Dick Behrends rises with the sun, walks his eight-pound Shih Tsu around Forest Lake Circle at his Sedgefield Lakes home twice, then descends to “outback” (studio) to spend the rest of the day sculpting. “I do take off at noon for lunch and a nap,” he admits, but the rest of the day is spent among his sculptures, dozens of [...]
By: Linda A. Carlisle, Secretary, N.C. Department of Cultural Resources At the age of 93, the legendary cellist Pablo Casals was asked by a student, “Master, why do you practice three hours a day?” His reply never fails to delight me. “I’m beginning to notice some improvement.” Here in North Carolina, we know that his words ring true. The arts [...]
By: Ellen D. Whitlock, Executive Director, Senior Resources of Guilford Summer is my favorite time of the year. The warmer weather, a season of celebrations with graduations and weddings and, of course, the opportunity to take a vacation for a little rest and relaxation. When we were in our youth, it was a time for a break from school and [...]
By: Lauren Whitaker, NC School of the Arts For a woman born in Virginia who has lived most of her life in New York, Gezme de Lappe knows a lot about Oklahoma. And, at 89, she knows a lot about maintaining an active life. Her career as a dancer, actor, director and teacher has spanned seven decades. She has spent [...]
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will headline Guilford College’s 2011-12 Bryan Series, which will include five programs. Blair, who speaks Oct. 4, will open a series that includes talks by choreographer Twyla Tharp Oct. 27, CNN senior medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta Nov. 29, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns March 27 and journalist Fareed Zakaria April 10. Blair will speak in [...]
Insider travel tips can save you money, time andaggravation. Here are a few: Save in Baggage Fees New baggage rules can add $100 or more to your ticket. Checking your luggage on line before you travel reduces the fee by $5 on some airlines… Or stick with two that do not charge: Southwest (two free bags) and Jet Blue (one [...]
Older workers today are changing the concept of retirement as they live longer and work well past traditional retirement age. Some workers are even returning to the workforce after they “retire” and/or opting for “portfolios” of paid and volunteer positions, according to a new MetLife Mature Market Institute® study, Living Longer, Working Longer: The Changing Landscape of the Aging Workforce, [...]
A New Way to Stay Active in Nursing Homes Parents might take video game playing privileges away from their children as a form of discipline, but at Virtua Health, caregivers are introducing video games to patients because it eases stress and offers a variety of health benefits. Game console Nintendo Wii is available at the Virtua Health and Rehabilitation Center [...]
By: Christy Pagans Growing Old is a simple, documentary film that portrays a wide array of real seniors facing the real issues of aging. The participants range from an active, 74-year-old waitress to formerly homeless individuals living in nursing homes that serve low-income populations. None of the participants are glamorous, or even overtly exceptional, but each individual’s true and unique [...]
By: Gabriel Goldberg If you feel left behind by today’s technology, don’t despair. It changes so fast that only the geekiest — often the youngest — can ride the wave. A recent survey rated people’s habits, attitudes, and use of technology to place them in ten categories ranging from “Off the Network” (having neither cell phones nor Internet connectivity; typically [...]
