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The Consolations of Age

The Consolations of Age

I love old things. I love a star like Arcturus that’s been shining for billions of years or starlight that’s taken 2 million light years to reach my eyes, like that of the Andromeda Galaxy imaged on our home page. I love rock that reflects metamorphosis occurring deep underground 250 million years ago. I sing […]

Falls: Diminish the Risk

Falls: Diminish the Risk

Last year, right before turning 65, I fell twice.  The first fall took me down 4 of my basement steps and left me with a gash in one knee. Then a month later, I slipped on ice while walking my dog. This fall resulted in a leg fracture, surgery, and a long healing process on […]

Dementia: Fear is the Mind-Killer

Dementia: Fear is the Mind-Killer

When you retreat with us, one of the sessions raises the topic of cognitive decline in your elder. This can be a scary topic for many and a fear which can even entwine both the needs of taking care of someone but also contemplating our own aging. At the retreat, our goal is to help […]