tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133512492024-09-04T08:45:28.936-07:00Dedicated to people who want to embrace the aging process, defy old age stereotypes and become even more fully alive!Taru Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06339865878413850653noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13351249.post-59024754094495883482010-02-01T21:35:00.000-08:002010-02-24T10:35:33.256-08:00

I've been trying to keep both this older blog and my new blog, taru.com, updated. It's time i simplified and chose one or the other. I've chosen http://www.taru.com, so there will no longer be any new posts here. I really appreciate all the readers who have read and commented on my posts here, and i encourage you to do the same on taru.com. Sayonara, Adios, Arrivederci, and so long!

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As an Apple lover, I had waited with anticipation for the rumored Apple “tablet”. Yesterday my wait was over; the iPad had arrived. I went to a lot of web sites where some of the younger geeks tended to bash it for its’ apparent limitations, some of which were:No multitaskingNo Adobe Flash No camera or iChat capabilitiesStill limited to AT&T's 3G serviceFirst, I didn&#

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It’s been awhile since I sat down to write a post. Stuff like tax preparation, and a zillion other things I decided were more important than blogging (silly me) kept me from writing. Well, no more excuses. Here I am again.Today I’m sitting in my home office with a ceramic heater at my knees, huddled in a turtleneck trying to stay warm. According to my husband, the barometric

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Have you ever received a gift from someone you love that absolutely takes your breath away? Has this gift helped to ease years of the pain you felt over something you had to do, but has haunted you ever since you did it? Have you ever received the gift of absolute love and understanding?This Christmas I received a gift that did all that and more, and moved me to tears. My youngest son, Matt, gave

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My second installment of Michael Gerber’s BizTechDay presentation is very personal for me. There are several things he said that hit me like a bolt out of the blue and propelled me into action. He said “you’re tired because you’re doing the wrong thing, the wrong way”, and “burnout means you are working with energy you no longer have”. I had been

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Of everything I attended at BizTechDay, Michael Gerber’s presentations stood out as the best of the best. Why? Because everything else was about using technology as an entrepreneur, and Michael’s was about the entrepreneur, the person behind the technology. All the technology in the world will not help an entrepreneur who lacks the appropriate mindset, or who lacks the insights

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Here’s my second installment of what I learned at BizTechDay 2009. It’s about viral video. I have really been admiring Elizabeth Potts Weinstein’s use of video. She’s consistent and produces really effective videos that are FUN to watch, and have great content. So, i had to attend the following session on Viral Video. Video Entrepreneur: How to Turn Visitors to Customers Using Viral Videos The

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I recently attended the two day event, BizTechDay, which brought together hundreds of entrepreneurs, techies, social media networking gurus and the media. I was looking forward to learning more about how to use social media networking to really connect with other like-minded people and to promote our business. I learned a lot! Facebook Fan Pages I got a lot of extremely valuable information

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A Bonus TipAging is not a disease; it’s a normal stage of a human life. It’s how we THINK about aging that makes it a problem. If we believe the thought viruses prevalent in our society, we will look for those so-called problems of aging. Our very powerful mind will, in fact, create the very problems we fear. We have in our brain, something called a reticular activating system. It&#

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This guest post is by Damon P. Miller II, MD, ND Our bones are alive, constantly renewing and rebuilding themselves, and to have strong and healthy bones, there are some simple steps you can take. The most important drug for your bones is exercise. Gardening and housework are some of the best exercises. Running, walking and cycling give a good workout to the legs, but do not do much to

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Give back – you’ve gathered a lot of wisdom, so share it. In Native American cultures, the elders are revered for their knowledge and wisdom. In our society the norm has been to discard the elders, ignore their wisdom, and make fun of the aged. This has got to stop. We have a great deal of acquired wisdom and life experience to share and the world is worse for us not sharing it. It is a time

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Spirituality – as practiced under whatever name you call it.Look for the meaning in your life’s experiences. Find activities and commitments that give you satisfaction and add purpose to your life.Find activities that enliven you and give you a sense of courage, or heart fullness.To quote from an interview with Jennifer L. Brower, a Unitarian Universalist minister, “Spiritual

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On Wednesday, I had the extreme pleasure of re-connecting with my Aunt Gerta and Cousin Sandy after 55 years. Yes, I said 55 years; that’s how long since we had last seen one another. Several months ago Sandy found me through Ancestry.com. It was very fortuitous as I had been lamenting the fact that I didn’t feel like I had a family. I was really missing a connection to my Father&#

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Community and connection – we are social beings and need to interact with others. Make building social connections a priority. We are at heart pack animals who thrive in the company of others. Studies have shown that older people with at least one close friend have younger cardiovascular systems, healthier stress hormone blood profiles, and actually get less colds! People with a larger circle of

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OK, I admit it. I watched America’s Got Talent last night. OK, not just last night, but almost all of them. Why, because Grandma Lee, the 75 year old comedian who is living her dream is actually moving up the food chain to the Semi-Finals. This is very unusual. Older people usually get passed over in these “talent” contests.She really inspires me with her courage to face a

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While perusing some elderbloggers blogs, I came across a discussion of the term Senior Citizen v.s. Elder. Language has always intrigued me, so I decided to dig further. Did you know that Dictionary.com defines a Senior Citizen as: an elderly or aged person, especially one who is retired or whose principal source of support is a pension or Social Security benefits. What a non-descript definition

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Good Healthcare – absolutely a must haveOK, I know it can be difficult to find a health care provider that actually listens to you and is a partner in your health rather than a demi-god from on high who dictates to you. But they are out there, and it’s critical to find one (or even better, more than one) so you can take responsibility for your own wellbeing. If you feel you aren’t being heard,

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Sex – otherwise known as intimacyAccording to Dr.’s Oz and Roizen in You: Staying Young, “having monogamous, regular sex has been proven to extend your life.” Yes, sometimes (actually in many instances) women lose their libido as they pass menopause, if they have a hysterectomy, or have their ovaries removed. There are natural solutions out there. I highly recommend finding a sympathetic,

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Stress – some is necessary; too much is harmful.One of the first things I recommend is de-stressing. There’s just so much going on in our lives, it’s become easier and easier to feel overwhelmed, burnt out and SERIOUS. Sometimes it’s stress related to health issues; sometimes to relationships; sometimes finances, you get the point.Here are some tips to de-stress:Immediately focus on the present

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Sleep: the fundamental way we rejuvenate ourselves.Sleep is a lifesaver, especially as we age. It is during sleep that the body repairs itself and the mind resolves issues left over from the day’s activities.So, how much sleep is enough? We’ve been told 7 to 8 hours a night is necessary, but one size doesn’t fit all. How do you know if you are getting the right amount for you?There are several

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Food we eat – can mean the difference between life and death!Eat an anti-inflammatory diet by avoiding refined, processed foods. They contain pro-inflammatory additives, carbohydrates and fats. So, just what foods are anti-inflammatory?Stop eating starch; that means refined carbohydrates and the white stuff we so love like potatoes, white rice and foods made with refined flour. Why is it bad?

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Cardiovascular Exercise - Why?To improve our ability to circulate the blood around in our bodies.To find out your target maximum heart rate, start with 220, deduct your age and multiply by 80%. For example:220 – 66 (age) = 154 x .80 = 123 my target maximum heart rate.To start, get it up there for 20 minutes, 3 times a week. Work your way up to doing 45 minutes of aerobic exercise four days a week

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Conditioning Research: Interview with Doug McGuff

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Strength Training is critical to the rest of your life because it increases your coordination as well as your ability to perform the functions of daily living.Three pounds of lean muscle burns up to 10,000 calories a month just sitting on the couch. However, I don’t recommend being a couch potato!Do strength training 2 times a week for 20-minutes using a slow motion, high intensity, and low

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I hope this inspires you to find your own blessings in these challenging economic times. 1- Spending time with family and friends is more important than anything I could ever buy.2- I was wasteful with money and didn't even know it.3- People are there to help you when times get tough; you just have to ask. And, if you ask and it isn't forthcoming, remember that they have their own problems to

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