GB Items Related to Tag - care
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Shannon Brownlee
Health care. Two words that stir passions and causes discussions. Author Shannon Brownlee is one woman who believes health care in America needs fixing and she's taking it upon herself to make the change.
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Dr. Gladys McGarey
The Mother of Holistic Medicine has no plans of slowing down as she approaches her 90s.
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valentines day
Dont forget that someone special. You dont have to wait until valentines day to show how much you care we need love everyday a hug would be a good start. when was the last time you gave a good back rub the sense of touch is missing in today...
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Hope for the uninsured
Around the end of October of 2006, I bought 2 bags of candy to hand out to trick or treaters. I live on a street where no children reside and we seldom get Halloween visitors. Few came and someone had to eat all that leftover chocolate. It was gone in...
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Boomerang "Kids"
I'm an advice column junkie. I can't help it. I kick off my morning with a frothy soy latte, my “Crack”berry and a heavy dose of the “Dear crew”. When I'm lucky, I can persuade David to play along with a game of “What would...
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You Survived
You are a cancer survivor from the day you are diagnosed. We are on track to see nearly 11 million cancer survivors emerging from their treatment in the not too distant future. It could not be a more exciting and hopeful time for cancer...
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Confronting Cancer Part 3: Getting Past the Pain
Nurse Meg Gaffney is committed to getting the best care as she battles breast cancer, but she does have one fear: pain. And as we found out, even Meg didn't know how bad it would get.
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Running With Scissors
Based in Orlando, Florida, Running with Scissors consist of a group of health care professionals who like to rock. The group is led by Dr. Rob Winter, a prominent vascular surgeon who is as good with his Stratocaster as he is with his scalpel.
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Red Cross Disaster Relief Operation
I've been a Red Cross volunteer for a little less than a year and had done several jobs prior to this deployment, but that's another story. This is just a bit of my experience as a volunteer in TN after the tornados of Feb 5, 2008, DR# 136-08 (that's the...
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The Beauty of Aging
This is my first "baby boomer" post on Growing Bolder. When I look in the mirror, I see a different face with a few more wrinkles and one that looks more and more like my mother's. I see a body that could use a makeover and some much...
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Gordon Johnson
Gordon Johnson, 74, runs a program devoted to keeping siblings together in foster care. His program is making such a difference that he was recently awarded the Purpose Prize.
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Care Giving and Care RECEIVING!
When it’s MY time to ‘receive’ care, I hope I find someone HALF as accommodating as SalGal and I have been to the Ancient One. For my future caregiver, I do NOT expect the following: You...
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"Obesity, be not proud"
“Obesity, be not proud” From the IrongeezerSays™ Series.By Tatjana and Cliff Eggink Two thirds of the American public is either overweight or obese. Adults and kids alike are gaining pounds and suffering dire, life...
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The Lesson of Ruth1898
Throughout 99% of human history, the average life expectancy was less than 18 years. That's changing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are now 80,000 centenarians in the United States, and that number is projected to increase seven-fold...
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James' update
You could probably tell from the picture in my profile that I'm a pretty big guy, but I didn't use to be that way. When I was 21, I still weighed 135 pounds, but now at age 44, I have an update on my personal weight deal that I'd like to share with...
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Remarkable Woman Struggles for Life
Just wanted to pass along that the oldest member of Growing Bolder, Ruth1898 is not well. At 109, she is the world's oldest blogger. She has been put under the care of hospice and they are very concerned about her chances of recovery. Being a part of...
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Growing Bolder Receives 2008 Senior Vision Media Award
The Growing Bolder Media Group is the winner of the 2008 Senior Vision Media Award, presented by the Florida Council on Aging. President and CEO Marc Middleton accepted the award on behalf of the Growing Bolder team.
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A Giving Spirit
Penny Jones wanted to make a difference in her life, her children's lives, and in her community. She didn't have a lot of time or a lot of money. What she did have was a lot of love, and that proved to be more than enough.
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Josh Dorfman
In a world of hybrid cars, fluorescent light bulbs and renewable energy, leading a greener life has become a priority to many, like Josh Dorfman, who's known as the Lazy Environmentalist.
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The Importance of a Living Will
Hello, I'm Penny My husband and I have a wounderful ministry reaching out to others, But my heart goes out to the lonesome and forgotton ones and look to help the lonely. There is so much to say about our ministry, But right now I would like...
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Baby Boomer Girlfriend Retreat Weekend
Blooming Boomers Headed for Daytona Beach... Women from around the country are going to converge on Daytona Beach, Florida April 18-20, 2008 for the “2008 Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now!” Baby Boomer Girlfriends’ Weekend...
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There's Nothing Like a Big Hug from a Child
Yesterday when my 21-month-old grandson came home from daycare, he ran right over to me and gave me a hug. Now granted, he could only reach my knees but it was definitely a big bear hug! He does it quite often as a matter of...
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WHAT!?!
I don't often get really angry, but just recently I was literally spitting nickels.I just received my copy of RTIR(Radio and Television Interview Report) this week. This publication is an advertiser's listing of all those who are 'up and coming'. The...
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Baby Boomer Girlfriend Retreat Weekend
Blooming Boomers Headed for Daytona Beach... Women from around the country are going to converge on Daytona Beach, Florida April 18-20, 2008 for the “2008 Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now!” Baby Boomer Girlfriends’ Weekend...
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The 1982 Denver Blizzard
This story is about the trip we took to see my mom at Christmas, 1982. She lived in Evans, Colorado and we lived in Page, Arizona. We had decided to take our four sons in our Dodge van not knowing what the weather had in store. We...
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Caroline Waxler
Celebrities are always in the news, but who cares, right? Wrong. Author and personal finance expert Caroline Waxler's Web site Mainstreet.com uses celebrities' mistakes to help others with their financial woes.
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The roots of cancer
Cancer does not "just happen". Cancer along with many other common diseases is not just a chance occurrence. There is a growing and unequivocal body of evidence supporting the concept that most common diseases are the result of complex...
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If The Shoe Fits!
Sunday, June 8, 2008 If The Shoe Fits... When someone who shall remain nameless (for now) accused me of having too many pairs of shoes, I found myself justifying the various functions for all of my shoes...or most of my shoes anyway. I was...
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One Gift You Must Get
Have you read through the Thought Leaders column on the GB Home Page? The number of responses to our question was overwhelming. The answers are as diverse as the backgrounds of the people themselves. Be sure to read through them. But don’t forget about...
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Cancer Risk
In our last chat we discussed a variety of issues related to disease disposition. While the environment plays a big role and one that we will want to dwell on at some length we have to recognize up front our own internal risk. Where does...
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Bird Lady of Altamonte Headed For Heaven
Ann Young died. And if you listen very close you can tell. Songbirds aren't singing quite as sweet. She was the best friend wild birds ever had. Thousands owe her their lives. Thousands more won't survive now that she's gone. She...
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Triple Digits?
Throughout 99% of human history, the average life expectancy was less than 18 years. That’s changing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are now 80,000 centenarians in the United States, and that number is projected to increase seven-fold, to...
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A Death Blow in the Format War?
I''m a big movie buff, with 300 or so DVDs, as well as a very well-used Netflix subscription. I love High-Def TV and movies, but hesitated to buy into Blu-Ray or HD-DVD for fear of picking the wrong side in a format war. My family sided with BetaMax in...
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In Celebration of Hard Work
Labor Day is observed on the first Monday of September and dates back to 1882. The Central Labor Union came up with the ideas as a way to give the "working man" a day off. It worked out so well that Congress made it official 12 years later.
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A Surprising Look Into the Future of Transportation
Growing Bolder is often about finding ways to do more with less. While we’re all milking every mile from our gas tanks, there is one community in America that seems unconcerned about the price of gas. Truth is, many who live there don’t even...
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Bird Lady Flies To Heaven
Ann Young was a gift to all winged creatures. Her healing hand saved the lives of thousands of wild birds. Her unexpected death has left a huge void. This is a video tribute in Ann's memory.
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Living for Today
When I read that someone who is healthy, active, ambitious and inspirational has died – like an actress, or a sports star – I'm instantly saddened. And that was my initial reaction when I saw that Dave Freeman had died in a freak...
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O'Connor Goes Public With Private Ordeal
Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday about her husband's Alzheimer's. O'Connor told senators that the disease takes a "staggering toll" on families and more research dollars and treatment options.
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A Mother's Day Heartbreak
My mother-in-law has Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer's is a disease that destroys brain cells, causing problems with memory, thinking and behavior severe enough to affect work, lifelong hobbies or social life. Alzheimer’s...
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The Times They Are A Changin'
As we welcome in the New Year, lets hope 2008 will bring with it meaningful change in the way America deals with its aging population. Dylan said it first but it’s never been truer than now: “The times they are a-changin.” A social revolution is...
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Calling it Quits
We talk a lot about the rapidly changing culture of aging and how anything is now possible. That’s a good thing, right?For many American’s, the surprising answer is “no!” One woman recently told me, “I don’t...
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The Eyes Have It
Are you squinting a bit more than you used to? Find out how you can get a free eye exam and treatment this month. It just might save your vision!
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Fast Forwards -- Old Age is a Gift
How do you feel about every passing birthday? One of the hottest e-mails making the Internet rounds tackles the tough topic, and has some inspirational words to get you smiling!
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What Is Your Dream?
Growing Bolder asks leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.
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My Work with Women
One of the many stages of grief is the feeling of being deeply hurt. The person you loved has left you and you feel abandoned. For me, after the death of my husband, that feeling meant that for quite some time I felt very negative toward men. In my...
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A Legend of Stage and Screen
Julie Andrews has had a legendary career; from movies and television to Broadway musicals, and now, she's an acclaimed author.
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Get Connected!
Cell Phones. How did we ever live without them? Isn’t it amazing how quickly they’ve become part of our lives? It just doesn’t feel right to leave the house without one. Like a wristwatch, we instinctively reach for it as part...
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Mikie Likes It 3
Psalm 55:22 "Friends are God's way of taking care of us." This was written by a of Metro Denver Hospice Physician: I was driving home from a meeting this evening about 5, stuck in traffic on Colorado Blvd., and the car started to choke and splutter...
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Most Troubling Example of Ageism?
Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.










































