The Upside of Aging
Resources for people 50 or better:
FREE eZine (emailed newsletter) The Upside of Aging
Continuation of articles from the eZine
Excerpts from the upcoming book The Upside of Aging
More fun quotes from the manuscript
Let us know if you want to be notified when the book is published.Links to useful websites about aging
Here are continuations of articles in the current issue of The Upside of Aging eZine:
ATTITUDE: Appreciate yourself - even if others don't!
"Dad-isms" that illustrate how to appreciate yourself:
- "I think I'm the greatest. But I don't think many people believe it."
- "I'm fascinated by the sound of my voice."
- "I'm a nice guy in an obnoxious way. I don't hurt anybody."
- "I'm amazed at how flexible I am at math. I'm really happy with my number nuttiness."
Bumper stickers that illustrate the same concept:
- "Happiness is being me."
- "When I grow up I want to be me."
- "Be yourself. No one does it better."
ACTIVITY: Keep active however you can
Mom and Dad, both in their eighties, gave each other interesting gifts for Christmas 2000. Mom gave Dad new flippers for his swim and the gym. Dad gave Mom 5-pound dumbells. Me: "So where are you setting up your home gym?" Mom: "On the couch. And .in the bedroom. They both use the dumbells. Now how many of you readers who are in your eighties can say that? Raise your hands - but put down the dumbbells first.
Mom had a weak arm from an accident years ago. She has noticed that since she's been working out she can use her arm more and move it around better. Check with your doctor before you start a new exercise program, of course.
