Category Archives: Aging Sites

TWELVE COMMANDMENTS FOR SENIORS

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F. #1 – Talk to yourself. There are times you need expert advice.#2 – In Style are the clothes that still fit#3 – You don’t need anger management. You need people to stop making you mad.#4 … Continue reading →

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The Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) Study takes another leap forward in understanding brain aging and dementia

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Eric Larson, who has spoken at Skyline in the past, heads up the ACT study. Following a large group (including some Skyliners) over many years has allowed for research and better understanding of Alzheimer’s–with some very important findings. … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Health Effects of Ageism

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine

By Paula Span in the NYT. Published April 23, 2022Updated April 25, 2022 Each fall, Becca Levy asks the students in her health and aging class at the Yale School of Public Health to picture an old person and share the first five … Continue reading →

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The cycle of life

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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The joys (and challenges) of sex after 70 and beyond

Posted on January 15, 2022 by Jim deMaine

The New York Times Magazine takes on this little talked about subject in a lengthy article written by Maggie Jones who is a contributing writer for the magazine and teaches writing at the University of Pittsburgh. She has been a Nieman … Continue reading →

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Cataract Surgery Linked to Lower Risk of Developing Dementia, Even 10 Years Later

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M. Ed note: Skyliners might note that Dr. Eric Larson is a co-author of this study and the lead researcher of Group Health’s, now Kaiser’s ACT (Adult Changes in Thought) study. Some of you are participants in … Continue reading →

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I’m 87, Triple Vaxxed and Living My Life Again

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Jim deMaine

By Katharine Esty in the New York Times Dr. Esty is a psychotherapist and the author of “Eightysomethings: A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well and Finding Unexpected Happiness.” Another Covid winter looms, but this moment of the pandemic feels … Continue reading →

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Ask the Doctor – My interviews with Michael Hebb

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Michael Hebb is an innovative and influential cultural figure, entrepreneur and activist, described by the New York Times as an “underground restaurateur, impresario and provocateur.” He believes that the dinner table is one of the most effective (and overlooked) vehicles … Continue reading →

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How to summarize the stages of Life

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Jim deMaine

First, there’s the Go-Go years Then, the Slow-Go years Finally, the No-Go years –Or First there’s, “Honey, did the kids poop?” Then, “Honey, did the dog poop?” Finally, “Honey, did you …….?”

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How we age

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary Jane F.

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24 actors looking good at 90++

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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Looking to Tackle Prescription Overload

Posted on June 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

By Paula Span in the NYT Ed note: There’s long been a movement in geriatrics to use “slow medicine”–meaning just that! Don’t over test and over treat. Use lower doses of medications and avoid those with notorious side effects. Look at … Continue reading →

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Snopes states: Julie Andrews did not really sing the parody — sometimes called the AARP version

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Origins:   Since the 1965 film The Sound of Music acquainted the movie-going public with the Rodgers and Hammerstein tune “My Favorite Things,” innumerable parodies of that ditty have been coined by a legion of aspiring humorists who found it the perfect platform … Continue reading →

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“My Favorite Things” – a version for the aging

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. To commemorate her 79th birthday, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan’s Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP. One of the musical numbers she performed was ‘My Favorite Things’  from … Continue reading →

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Aging with resilience

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Put Barber. Ed note: Also recommended reading is Eric Larson’s Enlightened Aging, the research studies from Kaiser’s Seattle based research foundation. I hope to invite Erik back to Skyline once we are able to have fully live events.

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Signs of Wisdon

Posted on May 1, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann

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Long live the Queen

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Ann M.

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Tom Lehrer Turned 93 Yesterday: On Aging

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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An 89-Year-Old Sharpshooter Takes Aim at India’s Patriarchy

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Jim deMaine

By Shalini Venugopal Bhagat in the NYT The 89-year-old woman stood in the courtyard of her home in northern India and picked up an air pistol. She tucked her pink head scarf securely into the waist of her long skirt and … Continue reading →

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If my body were a car!

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Jim deMaine

   If My Body Were a car      This is just so funny – scary how true it is!!! If my body was a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model.I’ve … Continue reading →

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Language of the past

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D Enjoy! 😘 I came across this phrase yesterday –   ‘FENDER SKIRTS ‘ Fender Skirts and Supper Thought you would get a kick out of this!  No offence intended. I know some of you will not understand … Continue reading →

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Rules to grow old by

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Sybil-Ann Nine Important Facts to Remember as We Grow Older:   #9  Death is the number 1 killer in the world. #8  Life is sexually transmitted. #7  Good health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die #6   … Continue reading →

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Philosophy for growing old

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Al MacR. Make sure to scroll down–wonderful pictures to go with the thoughts!

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U.S. mishandling of COVID echoes the 20th century eugenics movement

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Jim deMaine

by Knute Berger in Crosscut Ed note: In addition to this captivating article, there seem to be a number of undercurrents allowing the pandemic to spread, a major one being the tension between saving older people vs. keeping businesses operating. … Continue reading →

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Making things last

Posted on December 4, 2020 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Donna D.

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