GB Items Related to Tag - education
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Deadline Approaching for UCB Rheumatoid Arthritis Family ScholarshipI came across this and thought I’d share with this community in case it can help anyone looking for extra assistance for their kids’ college education. Applications are being accepted until March 19, 2010 for the UCB Rheumatoid Arthritis Family...
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A New Life Journey…So off I went to Austria and Italy, and had a fabulous time. While in Austria we attended lectures at the University of Innsbruck and I found I loved being back in the classroom. That combined with all the workshops and programs I had been taking back...
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Reality Bytes: A Message That ResonatesAny caregivers out there? It's not easy. But there are organizations that provide help and relief. The Community Education & Resource Affiliation of Central Florida is looking for ways to bring exposure to groups that do great work, and asked GB for help.
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Teens and Sleep; We Really Need to Rethink ExpectationAn article was released about teens and the effects of caffeine and technology is having an effect of teens and their sleep. I know I live this issue daily. I have a teen son and a daughter who is just in her 20s. The problem is that we have not...
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Education is Everything
As a sleep tech and a manager, I have learned that education is everything. The more information we give our patients, the more successful the study and (ultimately) their therapy will be. It is this part of the study that should really start at the...
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1. Exercise. 2. Don't eat crap. [health care-reformed].Last night on the Twitter ageop chat (and if you're not joining in, please do so, it's the single most interesting hour of my week: Thursdays from 9-10 PM EST) one topic we discussed was health care reform, and most of the brilliant people involved agreed...
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How can we change the education system?After working in education for a number of years, it never ceases to amaze me how ridiculous some of the 'rules' of schools are. Today was a prime example.My son was planning a science experiment involving the intention effect on plant growth. He was...
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Creating financially stable Artificial (?) Families to adopt orphansBe careful where you take your vacation. You never know what (or who) you might come home...
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Pilar GerasimoFive years ago Pilar Gerasimo took a lifestyle and turned it into Experience Life magazine. Now she has 600,000 people reading her ideals.
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Hello World
It's taken days for me to decide what my first blog post on growingbolder.com should be about, and I finally decided to start with a general rant about politics because that's the hottest topic on the web today. I'm a Democrat. I imagine a lot of people...
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Got Milk Mustaches?It's the two-word phrase that now has a permanent place in pop culture: "Got milk?" So, which celebrities wear their mustaches best?
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Tom BlochHe walked away from his high-profile, high-paying job as CEO of H&R Block to teach at an inner-city school and discovered a formula for better students.
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Stupid QuotesEven smart people say stupid things. But that doesn't mean we can't laugh about it. Check out and add to our growing collection of really stupid quotes.
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Inland Caregiver Resource CenterMake A Donation At: http://www.inlandcaregivers.com/ Inland Caregiver Resource CenterCaring for an adult family member or friend who is frail, disabled or suffers from a brain impairment is often extremely challenging. Since 1985 Inland...
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"Empowered or Entitled? What Are We Teaching Our Kids?"Let me begin by asking a simple question… What the HECK is going on?????? Whew…that felt good. I’ve wanted to scream that question (and dozens like it) ever since I began teaching in public education several years ago....
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Joan SouthgateShe's in her 80s, but that didn't stop one woman from walking 250 miles to illustrate the importance preserving the historical Underground Railroad.
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H1N1 Nursing Home PreparednessIf you do have a Loved One in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Center than you may want to check...
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Jeanie LindersJeanie Linders has become a voice of an entire generation thanks to her smash-hit play, "Menopause: The Musical."
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Dr. Gene CohenOne of the world's top aging experts says the best way to be physically healthy is to be mentally creative. Find out how!
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5 Questions With: Bob CresonIt's never too late to make a difference in someone else's life. As president and chief executive officer of Wycliffe USA, it's Bob Creson's mission to help people all around the world learn more about religion, and get access to the Bible.
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5 Questions With: Gloria LaubeLove dogs? Love books? So does Gloria Laube, and she's found a way to put the two together and make a difference. See what she says about pursuing her career passions in this edition of 5QW.
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Old Guys Fight CancerAt Growing Bolder, we're big believers in the idea that it's not about age; it's about attitude. One of our favorite companies is Old Guys Rule and now there's another great reason to show our support.
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Two Voices Separated By 1 GenerationPLEASE TALK TO ME ABOUT SEX BUT DO IT RIGHT SEX-No matter how old you are, sex changes everything. Whether it's the connection between two people, the filling of a void, or just for fun, all of the consequences are too much for a child to handle. Every...
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Keeping Seniors Safe behind the Wheel
There are plenty of seniors across the countries who do not want to give up their driving privileges. It is one of the most cherished freedoms they still can take advantage of. So, here is a checklist to keep your senior safe if they insist on getting...
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Caregivers Need TLC, too.This week's "Reality Bytes: A Message that Resonates" video is Perfect! To paraphrase your video "blurb": Every caregiver out there knows it's not easy. But I didn't even know about the Community Education & Resource Affiliation of Central Florida,...
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The meaning of Social Media for Baby Boomers looking forward to live abroad -- The Social Media RevolutionWhat is The meaning of Social Media for Baby Boomers looking forward to live abroad, travel...
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4 key factors to guide unmotivated studentsFailure to Finish 4 key factors to guide unmotivated students toward academic success By C. Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Have you ever wondered why so many students get close to the ‘finish...
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Conservatives: I get it.
The last thing I want to do is brand myself as a political blogger or self-appointed expert because I am neither. But I keep hearing a repeated theme, parroted from the likes of Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh, coming from the conservative people who follow...
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Health Care Debate
With the health care debate raging in grand style, fueled by the people who call themselves...
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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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Fast Forward: Something to Think AboutThe story of Rose. How an 87-year-old college student became the greatest teacher on campus.
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Meet the first couple of the Florida Senior Games in Lee CountyThe Florida Senior Games has quite a few husbands and wives working together to stay active and healthy, but the first couple of the Florida Senior Games in Lee County has got to be Danny and Neva Weisskopf who have registered for a combined 14 events in...
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Mark Twain, out loudThere are a lot of lessons to be had from sitting at the bedside of a dying man, and most of them...
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Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run/Walk
Get moving at the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis this holiday season. Join the thousands of walkers and runners who will hit the nation's pavements, pathways and parks this winter to fight the nation’s most common cause of...
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That's Not HotPeople around the world are buzzing with the news that Paris Hilton's grandfather just made a massive cut to the celebrity's inheritance. And he's not alone! Find out how his drastic decision is in line with many baby boomers' financial plans.
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Life as a Mensan (or how I earned the wrath of Don Imus)
I got so many comments (on twitter) from yesterday's blog that I decided to expand a little and tell you why I decided to join and how I completely disgraced myself and learned humility. It will have to be quick, though, since I really have to get some...
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The Older You Get, The Healthier You've BeenDr. Thomas Perls is head of The New England Centenarian Study (NECS), the largest comprehensive study of centenarians in the world. The NECS believes that centenarians are a select group of people who have either markedly delayed or entirely escaped dis
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My Oath to ServeOne of the most memorable moments of my life was taking the oath to enter military service. As I...
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Working from homeI've been in network marketing for years and over those years I've learned quite a bit. Some of...
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Sir Edmund Hillary Dies at 88Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealander beekeeper who was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. His brave act has inspired countless others to reach for the heights. We introduce you to three courageous climbers.
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Day 78: Walter Mitty Goes to SeaRoz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner....
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Why don't people change?
Why don’t people change? Understanding the connection between feeling ‘normal’ and being ‘healthy’ By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Life Coach and founder of the LifeWorks Group in Winter Park People...
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5 Questions With: Alice HornbakerIn our ongoing series called "5 Questions With," Growing Bolder looks for insight and advice from people who are living life with attitude, proving that it's never too late to go after dreams. Alice Hornbaker may be retired, but she's busier than ever!
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Tattoo You?So you're considering your first ever tattoo? Cool. Tattoos are no longer just for bikers, sailors, criminals and prostitutes. They've gone mainstream in a big way. It's estimated that over 15 percent of all American adults now have tattoos.
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5 Questions With: Lori CunniffLori Cunniff has devoted her career to helping the environment. She's worked all over the country, and has been in the field for more than 25 years. So we decided to put her to the test, in a special "green" version of 5 Questions With!
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GB Survey: Should Marijuana be Legalized?According to a new Zogby International Poll, 41 percent of the American public believes that the drug should be legalized. What say ye?
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Introverts Extroverts and the 4 Personalities
Introverts, Extroverts and the 4 Personalities By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor...
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5 Questions With...We love learning from people who live life without fear; who prove it's not about age, it's about attitude. So we go in search of interesting characters, and ask them five (and many times more!) questions -- check it out!
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Day 67: Follow That Whale!
Roz Savage is a British ocean rower, author, motivational speaker and environmental campaigner. After 11 years as a management consultant, she embarked on a new life of adventure by rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic. Her unlikely transformation...
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Launching your Young Adult into the 'Real World'
Parenting Launch Sequence Managing the change of letting go of children so they can launch into a successful life as young adults By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Parents are told to give their...