My Generation Video
A must-see video. I found a link to this video on the USC Davis School of Gerontology Web site.
It is absolutely fabulous.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqfFrCUrEbY
It is absolutely fabulous.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqfFrCUrEbY
News from Aging In Place in Darien
News from Aging In Place in Darien
The one place to call for information and referral to senior programs and services! Call 203-202-2912
DCA Plant Sale
Friday, May 7th, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Darien Community Association (DCA), 274 Middlesex Road. There will be wonderful plants grown in the DCA's own greenhouse by their greenhouse members, as well as perennials donated from the gardens of garden club members. Experienced gardeners and designers will be on hand to offer advice and suggestions. Come early before that perfect plant is gone! For additional information, call the DCA at 203-655-9050 or go to www.dariendca.org.
Burlesque: The Way it Was…
Friday, May 7th, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lifetime Learners, Norwalk Community College, Pepsico Theater, 188 Richards Ave. Former international burlesque queen Bambi Jones traces the history of burlesque and will perform for the audience while educating on the origins of burlesque styles and trends. Bring your lunch or buy it there. For more information, call Lifetime Learners at 203-857-3330 or go to www.lifetimelearners.org.
Darien Library Book Sale
Saturday, May 8th to Friday, May 12th at noon at the Darien Library, 1441 Post Road. Shoppers will find recent bestsellers, fiction, mystery, cookbooks, travel, biographies, and children’s books. On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, books, audio books, CDs, and videos are $1 each or three for $2. DVDs are $5 each. Paperback books are $.25 each or five for $1. On Tuesday and Wednesday, all items will be half price. Thursday is Dollar-a-Bag Day and on Friday, visitors to the Library may fill a bag for free until 12 noon. For more information, call the Darien Library at 203-655-1234 or go to www.darienlibrary.org.
Mother’s Day High Tea and Entertainment with Pianist Marilyn Beede and singer Cookie Martini
Wednesday, May 12th, 12:30 p.m. at the Darien Senior Center, 30 Edgerton Street. Come at 12:00 p.m. for a delicious lunch prepared by Master Chef Tom Mirto (only $4.00). To make a lunch reservation, call the Darien Senior Center at 203-656-7455 or email eparis@darienct.gov
Medication Management
Tuesday, May 18th, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Darien Town Hall, Room 119. Learn about drug interactions, how to interpret the drug facts label and what questions to ask your doctor. Get the facts about generic vs. brand name, buying medications online, travelling with your meds, and preparing for emergencies. Presented by Elaine Abrams, RN, MPH of Nursing & Home Care. Refreshments will be served. To register, call Aging In Place in Darien at 203-202-2912.
Need a ride? Take the Gallivant for a donation of only $5.00. Call 203-655-2227 to make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance. Or purchase Half-Price Taxi Vouchers from Darien Social Services. Call 203-656-7328 for more information.
Please feel free to forward this bulletin to friends and family who might be interested!
Alyssa Israel, MPH, CHES
Aging In Place Coordinator
P.O. Box 926, 701 Post Road
Darien, CT 06820
Tel: 203-202-2912 Fax: 203-655-9416
AIPcoordinator@communityfunddarien.org
Practical Assisted Living Structures - PALS
A couple of years ago I met a man named Henry Racki. Henry is a builder, and he had a vision for families to be able to keep their loved ones at home and out of institutions. It wouldn't matter if the loved ones were old and frail or young and disabled in some way. He developed modular, temporary additions for homes called Practical Assisted Living Structures, or "PALS."
Henry's company is going strong. They are building the PALS and attaching them to homes. Even cooler, he has built this business during the worst recession our country has had since the Great Depression. He has built this home-building company in the midst of our worst housing slump in ages. That is something to be proud of.
Another thing we all can be proud of is that Henry is a veteran, and he first thought of PALS to help disabled veterans. In fact, he installed the first unit onto a veteran's home, donating the time and materials. I wrote about this in a previous blog.
Take a look at the PALS website and watch the video of the PALS being put in place.
http://www.palsbuilt.com/
Henry's company is going strong. They are building the PALS and attaching them to homes. Even cooler, he has built this business during the worst recession our country has had since the Great Depression. He has built this home-building company in the midst of our worst housing slump in ages. That is something to be proud of.
Another thing we all can be proud of is that Henry is a veteran, and he first thought of PALS to help disabled veterans. In fact, he installed the first unit onto a veteran's home, donating the time and materials. I wrote about this in a previous blog.
Take a look at the PALS website and watch the video of the PALS being put in place.
http://www.palsbuilt.com/
New Approach - New Title
If you follow this blog, you should know that I have changed the title to: "Independent Seniors" from "Aging With Grace." I have registered a new address, too, "www.independentseniors.net". You'll see that www.agingwithgrace.blogspot.com still comes up in the address line. I've left that as it is so as to not confuse search engines. But my heart and mind are in the right place. I've learned from my older friends.
Too many older adults have told me that "aging in place" or "aging with grace" has the wrong connotation. As one of my older eloquent pals told me:
"I am definitely aging (88 1/2), but in spite of the fact that I am in
my home, I do not feel that I am "in place" nor do I feel that I am
doing whatever I am doing "with grace." I think I have mentioned to
you before that the title "Aging in Place" conveys to me the picture
of an inactive, helpless person who has decided that life is over and
action of any kind is undesirable. It sounds like a static condition,
whereas I feel and believe that the most important thing we can do as
we age is move--participate, reach out, enjoy. There are multiple
ways we can do this, and no doubt your writing will deal with some of
this, but I feel that the title is not going to get me to read it in
the first place.
"The strange thing about age is that there is a part of you that never
does feel old. Maybe the bones ache, or the mind refuses to bring up
a word, but for most of the older people I know the spirit is strong
and memory holds a basket full of goodies along with a few pickles.
...I think the title needs to convey a more upbeat feeling than "Aging in
Place."
So here we are with a new approach. I want to hear from you!. I have another email, too: indiesenior@gmail.com.
Too many older adults have told me that "aging in place" or "aging with grace" has the wrong connotation. As one of my older eloquent pals told me:
"I am definitely aging (88 1/2), but in spite of the fact that I am in
my home, I do not feel that I am "in place" nor do I feel that I am
doing whatever I am doing "with grace." I think I have mentioned to
you before that the title "Aging in Place" conveys to me the picture
of an inactive, helpless person who has decided that life is over and
action of any kind is undesirable. It sounds like a static condition,
whereas I feel and believe that the most important thing we can do as
we age is move--participate, reach out, enjoy. There are multiple
ways we can do this, and no doubt your writing will deal with some of
this, but I feel that the title is not going to get me to read it in
the first place.
"The strange thing about age is that there is a part of you that never
does feel old. Maybe the bones ache, or the mind refuses to bring up
a word, but for most of the older people I know the spirit is strong
and memory holds a basket full of goodies along with a few pickles.
...I think the title needs to convey a more upbeat feeling than "Aging in
Place."
So here we are with a new approach. I want to hear from you!. I have another email, too: indiesenior@gmail.com.
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