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August 2014
Words of Wisdom 
As we end the summer and approach the fall let's look at this time as an opportunity to pause, reflect and consider how we shall be guided in our "Golden Years." Listed below are suggestions taken from "Healing your Grief about Aging," written by Alan Wolfelt, PhD and Kirby Duvall, MD:
  • Eat a balanced diet.
  • Get daily exercise.
  • Enjoy fun, play and laughter.
  • Experience music, dance and the arts.
  • Have interests, hobbies and creative outlets.
  • Experience love, touch and support systems.
  • Surround yourself with nature, beauty and a serene environment.
  • Have faith, seek a purpose, serve others as well as yourself.

Seek to use these principles and increase your chances for a balanced life.

 

G. Richard Jackson, MPA, CSA
Executive Director, Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health

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Golden Guidance
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Enjoy the love and excitement that comes with a new grandbaby with these tips to make the transition easier for everyone in the family.  
  
1. Seal your lips. Even if you're an expert who has written 13 bestsellers on parenthood, your adult sons and daughters will assume you know nothing about childrearing. Your advice and opinions will not be welcome, unless directly solicited.
 
2. You may love thy grandchild as thine own - but never forget that he or she is not thine own.
  
3. Abide by the rules of the new parents. The dos and don'ts of childrearing change with every generation.
 
4. Accept your role. If you're the mother of the new father, you may not have the same access to your grandchild as the maternal grandmother, at least in the beginning. In most families, new mothers are the primary caretakers of babies and they tend to lean on their mothers for support. This is not a problem - unless you think it is. Your grandchild will love you too.
 
5. Don't be surprised if old issues get triggered when your child has a child. For many people, feelings of competition with their grandchild's other grandparents provoke traumatic flashbacks to junior high school. Still, a little goodwill goes a long way. The heart is a generous muscle capable of loving many people at once, and most of us are able to get past the initial rush of jealousy to find our special place in the new order.
 
6. Get a life. Sometimes I've become overly embroiled in my concern for my son and his family; at other times my desire to be an integral part of their lives has taken precedence over things I needed to do to maintain my own sense of well-being - and I've paid the price. Hence, my mantra: "I have my life, they have theirs."
  
7. Let go of all expectations. There are bound to be unpredictable plot twists in every family narrative, but, unless you are raising your grandchildren, your adult children are writing their own story. Who knew that grandparenthood would offer so many new opportunities for personal growth?
 
Source: http://www.grandparents.com/family-and-relationships/family-matters/barbara-grahams-7-laws-of-grandparenting
Golden Getaways
*LAST CALL*
Two Shows & Amish Country
November 5-7, 2014
This 3 day, 2 night excursion begins with "Moses" at the Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA. The hits continue with the musical "Crazy For You" at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theater. Also enjoy tours of Hershey Chocolate World and Founders Hall Visitor's Center at Hershey School, plus  visits to the Pretzel Factory and the Canning Company in Intercourse, PA. We'll also visit  Bird-in-Hand Bake Shop and Bird-in-Hand Farmer's Market. Truly an unforgettable trip!

  

Contact Jeannine's Tours for details and to reserve your spot:

(757) 877-8799 or [email protected].
  
GoldenClub Price: $359/double
  
Mount Vernon
at the Holidays
December 3, 2014
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Celebrate the beginning of the Christmas Season in an awe-inspiring way with the home completely decorated in seasonal colonial style. Also, it is the only time of year that you will have the rare opportunity to visit the third floor of the mansion where Martha Washington retired after her husband's death. She never returned to their shared rooms and lived the rest of her years in a garret chamber.
Visit all of the other galleries and theaters on the grounds. This day trip includes motor coach transportation, admission tickets, lunch vouchers for the Mount Vernon Food Court, snacks, games, prizes, a Christmas Craft to take home and services of a professional Tour Director.

  

Don't wait--this trip is already filling up! To reserve your spot, call Jeannine's Tours at

(757) 877-8799.
  
GoldenClub Price: $97/person due at time of registration
"Hank Williams
Lost Highway"
September 10, 2014
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An energetic country musical journey of the legendary singer-songwriter's rise from humble beginnings in Louisiana to triumph on the Grand Ole Opry stage & eventual self-destruction at age 29. In addition to a meal at Riverside Dinner Theater, enjoy renditions of Hank's songs, "I'm So Lonesome I could Cry," "Move It On Over," "Hey, Good Lookin," plus many more by an authentic country-western band.

  

To reserve your spot, contact Jeannine's Tours at

(757) 877-8799 or [email protected].  

  
GoldenClub Price: $93/person
 
Learn to Live Well and Stay Well
with Help from Riverside
 Diabetes & Chronic Disease Management
*FREE Workshops*  
  
 Ongoing Diabetes and Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshops are scheduled from Williamsburg to Hampton and meet weekly for 2.5 hours for six weeks. Morning, afternoon and evening classes available.
  • Find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue
  • Discover better nutrition and exercise choices
  • Make a step-by-step plan to improve your health and life
  • Meet friendly, supportive people sharing their experience

Host sites throughout the Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Area this fall! More workshops and online registration here.

 

Questions? Call Kim at (757) 220-4751.

Riverside Care Transitions  

Coaching  

 

Update on Care Transitions:
In June 2014, 752 community members were assisted through EVCTP's Care Transitions Intervention. For those eligible, Care Transitions may be covered by Medicare.elder-woman-visitor.jpg

If you or a loved one is admitted to any Riverside hospital, you may be eligible to receive a FREE Care Transitions Coach.  Riverside Health System and other community organizations are working to empower older adults to better manage their care after discharge from a hospital or rehabilitation facility, resulting in fewer unnecessary hospital readmissions. Together we will assist you in making a smooth transition from hospital to home or other care setting.
 

 

For more information, contact Kim Weitzenhofer, Director of Community Relations at Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health, at  

(757) 220-4751.





 
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Upcoming The Doctor is In: Williamsburg Lectures

Focus on Active Living Series at Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg 

Wednesday, August 20, 6:30 p.m.

Dr. John McGee will talk on: What You Should Know about Hip Replacement.

 

Wednesday, August 27, 6:30 p.m.

Dr. John D. Long, gastroenterologist, will speak on: Colorectal Cancer: Why Screenings and Colonoscopies Are So Vital
  
Wednesday, September 10, 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Beth Scharlop, gynecologist,  will talk on: Female Issues as We Age

 
Learn more ...
Missed a lecture? Now you can view past discussions here!

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Free Fitness Friday
GoldenClub members can enjoy a free day of membership at Riverside Wellness & Fitness Centers on the first Friday of every month.
Your next Fitness Friday is September 5!
Peninsula: 12650 Jefferson Ave., Newport News

 

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A program of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving

 

What: Caregiving Education Sessions

5 weekly seminars designed to address social and healthcare needs of those engaged in elder care

Who: Family, professional, and volunteer caregivers of older adults

 

Williamsburg: Riverside Doctors' Hospital, 1500 Commonwealth Avenue

When: 5 Monday afternoons, 1:00-3:15pm, September 15th-October 20th (no session Columbus Day)

 

Mathews: Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, 94 Cricket Hill Rd, Hudgins, VA

When: 5 Tuesday afternoons, 3:00-5:15pm, September 23rd-October 21st

 

Cost: $35.00, including refreshments and materials (a limited number of scholarships are available)

 

Register online: excellenceinaging.org/caringforyou OR contact Christine Jensen, PhD, (757) 220-4751 or [email protected].

 

Inquire about respite services. Register early as space is limited.

 

Save 
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Drive Safe.

The Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health has  received a grant from the Department of Aging and Rehabilitation Services.
  
The grant will enable CEALH to offer significant discounts on our Driving Evaluation through September 30, 2014 or until we complete 50 evaluations.

To schedule an evaluation, call Dalene Guertin at (757) 220 4751.
  
Discounts good through September 30, 2014. Call today!