Tag Archives: elderly

Not Expendable

Posted on July 10, 2021 by msw blog

“It only kills old people anyway,” the young doctor said to my 72-year-old grandmother. Miffed, she recounted this interaction to me over the phone. “I could have a good 20 years left!” My grandmother mails me homemade quilts. She cares … Continue reading →

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Afraid of Falling?

Posted on October 11, 2020 by msw blog

I love the quote the article “Afraid of Falling? For Older Adults, the Dutch Have a Cure“ ended on “You practice the things you know you can do, and not the things you can’t.” Falling as we age is one … Continue reading →

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The Fight to Use Food Stamps

Posted on September 30, 2020 by msw blog

I noticed the articles I have been avoiding sitting on my desk. Okay, maybe not entirely avoiding. I had shared them with my circle of support and my students, which prompted some great discussions. You see the articles all deal … Continue reading →

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Old and Wise

Posted on October 14, 2019 by msw blog

Someone I’d like to meet is…anyone old and wise. I like finding out how things used to from people who experienced them. -Sunny Sea Gold Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real … Continue reading →

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Vintage Style

Posted on August 2, 2019 by msw blog

When I’m’ in the street, the only people I notice are usually at least seventy years old, because they are really stylish. – Vivienne Westwood Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real … Continue reading →

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