by Cynthia Germain Eating well is one of the most powerful ways to stay active, independent, and energized as we age. But knowing what “eating well” looks like can be unclear. We know that our bodies change, our metabolism slows, and the way we…
by Cynthia Germain Later this week, I’ll celebrate my 60th birthday. And I wonder…Wow, how did I get here? But even more so I wonder…What do I do with the next decade? How do I want to live them? What do I still want…
by Cynthia Germain A recent article in The Guardian highlighted something many of us have suspected all along. Pets aren’t just good company, they might also be good for our brains. Researchers followed adults over 50 for nearly two decades and found that those…
by Cynthia Germain We wait all year for these glorious Door County summers—the sunshine, the many outdoor events, the coming of strawberries, cherries, and more. But as wonderful as this season is, it can also bring intense heat, and with it, serious health concerns—especially…
by Cynthia Germain We’ve all heard the phrase “food for the soul,” and what it seems to say is that it’s not about the recipes but the connection it brings. I recently came across the U.S. Surgeon General’s thoughtful and engaging guide called Recipes…
by Cynthia Germain There’s something about this time of year that feels like a celebration. As an avid gardener, I can confidently say: this is it—the sweet spot. The flowers are showing their best colors, the vegetable sprouts are boldly pushing through the soil,…
by Cynthia Germain Finding myself recuperating from minor surgery recently gave me time to think about the healing process. I wondered, as with other things that seem to slow as we age, “does healing take longer as we get older?” Turns out, although not…
by Cynthia Germain The great weather that we have had leads well into Memorial Day, a long-celebrated holiday since 1868. Originally known as Decoration Day, it was instituted after the Civil War to commemorate the soldiers who perished in that devastating conflict. Over time,…
by Cynthia Germain In the Fall of 2024, we launched something new—something hopeful, practical, and full of purpose. The Vitality in Aging program, made possible through a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services in collaboration with the Aging Coalition of Door County,…
by Cynthia Germain Spring has a way of waking up something inside us. The days get a little longer, the sun feels a little warmer, and there’s a feeling of possibility in the air. So when we think of planting seeds, it’s easy to…
