The real point of this post is so that I can brag a little about how my 77 year old dad and I climbed Mt. Washington in New Hampshire this weekend.
Here I am at the top:
and here he and I are back at the bottom, 9.2 miles and 11 hours later:
We first climbed it together [...]
I went out to the Kripalu Yoga Center in Lenox last week for vacation. One of the activities they have is a noon time YogaDance, which is a very spirited dance for people of all ages and abilities. A group of seniors from the community had come to join us in our dance. As we [...]
It's fall, which means colder days, colored leaves and an increased risk of colds and other illnesses. While most of us can recover after a couple days of rest, common illnesses can take a toll on the elderly and infirm. Illnesses can spread rapidly throughout a patient population even in the best and cleanest of [...]
Are you taking a vacation without your children this summer, even a weekend away? Make sure you have the proper documents in place so that whoever is caring for your children has the authority to obtain medical care for them in an emergency. Also, make sure that you leave detailed instructions about their medical history, [...]
Jessica Foley, an attorney in Quincy, has a recent post about driving when your mobility is impaired. While there are sometimes when physical issues that make driving unsafe, there are many times when you can still drive even though you have difficulty getting around. Jessica lists the criteria for obtaining a handicap placard, which can [...]
There has been a lot of talk in the local media about elderly drivers lately, and a push to require more frequent testing and stringent standards. Whether you are an older driver concerned about your eyesight or coordination, or a caregiver becoming more nervous about a loved one’s driving ability – remember that all drivers, [...]
