Which tree are you growing today? The ANXI-TREE is easy to recognize. Its roots are worry, its branches are uncertainty, and its leaves are our what-ifs. What if my health gets worse? What if I fall? What if I become a burden? What if tomorrow brings more bad news? As we age, life brings changes we cannot control. Health concerns, losing loved ones, living alone, and uncertainty about the future. These can leave us feeling like trees being blown about…
Small Changes Today Can Protect Your Independence Tomorrow Falls are not simply a “getting older” problem. They can happen to active, independent people—and the consequences can be serious. The good news? Many falls can be prevented. If you live alone, this checklist is especially important. Take 20 minutes this week and walk through your home with fresh eyes. 🏠 YOUR HOME SAFETY CHECK ☐ Bathroom: Install securely anchored grab bars in the shower/tub and toilet areas.☐ Shower: Use a non-slip…
You Can’t Always Choose What Happens—But You Can Choose What You Focus On As we grow older, we discover that many things are simply out of our control. We cannot change the weather, other people, the past, or any health challenge that comes our way. There is something we can influence every day: where we put our attention. Think of your mind as an airport. Thoughts are constantly arriving and departing. You may not be able to stop every negative…
Aging does not have to mean accepting a downward spiral. Small, consistent actions can create a positive aging loop—one that builds strength, confidence, connection, and independence. THE POSITIVE AGING LOOP MOVE → CONNECT → LEARN → EAT WELL → SLEEP → BUILD CONFIDENCE → MOVE MORE MOVE: Do something every day. Walking, stretching, strength training, balance exercises—even 30 minutes count. CONNECT: People who stay connected are more likely to stay engaged. Call someone. Join a club. Attend a class. Volunteer….
Stop “Shoulding” Yourself—and Start Enjoying the Road Ahead. Have you ever noticed that your windshield is huge and your rearview mirror is pretty small? There’s a reason. The rearview mirror helps us see where we’ve been. The windshield helps us see where we can go!. Yet many of us spend far too much time looking backward—and then make things worse by telling ourselves what we “should” have done. I should have exercised more.I should have called more often.I should have…
NOTE :WEDNESDAY 9/2 10 AM LAKEHOUSE FREE PHARMACIST REVIEW……….Just bring your list If you take multiple prescription medications, OTC medicines, vitamins or supplements, a medication review can help prevent dangerous interactions, duplicate ingredients and dosing mistakes. 1. Choose One “Go-To” Pharmacist If you use more than one pharmacy, mail-order service or online pharmacy, make sure one pharmacist has a complete list of everything you take. This makes it easier to identify drug interactions, duplicate medications and potential problems. 2. Check…
Refresh this list each day. Pick one of the items that you are going to DO today, making each day a success.
INFLAMMATION: DON’T FEAR IT—WORK WITH YOUR BODY You may have heard that inflammation is the enemy and that we should do everything possible to “get rid of it.” The truth is much more interesting—and reassuring. Inflammation is one of your body’s protection systems. When you get a cut, fight an infection, or injure a muscle, inflammation helps your immune system respond and begin the healing process. Without it, your body could not protect or repair itself. The concern is long-lasting,…
Small changes can make a big difference! Pick 2–3 tweaks this week, then add another next week. These simple habit tweaks can help you stay stronger, sharper, healthier, and more independent. 1. Move Every HourStand up, stretch, or walk for 2–5 minutes every hour. Movement boosts circulation, balance, energy, and joint health. 2. Prioritize ProteinAim for 60–70 grams daily (or as recommended by your healthcare provider). Enjoy Greek yogurt, eggs, cottage cheese, milk, chicken, turkey, fish, tuna, beans, lentils, nuts,…
We all have little things that irritate us—a rude driver, a noisy neighbor, a slow checkout line, the over-chatty friend, or someone who always seems to complain. Your problem isn’t having peeves. The problem is petting them. “Resentment is the poison you are drinking in hopes the other person dies.” “Petting your peeves” means replaying annoyances over and over in your mind. These become rocks you carry in your emotional bag. Every time you revisit them, your body responds as…