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Instagram’s a Snap!

Last week I traveled from South Carolina to Paradise Valley Estates to teach their residents how to use the popular social media app, Instagram.


Together at Last

Two years ago, we hadn’t thought about moving. I loved my house. I’d lived in it for 34 years. Al loved his house. He had added a family room and a den. It was a good size to raise his boys. He had lived in it for 54 years.


Music Therapy in Action

The healing powers of music are gaining widespread credibility as therapy for an aging population.


To the Summit of Mount Diablo

My son, who lives in New York City, had been in San Francisco on business when he called asking if there was any chance that he could come for lunch the next day


Golfing in Paradise

For golfers, Paradise Valley Estates is, well . . . Paradise! Not only do we live on a beautiful municipal course, but we have another which is equally good just a few miles away.


Belly Up to the Barre

In the Fitness Department’s ongoing effort to entice residents to keep fit, strong and flexible, the staff always searches for the latest exercise methods.


Top 10 Lessons I’ve Learned for Successful Aging

In October I turned the big six-o! This got me thinking about my career working with older adults.


Fitness Served a la Golf Cart

The mission of LeadingAge is to expand the world of possibilities for aging. The organization boasts more than 6,000 members and partners in 39 states representing the entire field of aging services.


“Alarming” Incidents at PVE

Ironing clothes is not something I do on a regular basis, but I recently bought a new steam iron and was studying the directions for its use.


DOD: Dog on Duty

My name is Betsie. I’m a Havanese lap dog, usually with pretty bows on my ears.