Marshall High School
Aging Gracefully
Thanks to Harriett Eaker Adams for this encouraging "Good News".
MAJOR NEWS FLASH FROM HARRIETT EAKER ADAMS
(YOU WILL ALL BE SO HAPPY)
Brains of older people are slow because they know so much .
People do not decline mentally with age, it just takes them longer to recall
facts because they have more information in their brains, scientists believe
. Much like a computer struggles as the hard drive gets full, so, too, do
humans take longer to access information when their brains are full.
Researchers say this slowing down process is not the same as cognitive
decline .
The human brain works slower in old age, said Dr. Michael Ramscar, but only
because we have stored more information over time The brains of older people
do not get weak. On the contrary, they simply know more .
Also, older people often go to another room to get something and when they
get there, they stand there wondering what they came for. It is NOT a
memory problem, it is nature's way of making older people do more exercise .
SO THERE!!
I have more friends I should send this to, but right now I can't remember
their names ...
So, please forward this to your friends; they may be my friends, too .
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HAVE A GREAT DAY
NOT SO MUCH ABOUT BUT STILL FUNNY
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Baby Boomers New Theme Song
June George Duet keeps reminding
us how old we are
Click on picture.
Check this out. How fun is this?
The following from Ross Ayers:
CRABBY OLD MAN
When an old man died in the geriatric ward of a nursing home in
North Platte , Nebraska , it was believed that he had nothing left of any
value.
Later, when the nurses were going through his meager
possessions, they found this poem. Its quality and content so impressed the
staff that copies were made and distributed to every nurse in the hospital.
One nurse took her copy to Missouri .
The old man's sole bequest to posterity has since appeared in
the Christmas edition of the News Magazine of the St. Louis Association for
Mental Health. A slide presentation has also been made based on his simple,
but eloquent, poem.
And this little old man, with nothing left to give to the world,
is now the author of this 'anonymous' poem winging across the Internet.
Crabby Old Man
What do you see nurses? . . .. .. . What do you see?
What are you thinking . . . . . when you're looking at me?
A crabby old man . . .. . . not very wise,
Uncertain of habit . . . . . with faraway eyes?
Who dribbles his food . . . . . and makes no reply.
When you say in a loud voice . . . . . 'I do wish you'd try!'
Who seems not to notice . .. . . . the things that you do.
And forever is losing . . . . . A sock or shoe?
Who, resisting or not . . . . . lets you do as you will,
With bathing and feeding . . . . . The long day to fill?
Is that what you're thinking? . . . . . Is that what you see?
Then open your eyes, nurse . . . . . you're not looking at me.
I'll tell you who I am. . . . .. . As I sit here so still,
As I do at your bidding, . . . . . as I eat at your will.
I'm a small child of Ten . . . . . with a father and mother,
Brothers and sisters . . . . . who love one another.
A young boy of Sixteen . . . . with wings on his feet.
Dreaming that soon now . .. . . . a lover he'll meet.
A groom soon at Twenty . . . . . my heart gives a leap.
Remembering, the vows . . . . . that I promised to keep.
At Twenty-Five, now . . . . . I have young of my own.
Who need me to guide . . . . . And a secure happy home.
A man of Thirty . . . .. . My young now grown fast,
Bound to each other . . . . . With ties that should last.
At Forty, my young sons . . .. . . have grown and are gone,
But my woman's beside me . . . . . to see I don't mourn.
At Fifty, once more, babies play 'round my knee,
Again, we know children . . .. . . My loved one and me.
Dark days are upon me . . . . . my wife is now dead.
I look at the future . . . . . shudder with dread.
For my young are all rearing . . . . . young of their own.
And I think of the years . . . . . and the love that I've known.
I'm now an old man . ... . . . and nature is cruel.
Tis jest to make old age . . . . . look like a fool.
The body, it crumbles . . . . . grace and vigor, depart.
There is now a stone . . . . where I once had a heart.
But inside this old carcass . . . . . a young guy still dwells,
And now and again . . . . . my battered heart swells.
I remember the joys . . . . . I remember the pain.
And I'm loving and living . . . . . life over again.
I think of the years, all too few . . . .. . gone too fast.
And accept the stark fact . . . . that nothing can last.
So open your eyes, people . . . . . open and see.
Not a crabby old man .. . . Look closer . . . see ME!!
Remember this poem when you next meet
an older person who you might brush aside
without looking at the young soul within.
We will all, one day, be there, too!
This from Ann Sherrill Davis
No One Believes Seniors
An elderly couple was celebrating their sixtieth anniversary. The couple had married as childhood sweethearts and had moved back to their old neighborhood after they retired. Holding hands, they walked back to their old school. It was not locked, so they entered, and found the old desk they'd shared, where Andy had carved "I love you, Sally ."
On their way back home, a bag of money fell out of an armored car, practically landing at their feet. Sally quickly picked it up and, not sure what to do with it, they took it home. There, she counted the money -
fifty thousand dollars!
Andy said, "We've got to give it back."
Sally said, "Finders keepers." She put the money back in the bag and hid it in their attic.
The next day, two police officers were canvassing the neighborhood looking for the money, and knocked on their door. "Pardon me, did either of you find a bag that fell out of an armored car yesterday?"
Sally said, "No".
Andy said, "She's lying. She hid it up in the attic.
Sally said, "Don't believe him, he's getting senile"
The agents turned to Andy and began to question him. One said: "Tell us the story from the beginning."
Andy said, "Well, when Sally and I were walking home from school yesterday ....."
The first police officer turned to his partner and said, "We're outta here!"
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I don't want to brag or make anybody jealous,
but I can still fit into the earrings I wore in high school.
The first senior moment in history:
We'll be friends until we're old & senile. Then we'll be NEW friends.....
This video doesn't tell us anything we
don't already know (or should), but it's
a nice way to spend a couple of minutes. Enjoy.
YOU KNOW YOU’RE OLD WHEN.....
Have you ever been guilty of looking at others your own age and thinking, surely I can’t look THAT old?
My name is Alice, and I was sitting in the waiting room for my first appointment with a new dentist. I noticed his DDS diploma on the wall, which bore his full name. Suddenly, I remembered a tall, handsome, dark-haired boy with the same name had been in my high school class some 30-odd years ago. Could he be the same guy that I had a secret crush on, way back when?
Upon seeing him, however, I quickly discarded any such thought. This balding, gray-haired man with the deeply-lined face was way too old to have been my classmate.
After he examined my teeth, I asked him if he had attended Morgan Park High School.
"Yes. Yes, I did. I’m a Mustang," he beamed with pride.
"When did you graduate?" I asked.
He answered, "In 1975. Why do you ask?"
"You were in my class!" I exclaimed. He looked at me closely.
Then, that ugly, old, bald, wrinkled-faced, fat rear-end, gray-haired, decrepit old man asked,
"What did you teach?"
Ok, Mavs. If the following video doesn't inspire (or depress) you, you need re-programming. These are SENIOR seniors; we're just FRESHMAN seniors, so no excuse for sitting on the sidelines!
Comedienne Anita Renfroe sings a parody of Josh Groban's "You Raise
Me Up." At our age, we need all the help we can get.
Ok, one more by Anita - can't help it:
Anita Renfroe performs a parody of Carrie Underwood's "Before He
Cheats" at the Premier Designs National Rally 2008. Parody is entitled
"Before I Eat."
ScreenHeros - Some "related video" offers pop up at the end. No, they're NOT related & I worked hard to get them off, but to no avail. Please disregard. This "Screen Heroes" video is worth seeing.
We make NO guarantee of the content accuracy. It's just
an interesting video on our interesting era.
First you forget names, then you forget faces. Next,
you forget to pull your zipper up, and finally, you
forget to pull it down --- George Burns
To Skip to Part 2, Click on car
To Skip to Part 3, Click on Bill & Hillary
You MAVS are still hookin' 'em.
You beauties are still stopping traffic.
(For the visually-challenged, to enlarge pictures, click on them.)
You're still playing air guitar.
Still going ga-ga over superstars...& governators
Still the bad boy at the biker bar.
Still performing in the Lions Loonies.
Still goin' ta them Texas roundups.
Still will......well, you know who you are...
Still looking for adventure and...
Still loving a good skinny-dip
Still sneaking your dad's hot wheels out, cruisin' Grand Ave...... and gettin' caught by the law,
Still lookin' for discoveries off the beaten path.
Will still do anything for a laugh in Study Hall.
Will still do ANYTHING to hang out with girls.
Still trying to amp up the Corral Club.
Still don't have enough credits to graduate
Still enjoying a slice of birthday cake, and...
Still love being the birthday boy.
IF THIS WON'T CONVINCE THE WORLD THAT WE'RE STILL YOUNG, THEN WE'LL JUST HAVE TO KEEP TRYING. STAY TUNED FOR "WE ARE NOT OLD!" Part 2
THE BABY BOOMERS' GUIDE TO AGING GRACEFULLY
Feel like you're getting no respect?
Attitude taken a negative turn?
Blaming others for your problems?
Cheer up, '65ers! There are MANY ways to recapture the Youth that you used to know, and, even better, it's all under YOUR control! Here's how:
MAXIMIZE YOUR PHYSICAL HEALTH
First, get a check-up. And don't forget, you're entitled to a second opinion.
Who's better than your doctor to give you good advice about improving your health?
How long's it been since that last eye exam?
A trip to the dentist will clear up those pesky oral problems.
No shame in corrective hearing devices.
Increase your consumption of fruits & vegetables.
Studies have shown that use of free weights can add strength even to those at the low end of the fitness scale.
Maintaining flexibility is as important as strength training.
Martial arts can have multiple benefits.
A walk in the sunshine promotes the production of Vitamin D.
Severely limit your exposure to fast foods!
A HEALTHY SOCIAL LIFE ADDS YEARS
Don't be afraid to make new friends.
You might discover you share the same past times.
Get out more often; take in a show.
Pamper yourself with a day at the spa.
Walk barefoot on the beach with your best buds.
Learn the dance to "Thriller."
Volunteer your teaching skills.
Keep your heart open to new relationships because...
you may find love in unexpected places.
Bring yourself into the 21st century.
And hey! Every now & then, just take a moment out of your hectic life to relax and contemplate the universe.
CONSIDER THIS A FORUM, FELLOW BOOMERS. COLLECTIVELY, WE HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS TO ANY QUESTIONS ON COOL AGING. SEND US YOUR HELPFUL HINTS & WE'LL POST THEM, THUS ENRICHING THE LIVES OF ALL WHO LOOK TO US FOR GUIDANCE.
David McClure from the Dallas News Community Opinion page.
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DOES THIS REMIND YOU OF ANYONE?
Noticed the generation gap yet?
You could always pretend you meant to do this...
Other than this, it ain't so bad.
PART 1
Hey, Baby Boomers, do your children or grandchildren think you're old? Well, we are at the head of the line, Baby Boomer-wise, the generation that redefined aging. And we beg to differ! We still haven't lost it, and here's positive proof: (Scroll down for evidence.)
From Sam & SJP
DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THESE SENIOR DISCOUNTS?
Most are age 65 but some are 50, 55, 60, 62
Senior savings that will help you keep more cash in your pocket. Whoever said getting older was a bad thing, obviously didn’t know about these fantastic senior discounts!
Restaurants
* Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+)
* Arby’s: 10% off (55+)
* Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+)
* Bennigan’s: discount varies by location
* Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+)
* Boston Market: 10% off (65+)
* Burger King: 10% off (60+)
* Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+)
* Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+)
* Chili’s: 10% off (55+)
* CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
* Culver’s: 10% off (60+)
* Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+)
* Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+)
* Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+)
* Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+)
* Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+)
* Golden Corral: 10% off (60+)
* Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+)
* IHOP: 10% off (55+)
* Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+)
* KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+)
* Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+)
* Long John Silver’s: various discounts at participating locations (55+)
* McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
* Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+)
* Shoney’s: 10% off
* Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+)
* Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
* Subway: 10% off (60+)
* Sweet Tomatoes 10% off (62+)
* Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+)
* TCBY: 10% off (55+)
* Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+)
* Village Inn: 10% off (60+)
* Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+)
* Wendy’s: 10% off (55+)
* White Castle: 10% off (62+)
Retail and Apparel
* Banana Republic: 10% off (50+)
* Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+)
* Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+)
* Big Lots: 10% off
* Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+)
* C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
* Clarks: 10% off (62+)
* Dress Barn: 10% off (55+)
* Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
* Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location)
* Kmart: 20% off (50+)
* Kohl’s: 15% off (60+)
* Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off
* Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions
* Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+)
* The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+)
* Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+)
Grocery
* Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+)
* American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+)
* Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+)
* DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+)
* Food Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+)
* Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+)
* Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
* Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+)
* Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
* Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location)
* Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location)
* Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+)
* The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+)
* Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+)
* Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+)
* Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+)
Travel
* Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+)
* Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members
* American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
* Amtrak: 15% off (62+)
* Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members
* Best Western: 10% off (55+)
* Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+)
* Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
* Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+)
* Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
* Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+)
* Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations
* Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+)
* Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+)
* Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members
* Greyhound: 5% off (62+)
* Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance
* Hertz: up t0 25% off for AARP members
* Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+)
* Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+)
* InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+)
* Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+)
* Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+)
* Motel 6: 10% off (60+)
* Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+)
* National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members
* Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
* Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
* Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+)
* Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
* Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up
* United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
* U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount)
Activities & Entertainment
* AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+)
* Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+)
* Busch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
* Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+)
* Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off
* U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+)
* Regal Cinemas: 30% off
* Ripley’s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+)
* SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)