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.

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Donating Blood Diminishes Iron Levels

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Photo by MattysFlicks . Donate Blood. Give the Gift of Life. In early September of this year, my annual exam declared me anemic. B...

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Book Review

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Published 13 September 2016. Living with dementia presents a host of challenges. While there are a number of tips available for family...

Saturday, August 27, 2016

The Song of Lunch: Film Review

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TV Movie aired Oct 2010 Based on a narrative poem by Christopher Reid, The Song of Lunch (2010) depicts two people having lunch togethe...

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Thursday, August 25, 2016

9 Realities of Caring for an Elderly Parent: Book Review

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Published 2014 by Pressman Books At first glance, I expected 9 Realities of Caring for an Elderly Parent to be a guidebook, filled with...

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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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