The Generation Above Me

A blog maintained by Karen D. Austin aka "Wren" --gerontologist since 2010 with prior education and teaching experience since 1980 in literature, comp/rhet, education, and psychology.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Embracing My Age

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Photo by brutapesquisa Each morning, I wake up facing this choice: Do I fight to look younger, or do I just let Father Time have his way...

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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Subtle and Atypical Heart Attack Symptoms

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Photo by Ally Aubry Comic, actress, and talk show host Rosie O’Donnell and I are the same age, and she suffered a heart attack this m...

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

A Detached Retina Needs Immediate Care

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Photo by Michael Yan As we age, we are subject to wear and tear of the body, including the eyes. Many realize that older adults of...

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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

More Seniors than Ever: Population Pyramids

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Photo by Nestor_PS Every society has a shape for how the various generations relate to each other. The shape of these charts might c...

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Karen D. Austin aka "Wren": Ephraim, Utah, United States; Adjunct at Snow College & circulation clerk at Ephraim Public Library. Gerontology MA from Wichita State 2013 and gero adjunct at UE & USI for 8 yrs. Bookworm, gym rat, thrift store fashionista, ESC fan, proud American. Spouse of a college administrator / author, mom to two: 1. Ball State U grad now music teacher 2. Walmart cashier pursing the HVAC trade Coexist! Crone to be. Email: karendaustin (at) gmail dot com.

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