Join me and another dozen members of the Crow’s Feet editorial and podcast teams at Medium Day, Saturday, August 17 from 1:30–2p. We’re going to focus on the power of words to change how we view aging, including how older folks use writing to reflect on their lives and plan their futures. We’ll talk for 10 minutes, then open up for questions. Our session is just one of dozens planned for the daylong event designed to create community on the platform. You can register for Medium Day here.
What do you think it would be like to live in a nursing home? Lee Penn, PhD is a psychotherapist who works with nursing home residents and he shares his insights on the current episode of the Crow’s Feet Podcast. Listen here.
We start our weekly digest with essays by two women who joined Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age just this week. I think you’ll enjoy their perspectives and insights, so give them a read. Then move on to the rest of the stories we are highlighting this week.
Our Stories
My Husband Kept His Chin Up. Even when his doc said, “You’ll need to take this pill for the rest of your life” and the prescription bottle read: NO REFILLS. By Gloria Lesher
Cucumbers, Lemon Cake, and the Art of Learning. Feeling the magic in Grandma’s kitchen. By Janet Meisel
My Olympic Quest for the Gold. World-class athletes aren’t the only heroes. Behind the scenes, a virtual army of volunteers keeps the Games humming. By Kathleen Murphy
Did I Take My Meds? Memory and the tangled web it weaves. By Deborah Batterman
When Your Body Does Things You Don’t Want It to Do. There are times to fight and times to let go. By George “Ace” Acevedo
Five Challenges Couples Face in Retirement. And what you need to do for a fulfilling retirement together. By Mel Schlesinger
Unconditional Love from an Unlikely Senior Friendship. The story of my adopted grandma and her impactful presence in my life. By Tanya
Enjoying Life’s Littlest Thrills. Looking forward. By Robin MS
Until next week,
Nancy Peckenham, Editor
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