They jumped from a two-engine turboprop plane 14,000 feet up, way above the clouds. They were free falling at a rate of 100 miles per hour until their chutes opened and landed them gently on the ground. They want to do it again. They are in their late 80s. Other older adults in the news have graduated … Out on a Limb and Loving It!
James Taylor immortalized the importance of friendship in his classic single “You’ve Got a Friend” winter, spring, summer or fall. Indeed, one study concluded that not having enough friends or having a weak social circle is the same risk factor as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. That was the sobering revelation from psychologist Julianne Holt-Lunstad … You’ve Got a Friend: How Sweet It Is
Holiday gatherings bring a lot to the table, so to speak family and friends, lively conversation, food and beverage, gifts and glitter. Sometimes these gatherings also reveal changes in parents and older loved ones, especially to adult children who don’t see them as often during other times of the year or for as long. While … Holiday Gatherings and Changes in Loved Ones
“Sitting in the darkness, what a world to see!” sings Grace Farrell to Annie in the beloved Broadway musical Little Orphan Annie. She’s got a point. Since the advent of the motion picture in the early 20 th century, people of all ages have been captivated by an escape into another story, another world, for … At the Movies: What a World to See!
The dawn of a new decade is a good time to take stock of how times have changed. Consider, for example, that reading was once considered dangerous and immoral, especially if it was done alone in bed. Apparently, it was feared that reading would cause people, particularly women, to escape their communal duties and responsibilities by delving … A Good Read on the Benefits of Books
“She was a cougar before it was cool,” said Barry Riskedal of his wife of 42 years, Myra. A self-professed cradle robber, Myra, at 79 years old, is nine years older than her husband and proud of it. The couple is settling into their new apartment at GreenFields senior living community in Geneva. Myra and … The Good Life
The American poet Emily Dickinson wrote approximately 1,800 poems in her 56 years of life. But, interestingly, she was far less prolific during the winter months, leading scholars to believe she suffered from seasonal affective disorder (aptly called SAD). While the term wasn’t known in Emily’s day (it was coined in 1984 by academics at … From SAD to Glad
The origins of the saying “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” are, just like the phrase itself, rather unclear. Some attribute it to John Adams, some to various other figures throughout history. One thing’s for sure, however, and that is the old axiom ties food directly to love (though some would … Like Peas and Carrots: The Undeniable Connection Between Food and Love
They started writing love notes to each other in high school, and now, 57 years of marriage later, they’re still doing so. Judie and Bob Knott, residents of GreenFields senior living community in Geneva, were sweethearts dating back to when they were students at St. Charles High School after having met at a Halloween party. … Their Happily Ever After
Fred Rogers has gotten a lot of attention in the past year or so. With the release of the documentary about his life, Won’t You Be My Neighbor? and Tom Hanks playing him in the film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, the beloved children’s TV host and his messages of kindness and acceptance resonate … Yes We’ll Be Your Neighbor!