Sometimes getting old is a pain–Geezer pain. But there are lots of ways to lessen or negate the adverse effects of aging. I have back problems, arthritis, and neuropathy. I don’t tell you this for sympathy, but simply to show
Grab On To It
Tips for Geezers: Shoeless in Spokane
I, like many Geezers, am starting to wear out. The once simple tasks of putting on my socks and shoes on in the morning has become a real challenge. Knee replacements mean my knees don’t bend as well as they
20 Challenges in 2015: Get a Massage
There are not many experiences left in this world that cause me to come out of my stupor and say, ”Wow!” But a few days ago, I had my first ever massage and all I can say is “Wow!” In
Health: Check: All Those Years in the Sun
If you’re a GEEZER, you’ve spent a great deal of your life wandering around in the pleasant warmth of the sun. As enjoyable as those days out on the lake, working in the garden, or just lounging next to the
Time to Get the Train Back on the Track
At the end of January, I had surgery to replace my right knee with some contraption made of titanium and plastic. I hadn’t planned on leaving my blog unattended for so long, but long story short, I was just too
Geezer Strong Exercise: Getting Started Lifting Weights
So you’re thinking of lifting weights at the gym. Well first off read this list of things to do if you want to injure yourself, embarrass yourself, or insure that your program to increase muscle strength will last less than
Helpful Information: Winter To Do List for Geezers
We’ll it’s fall and for me (and you?) time to get ready for winter. I’ll guess that for a lot of you this isn’t much of a list—cover the pool, store the lawn mower and you’re done. But when you
Get Moving: Swimming
There is something about doing something for the first time that almost always makes us hesitate and too often decide not to do it. That’s how I was at getting into swimming at the YMCA. While I used the exercise