I decide what is good for me
I decide how much I want
I decide if what you give me is good for me.
I decide if my life is working
I decide how to manage my life.
I decide if I am on the right track
I decide how I feel
I decide how happy I want to be
I decide who I truly am. Continue Reading

Have you thought of doing something new, adventurous, exciting? Something that brings you into a new realm of being you? Wearing a more colorful outfit, taking dance lessons, joining an outdoor group that takes you to nature’s territory. Continue Reading

Fran Walshin

Do you have unresolved issues with people in your Life? Maybe it was an argument. Maybe you choose not to continue a relationship with a friend. Maybe something some one did that is lingering in your mind and taking up space.

Have you suppressed any of this? It can’t be healthy to harbor negative thoughts about anyone or anything, could it? What do you suppose it does to your body or your lust for life? Eventually it’s going to weigh you down and make an impact on your joy. It’s important to release these feelings. Continue Reading

Updated Monday, May 24, 2010, 4:45 p.m.
Davidson Senior Scholars will meet again Wednesday afternoon, May 26, for a free program on North Carolina’s GreenPower program, which is supported by adding money to your power bills. Katie Shepherd, marketing and communications manager for NC GreenPower, will talk about alternative energy and how your donations help promote renewable energy and a cleaner environment. Continue Reading

Fran Walshin

As my birthday approaches I am looking at being younger next year. What that means to me is taking good care of myself today, exercising more purposefully, eating healthier, and doing the things I know will ensure my health and wellness. I am doing that now, but there is always that possibility to improve.

Write down your routine and stick with it. Here’s mine: Continue Reading

Senior center offers a free program to help seniors manage their concerns about falls

“Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” Comedians and entertainers have poked fun at that statement many times, but the truth is the fear of falling is a major and legitimate concern to senior citizens and their families.

To address this, the North Mecklenburg Senior Center is hosting a free 16-hour class in May titled “A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls.” Director Joanne Ahern says that the award-winning, evidence-based program, developed at Boston University, is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. Continue Reading