The Secret to a Long and Happy Life
In planning my grandfather’s 90th birthday party, I asked him to provide me with names and addresses of those he wanted to invite. I was pleasantly surprised to receive a long list of people, many of...
View ArticleThe Perks of Downsizing
“Here, I want you to have this; it was your grandmother’s,” my mother said as she handed me a very fragile, glass serving bowl. As I stared through tears into the bowl, my mind saw steaming green...
View ArticleGardening in Your Golden Years
Early on Saturday spring mornings, I carry a pot of good strong coffee out to the front porch and start planning my garden. By the time that pot is empty, I have a good idea where and how things will...
View ArticleNourishment for the Body & Soul
Food nourishes our bodies and yes, it makes us happy! Just watch any toddler enjoying his favorite meal! A few weeks ago, I shared supper with my one-year old grandson. We had different responses to...
View ArticleA Priceless Gift
When I was 5 or 6 years old, my great uncle gave me a doll for Christmas. I think it was the only present he ever gave me. I remember thinking, “Wow! A present from Uncle Herbert!” Later on my mom...
View ArticleThe Gift of Time
I couldn’t have raised my kids, worked and gone to school as a single mom for the period of time I did, without the help of my parents. I’d work during the week, their grandparents would come get them...
View ArticlePrepare Your Home for Spring
I think spring may just be my favorite season! With every flower that pushes through last year’s fallen leaves and makes its way to full bloom, hope blooms with it. We begin spring cleaning (well,...
View ArticleHealth. Safety. Welfare.
A New Reality for Seniors and Those who Care for Them Health. Safety. Welfare. That’s what we’ve been trained as Senior Center directors to ensure; the health, safety and welfare of all our...
View ArticleFinding Creative ways to Get Together this Holiday Season
As a military family, holidays have been tricky on occasion. We’ve learned to celebrate creatively when visits weren’t possible. Some years we hosted, some years we traveled, and some years were...
View ArticleSomething to Look Forward to
I went to a department store this week. To me, it’s a whole different feeling to shop for clothes or gifts than it is shopping for groceries, and I felt like a bird out of a cage! I hummed along...
View ArticleThe Benefits of Staying Hydrated
I am a coffee addict. Black. No cream. No sugar. Bold. Decaf is not real coffee. It started in the 80’s while I was attending Brescia. Those 8 a.m. classes had me sliding in sideways to the...
View ArticleThe Value of Asking for Help
Fall has always been my favorite season of the year! Yes, I love the colors, but that’s not why! Yes, I love the crisp clear mornings, but that’s not why! I adore hayrides, fire pits, and weenie...
View ArticleHoliday Cleaning—One Bite at a Time!
Each holiday season I tell myself I’m not going to overdo. I’m not going to clean like a mad-woman, not gonna pressure myself to make everything perfect, and I’m just going to enjoy the spirit of the...
View ArticleLifelong Learning
The New Year is here and if you’re like me, you’re ready to tape up the box on 2021 and move straight into a bigger and better 2022! Did you make a resolution or promise to yourself to enforce a...
View Article“The Best” of 1922
While we are still basking in the glow and reflected glory of an issue filled with Owensboro’s best … let’s look back in time to see whether there are any references to “the best” in the news of 100...
View ArticleNaysayers (Then and Now) Can’t Take Away from What Makes Owensboro Great
The question explored in this month’s issue of Owensboro Living magazine is worth asking. What DOES make Owensboro great? There are almost as many different answers as there are residents of our...
View ArticleChanging Your Diet as You Age
“Dana, I ran some tests on you because I had a suspicion, and needed to verify before I brought it up. You have Celiac Disease. It’s an autoimmune disease, that you’ve most likely had your whole...
View ArticleThe Joys (and benefits) of Reading
I think I’ve always loved to read. I remember a program on TV when I was about 5 or so, where I followed along with a workbook my mom ordered for me. The workbook had lines to write my responses to...
View ArticleBeware of Senior Scams
Walking back to my car from the grocery, I heard the voice of an adorable little boy, maybe 18 months old, squealing, “Dodo! Dodo!” He was kicking and lunging himself forward in the cart, pointing...
View ArticleClearing the Hurdles of Hearing Loss
I noticed the house smelled smoky when I walked through the front door, but didn’t think much about it. After all, it was Easter Sunday, and it isn’t uncommon for someone to spill something on a...
View ArticleThe Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep
“Nana, can I go to sweep now? I wanna go to sweep.” Shocked, because she was just about to jump back into the pool where she and her older brother were playing “Save the shark!” I checked my watch...
View ArticleYou’re Never Too Old to Tame Your Sweet Tooth
The average American consumes too much sugar. This trend often worsens with age. If you’re a senior or a caregiver, learn what’s behind the craving for sweets and how to get around it. Basic Facts...
View ArticleMemory Loss
Imagine a world without the rigors of aging. No mobility and memory loss issues. No situation where the older adult you love forgets everything about themselves and you. Sadly, we live in a world...
View ArticleEssential Superfoods
For Senior Citizen Diets If you’re a senior citizen, your body requires more nutrients than when you were younger, due to different metabolic needs. There are essential foods that can help you feel...
View ArticleSeniors – Stay Fit, Trim, and Healthy with Safe Exercises
Seniors have a lot to gain by regular exercise. Staying active can improve your physical and mental health and extend your ability to live independently. Below are some tips for developing a...
View ArticleSocial Isolation and Loneliness Are Also Part of the Holidays
Written by Becky Barnhart, Executive Director, Senior Community Center This time of the year brings memories, expectations and plans as we enter the traditional holiday season. Cooler temps, family...
View ArticleAdding Life to Your Years
Health and Wellness for Seniors Written by Becky Barnhart, Executive Director, Senior Community Center A new year is a fresh opportunity to take an assessment of our health and wellbeing, no matter...
View ArticleThe Wedding of the Century
Never mind the fairytale nuptials of Lady Diana and Prince Charles. The wedding of the century had already taken place, way back in 1923. Every aspect of the ceremony uniting Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon...
View ArticleSeniors and Spring Go Together
I’m going out on a limb when I say that no demographic welcomes Spring more than senior adults. The cold, dark months of winter aren’t especially copacetic for older folks. And there’s valid reasons...
View ArticleScams Against Seniors Are Serious, Lucrative Business
Summer is upon us and that means warmer temperatures, sporadic rainstorms, higher humidity and, unfortunately, it can also be a time for scammers to focus on senior adults. One of the most common...
View ArticleWhat Every Baby Boomer Ought to Know about Fitness Centers
Visiting a fitness center can be intimidating. You find yourself surrounded by people years younger than you and wonder about which exercise equipment you can use safely. However, as the baby boom...
View Article100 Years of Family Business
What a delight to leaf through the pages of this issue of Owensboro Living magazine to read about so many of the family businesses that contribute so much to our community. All of these enterprises...
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