The Geezer Forum
A monthly series in the Coeur d’Alene Press’s Senior Sentinel
The Geezer Forum CdA is an opportunity to explore topics of interest to seniors and learn about different community resources available in the Coeur d'Alene area. The meetings feature educational topics, rather than being sales focused. In addition, the Forum is a way for seniors to share their wisdom as well as keep connected with each other and the community. Join us on the adventure through monthly articles and learn about upcoming events as featured in the monthly Senior Sentinel section of the Coeur d’Alene Press.
ORGANIZE - MAKE YOUR HOME & LIFE WORK FOR YOU
Einstein made lists. He said he did not want to clutter up his brain with anything unimportant. I am no Einstein, but I do make lists. I know when I am getting stressed because I make lists from my lists, which is definitely not productive.
ORGANIZE YOUR LIFE - SENIOR RESOURCES AND MORE
My mom lived with me for 18 years and was quite active until the last five years of her life. The gradual changes in her physical capabilities during those last few years were often simple and sometimes challenging.
MARCHING TOWARD SPRING - THE ART OF OSOGI
Japanese "Spring Cleaning", the biggest cleaning of the year, is called Osoji. This practice welcomes in a fresh new year. Osoji, focuses on dirt and clutter, but also negative energy and the burdens of the past year.
HOW DO WE LIVE LONGER AND BETTER?
Do you want to live to 100 or beyond? I do - if I have a reason for being here and good health. Susan Pinker, psychologist, gave a recent Ted Talk referring to research by Juliana Holt-Lunstad at Brigham Young University.
A New Year – It’s Here! What Next?
This is a time to reflect on what we have learned and anticipate what new adventures life will bring in 2026. We are in the season that I call “the deep dark and the big cold.”
A Time for Celebration and Memories
When friends and family gather, we share our stories, remember those who are no longer with us and make more memories.
Falling Into Winter!
It seemed that summer took over most of September, and October was just a blip on the screen. The last few weeks of color will soon be a memory as we go full steam into the holiday season.
The Geezer Forum Celebrates Kick-off Event
The first Geezer Forum, “Ready, Set, Travel!” was a great success. Geezers and “Geezers in Training” gathered at Lake City Center on Wednesday, September 10th. Remember - Geezers are people in the disguise of gray hair and wrinkles who have a zest for life.
Ready, Set, Travel
Let’s face it, winter in North Idaho is often hibernation time and lasts well into spring. We have summers of long light – short nights. People try to cram in every last event and activity into these short months.
The Wonder of the Familiar
It was early morning on one of those cool, quiet summer days as I started my commute. I was laser focused on my agenda for the day, but suddenly realized I had extra time. I decided to take a detour.
The Adventure of Aging
The definition of adventure is “an unusual, exciting, and possibly risky experience or undertaking,” Well, aging can be pretty risky, and sometimes we have to limit activities that nourish us.
The Disguise of Gray Hair and Wrinkles
After his 30 year career as a parish pastor, Paul Graves transitioned into geriatric social work. As Paul said in his “Faith and Values” column in the Spokesman Review “Gray hair and wrinkles aren't a fashion statement. They’re a values statement.”