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Hopeful in 2024
Opening Our Hearts with Forgiveness
Connecting the Dots
Relational
No Regrets
Good Enough
Who is in control?
What’s it all about?
Food and Finality
Relying on our “Signature Strengths”
Events in the Community
Resources
For caregivers
COVID Resources
Aging & Aging in Place
Aging
Aging in Place
Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Sleep
Disability
Exercise and Nutrition
Veterans
End of Life
Health
Informational and Consumer
Mental and Physical
Rehab and Addiction
Seattle Area
Senior Living Options
Resources & Reflections
2023 Discussing the ‘Undiscussables’
The Burden of Dependence
Dread-Full
Staying in touch
Changing the Inner Dialogue
Old Dogs learn to swim in Denial
Staying Present with Dementia
Life-saving Connection
Disappointment and Detachment
Don’t Despair
Deadlines and Demands
2022 Learning from Each Other
Are you ready?
What do birthdays mean to you?
Trading Up: From a Vocation to my Avocation
Who am I?
Ravishing
The Benefits to Seniors of Having a Pet
I don’t know
Just say Yes!
I’m 60 and out of the workforce: Can I ever go back?
Is Now the Time to Move to Care for a Senior Loved One?
Getting Through the Holidays
Stuff — Our Complicated Relationship with It
2022 Rebecca’s Tip of the Month
January Tip: In case of emergency
February Tip: Remembering to remember
March Tip: No more ‘buts’!
April Tip: Thinking about thinking
May Tip: Don’t push that button!
June Tip: Balance
July Tip: Orchid Pride — Just add water!
August Tip: Appetite
September Tip: Reframing
October Tip: I’m sorry
November Tip: Practicing Empathy
December Tip: Managing ‘The Clutch’
2021 Rebecca’s Kitchen
In praise of potatoes
The bean’s the thing
Spring = Asparagus
Vitamin Citrus
Robust Rhubarb
Salad days
Corny
Tomatoes: Fruit? Vegetable?
An Abundance of Apples
Winter Squash: A baker’s dozen — and counting!
Celebrating Cranberries
Festive Assemblies
2021 Reflections: Past & Future
What to watch?
Navigating Alzheimer’s
The Backward Glance
About money
On being a therapist
On finding yourself “in charge”
It was time
Good enough
When rites make right
What do Grandmas do?
Soul Travels
Tyranny of Joy
2020 Featured Resources
Civic Engagement
Preparing for a Serious Health Event
The Importance of Social Connection
On Food
Anytime Frittata
Exercise!
Racial learning & unlearning
Staying Connected Now
Living Libraries
End-of-Life
A mature mind. . .
Laughter on the menu
2019 Featured Resources
Fall Prevention
The Value of Volunteering
The Surprising Benefits of Singing
Well Rested
Writing Groups
Clay Is Not Dirt
Osher Lifelong Learning
The Art of Curating Our Spaces
Health Advocacy
Meditating
About Us
Donate
Menu
Home
Hopeful in 2024
Opening Our Hearts with Forgiveness
Connecting the Dots
Relational
No Regrets
Good Enough
Who is in control?
What’s it all about?
Food and Finality
Relying on our “Signature Strengths”
Events in the Community
Resources
For caregivers
COVID Resources
Aging & Aging in Place
Aging
Aging in Place
Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Sleep
Disability
Exercise and Nutrition
Veterans
End of Life
Health
Informational and Consumer
Mental and Physical
Rehab and Addiction
Seattle Area
Senior Living Options
Resources & Reflections
2023 Discussing the ‘Undiscussables’
The Burden of Dependence
Dread-Full
Staying in touch
Changing the Inner Dialogue
Old Dogs learn to swim in Denial
Staying Present with Dementia
Life-saving Connection
Disappointment and Detachment
Don’t Despair
Deadlines and Demands
2022 Learning from Each Other
Are you ready?
What do birthdays mean to you?
Trading Up: From a Vocation to my Avocation
Who am I?
Ravishing
The Benefits to Seniors of Having a Pet
I don’t know
Just say Yes!
I’m 60 and out of the workforce: Can I ever go back?
Is Now the Time to Move to Care for a Senior Loved One?
Getting Through the Holidays
Stuff — Our Complicated Relationship with It
2022 Rebecca’s Tip of the Month
January Tip: In case of emergency
February Tip: Remembering to remember
March Tip: No more ‘buts’!
April Tip: Thinking about thinking
May Tip: Don’t push that button!
June Tip: Balance
July Tip: Orchid Pride — Just add water!
August Tip: Appetite
September Tip: Reframing
October Tip: I’m sorry
November Tip: Practicing Empathy
December Tip: Managing ‘The Clutch’
2021 Rebecca’s Kitchen
In praise of potatoes
The bean’s the thing
Spring = Asparagus
Vitamin Citrus
Robust Rhubarb
Salad days
Corny
Tomatoes: Fruit? Vegetable?
An Abundance of Apples
Winter Squash: A baker’s dozen — and counting!
Celebrating Cranberries
Festive Assemblies
2021 Reflections: Past & Future
What to watch?
Navigating Alzheimer’s
The Backward Glance
About money
On being a therapist
On finding yourself “in charge”
It was time
Good enough
When rites make right
What do Grandmas do?
Soul Travels
Tyranny of Joy
2020 Featured Resources
Civic Engagement
Preparing for a Serious Health Event
The Importance of Social Connection
On Food
Anytime Frittata
Exercise!
Racial learning & unlearning
Staying Connected Now
Living Libraries
End-of-Life
A mature mind. . .
Laughter on the menu
2019 Featured Resources
Fall Prevention
The Value of Volunteering
The Surprising Benefits of Singing
Well Rested
Writing Groups
Clay Is Not Dirt
Osher Lifelong Learning
The Art of Curating Our Spaces
Health Advocacy
Meditating
About Us
Donate
March 2024 essay
by Rebecca Crichton
