Isabel Tom, About Being Old
Interview with Bill Thomas – Something for the Youngins
As I mentioned in my previous post, Bill Thomas is the author of the book Tribes of Eden among many other things. Google him, Wikipedia him and you’ll know he is one of the experts and pioneers in senior care. He’s a writer, physician (geriatrician), a professor at UMBC’s Erickson School of Aging and the list goes on.
Blog or Read… Blog or Read?
I’ve been absent from blogging partly because I’ve been consumed with baby classes, baby showers, cleaning up and prepping for this crazy new stage of life. 35 weeks! Can you believe it?Today’s post was a result of an important decision I had to …
ASA Conference!
This week I will be presenting my poster at the 2012 Aging in America Conference in DC, big bellied and all! I’ve been waiting for this and am super excited! I have never presented a real poster presentation and I’ve also never attended the Ameri…
How to Choose a Good Nursing Home (aka SNF) for Your Loved One
If you’re like most people, you probably think a nursing home is a nursing home is a nursing home. To begin with, I prefer not to use the word “nursing home” but will do so a few times today just to make things easier for you.=) Typically, I use …
Gifts for Grandma- Top 5 Ideas to Get Your Thinking
I’m about 30 weeks now and I can’t believe how fast time flies. I’ve been doing well and thank God for good health and good baby health thus far. I’m excited for the baby’s arrival and just so interested to see what this thing called labor is REA…
Off my Butt and onto the Trails – What Got Me There
In 2007 I decided to run my first marathon. 26.2 miles is no walk in the park so aside from crossing something off of my bucket list, what pushed me to actually sign up?? No I didn’t get a discount and in fact I paid about $80 bucks to sign…
Combating Negative Views of Aging – An Aging Education Curriculum
Face it. Our society doesn’t really praise old age. My grandma, who happens to be one of the most delightful old woman ever, even said it herself. “No one pays attention to you when you’re old.”
My ear listens in closely when someone uses the word “old.” And I’ve listened in to so so many conversations where I hear 50-year olds, 30 or even 25-year olds say “I’m getting old!” as if it’s a curse.
On the Road – Speaking Engagements!
It’s been awhile, but I haven’t forgotten about all of you. When you’re pregnant, you just can’t do as much I tell you!Yesterday I had the PRIVILEGE to co-present at the National Capital Christian Education Conference (NCCEC) with my da…
In Remembrance
I just came back from sunny SoCal and missed the chance to wish you a happy 2012! Yesterday held special meaning for me. It was New Years but it also would have been my grandpa’s 100th birthday.2012 is no doubt going to be a heck of year. I…
About Being Old – Thoughts on Aging at Age 27 + 2011-12-24 14:41:00
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! Exciting news! I recently submitted a proposal to present a poster at the 2012 Aging in America Conference (American Society on Aging) in March. To me submitting a proposal was like entering a contes…
Christmas Snuggle
Christmas Snuggle in 2010Something I’ve learned: Living with an older person, whether a parent or grandparent or great grandparent can sometimes be difficult and yes, inconvenient. There are moments, beautiful memories though that I wouldn’t trade for …
Why I Never Plan to Downsize
I’ve said it many times that I never want to move. I live in a two bedroom condo and I love it. Despite how much I love our place, a considerable number of people have told me that ONE DAY I’m going to want to move into a house. Bigger family…
What I’m Thankful For
Thanksgiving is by far my favorite holiday. And although I haven’t been a dedicated blogger for the past month, I’m back after some rest because I am so grateful and wanted to spread the love.Many many thanks for….SO MUCH – I was reminded today that …
The Power of Smell and Sound
When you’ve lost the ability to do many of the things you once loved, life can be frustrating. It’s one of the reasons why people do NOT like to age. We all can understand how that might feel, but when you see your aging grandparents/parents expe…
Favorite Young People of Mine
How many of you want to be a grumpy old person? If you don’t want to be grumpy when you’re old, you sure can’t be grumpy when you’re young. Believe me on this one. When you meet a really sweet old lady, you’ll soon find out…
That’s Greek to Me! – What You Wish You Knew About Hospice Care
I’ve been putting off writing this post because I have so much to share and am overwhelmed in terms of where to start!! The truth is that while many people think they know what hospice care is, they typically have a number of misconceptions that …
Can We Say Goodbye to the Mundane Life?
I wish all you girls out there could have a relationship with your grandfather like I did with mine. As time pulls us into October, the memories of last October become way too real. Almost a year has passed since my grandpa died. He was 98 years …
That’s Greek To Me! – Medicare vs. Medicaid
Sad, said. Medicare, medicaid. It’s all sounds the same right? I decided to write today’s post after a conversation I had with a girl who I’ll call Sunny. She’s a friend of a friend whose grandma was in the hospital last week and she called me ne…
Believing in Our Grandparents
Excitement, adventure, joy and delight are all possible even in old age. To bring our grandparents or even parents out of sedentary slow lives, we cannot think that old age is an excuse for accomplishing great things. Here’s a homemade card of mi…
The 2011 Crab Soup Cookoff – A True Hole in the Wall
For two straight Sundays, I’ve eaten fresh steamed crabs with a perfect drizzle of my husband’s secret seasoning, shake and bake style! I’m a Marylander and so with age, I’ve perfected my skills of getting chunks of sweet crab meat. When I crave crabs,…
