Category: aging

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A Day At The DMV

 

  • Recently my daughter and I spent a few hours at the DMV. She was getting registration, new license and other requirements for her car. It was another way for us to spend quality time together. (If you are familiar with DMV lines, you know we had more than enough time to share special moments)
    She received her number and was told it would probably be a 45 minute wait. We left for a snack and returned. Her number B105 had not been called when we returned.
    How do you spend time at the DMV? We waited, talked and observed others.
    As we were watching and waiting, we noticed several seniors entering with their caregivers. (we assumed) Some of them were using assistance devices — walkers and canes. My daughter’s question to me was, “Mommie, why are they here? Is it for State Identification?” My response was “They are here for drivers licenses.”
    The disbelief on her face was quite apparent. Our watching and waiting continued. We heard their numbers being called. We watched them take their vision test. We observed as their #caregivers assisted them with all transactions. (check writing, holding them up to read signs, assisting with walking)
    The question is, how safe is it for seniors to drive? We all age differently and if you receive my blog or newsletter, we are Aging Gracefully. It must be noted that as we age, our strength is reduced along with our vision and our reaction times.
    There are precautions we all must take as we drive. Some are more important as we continue to age.
    Be certain we know the road signs.
    Travel on less busy streets.
    Drive during daylight hours.
    Use public transportation.
    Try ride sharing.
    It is everyone’s responsibility to be a safe and defensive driver. Let’s do our part to continually improve as we age and to understand that age can interfere with our driving. Have that conversation with your loved one about driving. Refer them to DMV or have their physician have a talk with them if you are not successful in convincing them to drive less or to allow others to assist them with their driving.
    Happy Driving to You.
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Where are you now?

We are in the second quarter of 2010. Some of us are still determining if we call it two thousand ten or twenty ten. Whatever your decision, where are you now? How are you feeling about your life? Are you doing things that you want to do or are you continuing to do what you think others think you should be doing? Are you a caretaker? Who is taking care of you? Where do you rank yourself on your list of priorities? Are you continuing to evolve? Have you made plans for a summer vacation? Have you added spring colors to your wardrobe or even changed some of the more wintry elements of your home? Let’s make 2010 more about you. Call or send me an email with some of your ideas for continuing to make this your year. Where are you now?

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Why Wait?

As a part of my weekly interview series, I did a tour and a pre-interview with a cemetery counselor. This was really an interesting 60 minutes. I viewed the huge facility. There were mausoleums, and underground graves. There was a crematorium. There was absolutely no pressure, just information.br /When we are truly informed, we are able to make better decisions. The grounds were beautiful. The atmosphere was serene. Pre-need services are offered at a greatly reduced rate than at-need services. A great percentage of the population decides to wait. The emotions are much too strong to make this kind of decision at the time of death. How do you justify your decision not to decide to purchase pre-need cemetery services? Call or visit your local cemetery for a tour today.

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Your Award

The recent and upcoming award shows receive our attention. The celebrities look beautiful. The events appear to be fun. How often do you give awards? No, there does not have to be a trophy or a certificate. Words are so important. Actions are more important. Who deserves an award from you? When was the last time you received an award? Let’s add the special touch and give yourself an award today. Later, today bestow a special unsuspecting award on a very deserving person in your life. We are all worthy.