Category: Community
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Rethinking Aging: Registry and Culture Shift
Anne Lamott captured a universal truth with wit and clarity: aging calls for a new kind of gift registry—not one for china or cookware, but one for bifocals, grabbers, compression gloves, and custom orthotics. She quipped that she and her husband might as well have registered at their local Durable Medical Equipment and Pharmacy. It…
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Retired Nurses
Charlestown held a brunch in recognition of Nurses’ Week. It was for its 155 retired nurses. The nurses from Continuing Care hosted the event. Over 100 of us attended. It was well-organized, thoughtful, and a chance to reconnect with others who spent their lives in the nursing profession. The Maryland Nurse Honor Guard took part…
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Civility Matters
Sometimes it is serendipity. As I resume blogging, I sometimes struggle with a topic. I have been thinking about our fractured world, especially in the US. When I entered my office, a book was beside my desk. It had fallen off the nearby bookshelf. There it was—the inspiration: Choosing Civility: The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate…
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Cancer Support Helps
As a result of my stint with breast cancer in April and May, I started a Breast Cancer Support Group here at Charlestown. Two other cancer survivors supported me when I needed a trip to the doctor when Dan was not available. I found it so helpful to hear their stories and feel the encouragement…
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Disrupt Aging
We haven’t made much headway since 2016, as ageism remains an acceptable practice. I remember hearing about Virginia Commonwealth University developing a curriculum about agism for senior living at a LeadingAge meeting. We used the Disrupt Aging videos at a session in July. The program was well received, and we are planning a session on…
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Aging Unbound
May should be an exciting month for us older Americans as we celebrate the many contributions that we make to our communities. It’s a time to show the world that aging is not just about slowing down or having limitations. At Charlestown, where I live, we defy these stereotypes every day, and it’s a beautiful…
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Ten Years as a User Group
This month the authorized Apple Charlestown User Group (CHUG) turns 10 years old. I started it in March 2013 because I am an Apple Fan and missed. the user group experience. I have been leading or organizing topics from September to May for 10 years. The group has a website, Google groups as a mailing…
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We’re Still Here
Should I continue with the blog or not? It hasn’t been settled in my mind yet. I completed three years as President of the Maryland Continuing Care Residents Association, which freed up some time. We cruised to Iceland from Fort Lauderdale ending in Southampton, England, in June 2022. We also traveled to Minnesota to see…