Healthy Aging & Retirement Support Group

Despite income and background disparities, one thing we all have in common is the desire for a healthy and happy retirement. Join in the discussion to make yourself heard in our healthy aging and retirement support group.

Newest Group Members

	lulup We moved into a nice neighbor that is comfortable. It's a plus		barclayb want to be as healthy as possible, as long as possible, after seeing father live unhealthy lifestyle
	jeanette Diagnosed with dimensia at 35.		MistyRose I want to gain years without losing health.

Recent Discussions

Re: Retiree Study
Hi Jennifer, My name is Susan Richards, and I live in Raleigh N.C. with my husband, Dan. We have been retired quite a few years; Dan from IBM, and me from the State of North Carolina as a personnel director. I would be happy to help you with your t Read more...

Posted by susandan on Tue Feb 17

It's Your Life: Make the Most of It
My dear friend and expert life planner, Linda Thompson, is a fountain of healthy aging wisdom. She tells her clients to look in the mirror and say: "If you don't take time to smell the roses now, when will you? The last thing in the world I want is to b Read more...

Posted by Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed on Fri Sep 19

Healthy Savings to Help You
Dear Friends: Be sure to check out QH's Save section for personalized offers to help you and your loved ones. For example, if you are caring for someone with Alzheimer's, you can sign up for free Combination Care for Alzheimer's resources including: Read more...

Posted by Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed on Thu Jul 17

WHAT'S YOUR EXERCISE ATTITUDE
You might take a few minutes and click on Exercise Attitude to get some great insights. Just answer a few questions like: "You wake up on Saturday morning and the sun is shining, the sky is blue, and the birds are singing. What are you jus Read more...

Posted by Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed on Thu Jul 10

SEEKING SMILES AND BEAUTY
Kathy Laurenhue, author of the Brain Aerobics Weekly digest, knows quite alot about healthy living. She recommends "keeping your brain active and keeping your sense of humor for a healthy body, mind and spirit. She always reminds her read Read more...

Posted by Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed on Thu Jun 26

BEGIN WITH HEALTH CENTERS AND VIDEO CENTER
Dear Friends: Not surprisingly, all of us have different areas of concern for which we are seeking additional info and insights; so you should spend some time exploringQualityHealth's LEARN section: You'll find all kinds of tools like Symptom Checkerand Read more...

Posted by Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed on Mon Jun 23

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Latest Blog Entries from QH

Ginas weight struggle by ginap64

Fri Nov 20 19:25:03 EST 2009

Gina's weight loss problems

I am a 45 year old mother of 4, who struggles with obesity. I became disabled in 2003, and have gained 150lbs. I have always been an active person. I am a former factory worker for 30 years, so I have always been in good shape. Since I became disabled, I Read More

Weight loss pills are more effective with Exercise by kenny09

Fri Nov 20 06:36:15 EST 2009

Exercise = Weight loss

Obese person always have some lack of confidence. He cannot enjoy his life fully. Some extra fat in your body can completely turn your life into a matter of disgust. You must become Read More

SoCal Gal by So Cal Gal

Mon Nov 16 15:27:16 EST 2009

Looking for sisterhood and recommnedations

Would like to work through some of these issues with others who might have the same and ready to form a sisterhood/brotherhood to solve them by sharing thoughts and ideas. -Facing the task of caring for aging parents with health issues and they are slowly Read More

Sunrise by Sunrise

Fri Nov 13 16:42:38 EST 2009

Walking is the best exercise.....

Walking does a body good! This is the best form of exercise as far as impact to your body and effects on you bodies weight. If we were to walk 20-30 minutes aday plus watch what we eat and stay committed, we could lose anywhere from 3 to 7 lbs Read More

Addiction and Recovery: Symphony of Chaos to Order by fairbanks28

Tue Nov 10 15:21:59 EST 2009

Anyone out there?

I'm trying to see if this even shows up on the site anymore... it somehow vanished... Anyone? Buehler? Read More

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Meet the Group Leader

Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed

I am an educator, writer, and consultant for person-centered programs and training for home and residential care settings. As an advocate, I serve on state and national boards of healthcare organizations and speak at conferences urging enhanced quality of life and quality of care for all.
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