Guilt is a 4-letter word in disguise. It is a bad feeling that can tear us down and leave us in a soggy mess, mired down by the weight of it. Family caregivers wrestle with feelings of guilt frequently. Sometimes guilt is like jet lag from a non-stop cross country flight, depriving us of rest,… Continue reading The weight of guilt
Author: othersideof50
Slow to warm up meets dive head first into the deep end of the pool. I'm throwing caution to the wind and with arms wide open I'm embracing the thrill of a mid-life career and personal life change. Older adults in America and their loved ones are calling out to me and I'm eager to offer my hand, my mind and my heart in reply.
Never met a furry or feathered friend I didn't love at first glance.
Love, love, love my amazing husband. And my son, I'll be forever in awe that I am privileged to be his mom. He is brilliant, kind, disciplined, with a sense of humor that is unmatched.
55+ à go-go
(photo courtesy DrMidnightPresents) I’ve been thinking about this aging situation for awhile. For example, when I walked away from a crazy busy career almost 3 years ago, I had already placed the stepping stones on my new path. (By the way, my path looks a lot like a hopscotch pattern and yes, I designed it that… Continue reading 55+ à go-go
What is on the other side?
The game of life requires skill, luck, perseverance, and a willingness to roll the dice when it is your turn. Decade by decade I have alternately followed the rules, broken the rules, re-read the rules and, in my 5th decade, I re-wrote the rules. I became transparent at age 50, over-sharing my successes and failures with… Continue reading What is on the other side?
Fifty is Nifty
10 reasons to love your 50s: 1. You find yourself. “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in service to others.” – Mahatma Gandhi 2. Botox is an option. “Wrinkles (should) merely indicate where smiles have been”- Mark Twain 3. You still have time for a career re-do. #encorecareer 4. You and… Continue reading Fifty is Nifty
Humans plan; God laughs.
Always loved this expression. It resonates with me since I’m so dispassionate about planning. Since I was a teenager I’ve subscribed to the philosophy of Be Here Now. “The best laid plans…” is a saying that speaks to me. However, I’m an adult, with a family, and a job, and responsibilities. Therefore, yes, I make… Continue reading Humans plan; God laughs.
Love Story
When I was in my early teens a song, “Pass It On”, was popular. The first line is “in only takes a spark to get a fire going”… I am honored to serve two older adult clients and their daughter in my “encore” career. Once a week I have the privilege of visiting a husband… Continue reading Love Story
Grateful
This week I completed my internship to fulfill requirements of my geriatric care management coursework. The time I’ve spent with my preceptor and care manager mentors has flown by and I’m grateful for the time and wisdom they have shared with me. I’m most grateful to their clients and family members who agreed to share… Continue reading Grateful
The Golden Rule
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you This seems like such a no brainer rule of life. Sadly, imperfect human beings that we are, none of us always treats others as kindly as we wish to be treated. I had the extremely good fortune to hear Melanie Bunn, RN, MS, GNP,… Continue reading The Golden Rule
Sit Up Straight
I ran across this short video while surfing the Web this morning. Disclaimer: I don’t know Dr. Frank Wildman nor have I read his book (yet). The video is fascinating though. I’ll be checking my posture today! http://www.changeyouragenetwork.com/index.php/en/articles/general-articles/123-habits-that-change-your-age
