tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.comments2022-02-27T19:50:53.100-08:00Independent SeniorsWyn Lydeckerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12833402565110181014noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-17948221697780883062013-12-18T09:19:52.578-08:002013-12-18T09:19:52.578-08:00I work in a retirement home. I look for trivia que...I work in a retirement home. I look for trivia questions for some activities we have, and I personally think these are great. However, there are way too many options to choose from. A simple A-D would be enough. I think it makes it more confusing with so many options. You forget what question was even asked. Nevertheless, Kudos for posting this. Thanks.Ashleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-55559928569092620002013-11-10T13:04:39.111-08:002013-11-10T13:04:39.111-08:00I am a seniors Yoga teacher -- 12 years now --- am...I am a seniors Yoga teacher -- 12 years now --- am 64 yrs of age myself --- and would LOVE to get involved in helping seniors in their home.Mary Ellen Riverwalkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-7760929758988789802013-09-27T01:32:56.958-07:002013-09-27T01:32:56.958-07:00Thanks for the thoughts that you share.Thanks for the thoughts that you share.independent retirement livinghttp://www.theuptown.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-16812796283979327182013-07-16T00:27:39.908-07:002013-07-16T00:27:39.908-07:00Assisted Living is a place where you can stay inde...<a href="http://www.upfamilycarehome.com/" rel="nofollow">Assisted Living</a> is a place where you can stay independently like your home. Where you have given all the facilities by the professionals individually.Bryan Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466003088160170554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-88475838010031061232013-06-24T06:31:53.937-07:002013-06-24T06:31:53.937-07:00Nice post. This post really help most of the peopl...Nice post. This post really help most of the people to find Assisted Living. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.upfamilycarehome.com/senior-care-services-charlotte-nc" rel="nofollow">Unlimited Posibilities Family Care Home</a>Bryan Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466003088160170554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-11858634524802628072013-05-06T20:37:15.221-07:002013-05-06T20:37:15.221-07:00Always remember when choosing a housing or communi...Always remember when choosing a housing or community, make sure they will be able to provide long term assisted care. Everyone must receive the right amount of support and care, particularly for the health of the people. My relatives chose <a href="http://www.stoneleighwoods.com" rel="nofollow">retirement communities new york</a> because of the quality of care they give. I am sure there are many more in the country that provides long term care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-6649060714351752212013-02-04T23:18:04.075-08:002013-02-04T23:18:04.075-08:00Well said Rimme. Assisted living is a great place ...Well said Rimme. Assisted living is a great place for the elder to get rid from loneliness and to participate in certain activities.<br /><br /><a href="catholichealthservices.org" rel="nofollow">Assisted Living Miami, FL</a>Ribakhttp://www.catholichealthservices.org/catholic-hospice/catholic-health-services.aspx?nd=26noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-35116551417246949752012-10-23T23:02:30.227-07:002012-10-23T23:02:30.227-07:00Although a reverse mortgage has many potential ben...Although a reverse mortgage has many potential benefits for senior homeowners, it also has its drawbacks. Reverse mortgages can have higher up front fees compared to other types of financing. As the homeowners get to retain the title of the home, they have the added burden of paying for insurance, taxes, maintenance and all other expenses related to the property. It is best to seek advice from a financial professional to see if a reverse mortgage is right for your situation.Chris from 123homeloans.co.zahttp://123homeloans.co.za/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-34108225464933786042012-07-17T13:30:53.600-07:002012-07-17T13:30:53.600-07:00I like the senior villages concept. It allows a p...I like the senior villages concept. It allows a person to age in place without the social isolation that staying in ones home generally entails.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-21128622629425476372012-07-17T13:27:20.197-07:002012-07-17T13:27:20.197-07:00Like the senior villages concept. It allows a per...Like the senior villages concept. It allows a person to age in place without the social isolation that staying in ones home generally entails.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-5732230893003685942012-07-17T13:25:55.986-07:002012-07-17T13:25:55.986-07:00I like the Villages concept. Just so socializatio...I like the Villages concept. Just so socialization is a key part. That way people can have access to essential help while avoiding the isolation that is frequently a part of aging in place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-21592172501043161722012-06-19T16:08:25.001-07:002012-06-19T16:08:25.001-07:00One of the keys to independent living for seniors ...One of the keys to independent living for seniors is access to transportation. I agree with this-<a href="http://www.mtms7transportation.com/" rel="nofollow">senior transportation il</a>-Milliscent Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14433319171442324444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-14546565519260030762012-05-16T11:16:11.500-07:002012-05-16T11:16:11.500-07:00What a wonderful service for seniors in the Darien...What a wonderful service for seniors in the Darien area. If only every community in America had something like this!Laurenhttp://www.earlebird.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-85476129317771167702012-03-30T07:03:52.033-07:002012-03-30T07:03:52.033-07:00While assisted living facilities do offer services...While assisted living facilities do offer services and activities to their residents, there are a vast number of people that want to age in place and stay within their own environment and community. PALS are just another option for seniors to have for their long term care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-53885083681028913652012-01-30T19:18:00.806-08:002012-01-30T19:18:00.806-08:00Great fun game for seniors and not so seniors. Ea...Great fun game for seniors and not so seniors. Easy to learn and to play. Hope it starts in Darien for all to enjoy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-41316588623086797352011-12-04T23:00:29.114-08:002011-12-04T23:00:29.114-08:00Hi all,
When living at one of the assisted-living...Hi all,<br /><br />When living at one of the assisted-living facilities, you can enjoy the variety of on-site and off-site activities offered at each location. Most assisted-living facilities offer volunteering programs for any senior residents wanting to give back to the local community. Assisted Living facilities offer a good place for seniors to age. Thank you...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.discoverassistedliving.com/p/CA/losangeles-Assisted-Living-Info" rel="nofollow">Assisted Living Los Angeles CA</a>Rimme Wikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17405810530238526667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-22622923831194276582011-08-29T07:38:13.254-07:002011-08-29T07:38:13.254-07:00Carol, The teachers in my town have health covered...Carol, The teachers in my town have health covered. They are now, finally, contributing something to their premiums, just as most workers do. But they have excellent coverage. They have excellent pensions, too. I would bet that the pensions are better than SS. If your spouse worked and paid into SS, you can get the spousal SS award. <br /><br />The person who is really screwed is the small business owner, who pays both sides of all payroll taxes and has to pay full premiums for individual health insurance. To make it affordable, most have high deductible plans - $5,000 -- with large co-pays.Wyn Lydeckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12833402565110181014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-63778120949232773232011-08-27T20:45:47.025-07:002011-08-27T20:45:47.025-07:00Teachers receive no help all is paid by the indiv...Teachers receive no help all is paid by the individual teacher.<br /> We are cut off from all Social Security benefits due to the WEP/GPO law which republican Regan put in. This bill in 84 cut the SS for all teachers.<br /> There has been a Fair Share Bill which the teachers, fireman, police has been working on for years.<br /> iives of survivors of SS people are really broken<br />.Suggest you research and support this bill for the sake of the survivors who are being cheated. <br /> It is their money that their spouses never received <br />School districts are not picking anything up. <br /> The state workers in Cal are getting the complete pickup<br /> Plus teachers contribute themselves but State people pay nothingcarol Georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-57461188420399712142011-07-11T04:00:21.757-07:002011-07-11T04:00:21.757-07:00I read your blog with considerable interest. I...I read your blog with considerable interest. I'd like to comment on an article you referenced. Reading Jane Brody's article, she doesn't specify how high one goes in doing a "crunch" exercise in her " Avoid Crunches" article. Jane is famous for giving some good advice, that applies to some folks some of the time, but should never be considered "gospel" for all folks, all the time. ( Her famous NYT shoulder injury/ rotator cuff articles and exercises: and her later modifications of the exercises shown, in a subsequent NYT article in the 1980's, point this out.) <br /><br />Smartly applied modified crunches are invaluable for many who suffer back pain, young and old alike. Her mentioned pelvic tilt exercise yes, is very valuable, but in and of itself, is not adequate for a moderately "in shape" or relatively active individual. Other aspects of her advice in that mentioned article, can be very counter productive to large segments of the aging population. For example, the sitting and crossing one's legs to put on a shoe is initially HIGHLY contraindicated, and the positioning need be avoided for the new or relatively new Total Hip patient. Also, walking with a fully upright, erect posture, chin tucked in and head back, can produce significant spinal stenosis pain for those seniors with that relatively common condition related to an aging spine. If the pain causes one to limit their walking, that can prove disastrous. It is far more important for the bone growth aspects of weight bearing, and anti-osteoporosis considerations, that one be on their feet and moving. Pushing a shopping cart in the slightly bent forward posture, in the super market, can greatly increase the spinal stenosis patient's ability to be weight bearing, and their tolerance of walking and moving. Such a position, will not compromise the spine, causing pain that would limit one's walking.<br /><br />Thank you for the blog. Other aspects of your article and observations are excellent. <br /><br />Jim Rumsey, PTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-19288254624327592562011-06-17T07:31:55.906-07:002011-06-17T07:31:55.906-07:00It certainly is a jolly outlook!
On the other ha...It certainly is a jolly outlook!<br /> On the other hand cousin Lois, with Alzheimers, became feral in the hospital where she had to go for another matter entirely. She scratched and drew blood from three nurses, punched one in the face and got one in the ribs; the latter two ended up in the emergency room. She is home now where the household is seeking peace-- peace for her-- she has vaulted a baby gate (any fool could have seen with her long legs she could do that), scared her caretaker who at midnight "left her post" not to be seen again, etc. etc..<br />Am I less Christian than Alfred Schmalz? Or is mindless Cousin Lois who will be 80 in August an anomaly?<br />AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-11510459669906558302011-06-15T09:57:59.613-07:002011-06-15T09:57:59.613-07:00Gina is a terrific choice. Congratulations to Gin...Gina is a terrific choice. Congratulations to Gina and to Aging in Place + Gallivant.<br />JulieJulie Forresternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-22743133908787687222011-06-13T16:47:02.835-07:002011-06-13T16:47:02.835-07:00My brother's 35 year old daughter is undergoin...My brother's 35 year old daughter is undergoing chemo for her Grade 4 glioblastoma, after surgical removal of the tumor and many weeks of radiation and chemo at lower doses. Her prognosis is not good. <br /><br />I discovered that she really likes being read to. Her eyesight is not good and her brain is not allowing her to be the articulate person she has always been, so it is a relief for her to lie on the sofa and listen to stories of my life, many of which include tales of her father. She has always been the family historian so my stories fit right in with learning more about her relatives. <br /><br />Finding something that fits in with a person's needs is so satisfying and Wendy smiles much of the time during our story time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-48457444143471053752011-04-21T05:13:01.061-07:002011-04-21T05:13:01.061-07:00...really great column, Wyn. It is so hard for pe......really great column, Wyn. It is so hard for people to know what to say, but "just being there" to listen to those who are grieving is so important.Joe Pankowskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-79378513195282656002011-02-22T06:21:25.647-08:002011-02-22T06:21:25.647-08:00Dear Charles,
You can contact the housing authorit...Dear Charles,<br />You can contact the housing authority and social or senior services in the towns you're interested in living in. They may be able to guide you. I know Darien has some new, privately built, affordable apartments on the Post Road Old King's Highway North. They have open houses every weekend. Drive by.indieseniorshttp://www.independentseniors.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30921153.post-87323193902908439752011-02-17T10:22:07.047-08:002011-02-17T10:22:07.047-08:00Hello, I am looking for senior living in the fairf...Hello, I am looking for senior living in the fairfield county area. I do not have any savings and only live off of my social security checks. I am trying to find an affordable place on social security, Can anyone help me out with some info of where I should turn to? Any advice will be appreciated!<br />Thank-you very much<br />CharlesCharlesnoreply@blogger.com