At the Movies

Usually, I enjoy a Sandra Bullock movie even though she tends to play the same type of character. But this movie is terrible.....not worth your time or money.

No real plot, shallow characters and a very disjointed story line.

For a more detailed review: http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2009/sep/04/movie-review-all-about-steve/

Retired Couples

Are you both retired, but being together 24/7 isn't quite what you expected it to be?

Then perhaps it's time to have that conversation about how the 2 of you are going to live the rest of your lives together as a couple. For an excellent article with some great conversation starters, visit the Positive Aging Website at:
http://positiveaginginc.com/blog/?p=105

Kim Kirmmse Toth offers some insightful advice there on how to address this issue.
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EPA

Are you concerned about renewable alternative energy sources?

If so, then you should be interested to hear that Congress recently passed a law to set a floor for alternative fuel use. Now the EPA is threatening to push biodiesel use backwards.

Biodiesel is a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources such as plant oils, animal fats, used cooking oil. It contains no petroleum. Biodiesel blends can be used in most diesel engines with little or no modifications. It's simple to use, biodegradable and non-toxic.

If you believe that clean, domestic fuels should be part of our National Energy Policy, please take a few minutes and submit a comment at http://nbblink.org/y

For additional info on biodiesel, go to: http://www.biodiesel.org/

WALK....RUN.....DANCE

I'm still in St. Louis and have spent some time visiting with 2 of my relatives over 90. My 91 year-old aunt is in a re-hab center and frankly, it was really depressing to see her there because I feel the accident that put her there could have been prevented. Her health problems all started with a fall near her front porch.

So, I'd just like to remind you to:

1. Do a safety check, not only in your home, but your parent's place as well.

Make sure that all railings are properly attached; walkway's well lit and clutter-free. Do a complete walk through of every room and look for ways that you can improve their environment. The GOLD VIOLIN Independent Living Catalog is a great source for items that can make life easier for us BOOMERS and our parents.

WEBSITE: http://www.goldviolin.com/

If you live alone, consider getting a medical alert button. Aunt Betty didn't have one, so she had to crawl up her front steps!

For additional info: http://www.firststreetonline.com/Featured+Products/New+Innovations/Designed+for+Seniors+Medical+Alarm.axd?sc=86072&gclid=CMzIjPab0pwCFSDxDAodJXzUKQ

2. WALK....RUN....DANCE......just move every day while you still can. When I see those elderly people stuck in a bed or wheelchair, it makes me want to exercise and play even more. A key factor to maintaining good health as we age is a daily exercise program......so find out what works for you and keep at it at least 5 days a week. Don't forget to work on balancing exercises because that will help prevent falls.

REMEMBER the NIKE AD and "JUST DO IT"