GROWING OLD

By Diane Forrest

You're only as old as you feel, and 50 is the new 30. We have all heard these sayings, but I must say I agree. I recently celebrated a milestone birthday, and I still feel (and sometimes act) like a kid. I have been blessed with great genes from my family, and with beauty salons and skin care items, gray hair and wrinkles are not a problem yet! I believe that staying active is key for remaining young. When my father retired from his job he began planning a year before. He built an office at his home, and continues his routine of getting up every morning at 5:30 heading to his office, reading the paper and having his coffee. He believes that keeping his body in the motions that it's accustomed to will keep him in shape. His sister on the other hand stays up late, sleeps late and lounges around all day. I guess that works for her.

How are you handling the advancing years?

What works for you?

Let us know in the comment section below.

Sharing another Blog Site

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By Terry Orr

Good afternoon fellow readers and followers!  One of the fun things about running a Blog Site is looking in on other likeminded Bloggers and read what on their minds.  I have been following TheWorkingCaregiver for nearly two years now and always enjoy reading their posts.

“Safeguarding Your Loved One’s Home” is one of those helpful, insightful and very useful articles written by Julie Davis, Chief Content Officer, www.paretgiving.com.  Please take a moment and follow this link http://theworkingcaregiver.wordpress.com/ to read this amazing post and do what I did, print it out for future reference.

Thank you and have a wonderful day

World Health Day

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By Diane Forrest, RN

In 1948 the World Health Organization (WHO) held their first assembly and named April 7 as World Health day.  This marks the anniversary of the founding of WHO, and each year they focus on particular theme.  This year the theme is Aging and continuing good health.  People are becoming more aware of their health, and ways to make it better to live longer.    A major factor in achieving their goals is by diet, exercise and routine medical examinations.

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World Health Day is a global observance and not a public holiday.  Various local, national and international events are arranged to educate the public and policy makers about a specific aspect of the World Health Organization's work.   World Health Day is a global campaign, inviting everyone – from global leaders to the public in all countries – to focus on a single health challenge with global impact. Focusing on new and emerging health issues, World Health Day provides an opportunity to start collective action to protect people's health and well-being.

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For more information about World Health Day click on this site:  http://www.who.int/world-health-day/en/

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