Tag Archive | aging
Revenge of the Nouns
yadadarcyyada As I age (totally gracefully, of course), I notice an ever-growing Pros and Cons List accumulating in my brain. I’ve also notice one side of the list is getting much longer than the other. The Pros (or what we gain as we get older):ExperienceWisdomFriendsFamilyKnowledgeCynicismWrinklesHabitsHumourWeightHormonesSelf-confidenceHappinessMore candles on your birthday cake The Cons (or what we […]
What It’s Like to Live in Dementialand
Originally posted on When Dementia Knocks:
A cure will be found for Alzheimer’s. I won’t find it. I’m not even looking. My mission is different. I go to fundraising and advocacy events. Most of the talk is about finding a cure. It’s a great cause, a good goal. We give money so that people in…
Growing Old Gracefully (or NOT)
Originally posted on The Universe According to Snow White :
Ah, aging. If you have hit 40, possibly even your late 30’s, then you are familiar with the feeling of dismay that comes when a new sign of aging appears. These signs come in a variety of ways, both physical and mental. Gravity kicks in. You…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 