A is for Attitude
A recent interview on CBS Morning News with Susan and Tony Bennett revealed his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and the challenges of aging. The discussion highlighted how helpful the disclosure was for the general public. His wife said, “Tony Bennett is battling Alzheimer’s disease, but singing is saving him.”
Well, singing is an option. Remember the songs Get Happy sung by Judy Garland or Happy; written, produced and performed by Pharrell Williams? Both are uplifting and yes after humming a few bars people feel happier.
The correlation between attitude and quality of life has never been clearer. Books, lectures, magazine and newspaper articles go on and on describing the benefits. We frequently celebrate one- hundred-year-olds who may need help blowing out the candles but nevertheless are recognized for their positive attitude, activity and ability to socialize. Captain Tom Moore published his book, Tomorrow Will Be A Good Day at age one hundred.
Having the right attitude matters.
There are more indicators that quality of life can be maintained as we age and questions about the inevitability of dementia in seniors.
Attitude can be a challenge and I used to coil at the phrase happiness is a choice.
But now think; happiness may be a choice. . . some days, although maybe not every day . . . even if the sun is shining.
Well, just hum a few bars of your favorite song.
. . . just saying
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My biggest fear is Alzheimer’s or demetia..With this forced isolation, hard to stay socially engaged. Perhaps Zoom and the internet will fill in for face-to-face association. Hope so.
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I read you post and for sure you are mentally active, are you doing jumping jacks? (I hope you enjoy my humor.) Laughter and physical activity help, (they think.) Claudia
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My physical activity is pretty much centered around my swimming pool, but a recent surgical procedure makes that impossible for the time being. Hard to walk when one lives on a mountain surrounded by cobblestone streets. That’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it…
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