A Change of Pace for the Holidays

A personal note from me to you for December, 2023.

Some of my fondest and favorite memories are the ones where I shared a cup of tea in the evening with my Mother after coming home from work. I worked the late shift. Getting home from riding the subway around 11pm at night. My mother always was waiting up for me. As a young woman, I had no idea that she was making sure that I was in safely from my job as a telephone operator at the then A T & T Phone company on Canal Street in New York City. Imagine! That was 57 years ago.

And then, in the morning when my Mother fixed breakfast for her 5 children; we always had a pot of tea with our breakfast. My Dad was a coffee drinker.

My Mother passed away, suddenly almost 39 years ago. And to this day, each and every one of my siblings still finds comfort in having a cup of tea. It warms our spirits, makes us feel better, and connects us to a special time in our lives when things were not so complicated – yet.

Now, many years and many job and interests later, I find it comforting that as I evolved – now as a certified aromatherapist – Tea is still in my life. It’s intriguing how much it can make a difference in our well-being.

So, even though I usually tell you about the latest exercise class for senior citizens, best healthwise way to keep our minds intact, or at least active, for December – and just in time for the holidays, I am eager and happy to share this link to some very beneficial information about Tea – just for a change of pace. Tea is Home.

The Mountain Rose Herbs Blog is a wonderful way to learn about tea and guess what, you will have a choice of receiving free pdf tasting cards!
https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/topic/tea-herbal-drinks

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In addition, here’s something about immune support – just in time for the colder winter months:

https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/elderberry-mulled-cider-recipe-for-immune-support

I hope your holiday season will be happy and healthy, and filled with time making new memories that will warm your heart and mind. I will take time the rest of this month to savor the gift of family and friends and be happy I am still here to appreciate something good, like a cup of tea 🙂

Thanks for reading my blog. It gives me joy to bring a tip or two that just might help your well-being journey better.

Sincerely,
Judith

Look for me in January 2024
All the best in Wellness & Happy Holidays!

Native American Heritage & Elders

November is Native American Heritage Month. As I was surfing the www, I was fortunate enough to find a website, which focuses on eldercare for Native Americans. Please take a moment to acquaint yourself with the National Resource Center on Native American Aging and share it with others who may benefit from this source of care.

https://www.nrcnaa.org/

To sign up for the Newsletter click the link below:
https://www.nrcnaa.org/publications/newsletter/2023-spring

All the best in Wellness!

Learn All About Senior Planet

News you can use 🙂
FYI: A Virtual Orientation to what is available and how to use Senior Planet resources. No registration required.

When: Monday, October 30, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm EDT, 1:00 pm CDT,12:00 pm MDT, 11:00 am PDT

All the best in Wellness!

News from OATS about Senior Planet

News you can use:)

Not only do I think that Senior Planet is an organization senior citizens can find useful for enhancing the experience of growing older delightful, AARP thinks so too.

Have you signed up for the Newsletter yet?

Learn more about Senior Planet at this link: https://oats.org/senior-planet-from-aarp/

All the best in Wellness!

Therapeutic Music

As I was roaming the www I came across Tami Briggs who is a therapeutic harpist. In the video below she explains what she does.

Always news you can use 🙂

She has a free download that you can treat yourself to.

https://musicalreflections.com

For additional information click the links below.
https://www.soothingharp.com/research-on-therapeutic-music

https://www.verywellmind.com/how-and-why-music-therapy-is-effective-3145190

All the best in Wellness!

Join In and Connect with World Singing Day

When? October 21, 2023

Always “news you can use” 🙂
It’s a Free Event!

Learn more about World Singing Day at the links below:
https://worldsingingday.org/about/

https://worldsingingday.org/

All the best in Wellness!

Before and After Flu Shot Guidelines

It’s that time of year again when adults who are 65 years and older are advised to get the Flu Shot.
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/spotlights/2022-2023/flu-vaccination-recommendations-adopted.htm

If you have questions on what you should eat and drink before and after you get the Flu shot, click the link below to review suggestions.

All the best in Wellness!

Sharper Mind Help

Always 🙂 – News you can use 🙂
I am delighted to share this information with you about actions you can take to improve your cognitive health and well-being.

All the best in Wellness!

Get Ready for Open Mic Night

Always “news you can use” 🙂

At Senior Planet this Tuesday, October 10, it’s Open Mic Night.

Learn about the details at the link below,

https://seniorplanet.org/event/open-mic-night-6-2023-08-08-2023-08-22-2023-09-12-2023-09-26-2023-10-10/

Stay connected by signing up for the Senior Planet Newsletter at the link below.

https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/newsletters/

Learn how to participate. Click the link below.
https://seniorplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Zoom-Audio-Suggestions-for-Performers-1.pdf

All the best in Wellness !

Breast Cancer Month and Support

We can always use help and support for Breast Cancer. October marks a time when we pay particular attention to what we can do and how we can help in the fight against one of the more challenging illnesses of our times.

Below is information for your use and please share it with others who may benefit from the services that are available.

https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-support-groups/

Below is a link to Free educational guides.
https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/educational-guides/

Donation information
https://www.abcf.org/get-involved/donate/