistic Aging Parents
On Wednesdays at TLeC I usually provide inspiring quotes, photos and/or stories for caregivers. Today for a change of pace, I am presenting words of wisdom about aging from a 90 year old man to share with your pessimistic aging parents. Because along with caregivers, our senior citizens (or Golden Oldies as I prefer to [...]
My Golden Oldies: Aunt Rose and Uncle Arthur
I have been away for a few weeks because my dear Aunt Rose passed away on March 28th, 2009 at age 95 in her home in New York City. Uncle Arthur, her husband and soul mate, predeceased her in 1994. While I was away for only four days, the trip took me back decades in [...]
A New Meaning for the Words “Senior Prom”
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you know I’m a huge proponent of intergenerational visits with our Golden Oldies. The Orlando Sentinel recently ran a story about an intergenerational event I think simply takes the cake — a senior prom held at an assisted living community, Summerville at Oak Park, [...]
Olive Riley, World’s Oldest Blogger, Dies at Age 108
Olive Riley, known as the world’s oldest blogger, passed away over the weekend at the age of 108, according to the Associated Press and Reuters. She was a resident of Woy Woy, north of Sydney, Australia, and was born in 1899. I am pleased to announce that she will be the first inductee into The Golden Oldies Hall of Fame on [...]
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