Category: Embracing Aging

Margaret Manning was extremely excited to turn 70 on March 6, 2020. Little did she know that less than two weeks later, our state and much of the world would be going into lockdown. Margaret, who is usually busy doing things for others, found herself having little contact with friends and family. Her excitement of […]

For Joel Conway, his decision to get involved with YCCF’s Embracing Aging stemmed from his desire to be more proactive about his own aging and to be more mindful of his interactions with older adults. Joel is only in his 50s but says the group discussions have helped him become a better listener. Hearing others […]

You deserve to live more easily in your home and community. That’s why York County Community Foundation’s Embracing Aging, with the support of the York County Commissioners, is excited to announce the enrollment of York County in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for all of […]

What would you do If you were given the opportunity to start a second career after retiring? A few lucky participants of a local program at Crispus Attucks had the opportunity to answer that question last year thanks to a grant from the York County Community Foundation’s Hahn Home Fund for Embracing Aging. The grant […]

A phrase frequently used is “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.”  Sometimes this refers to one being too stubborn to learn to do something differently.  Often it is used to suggest that older people are not capable of learning new things. This assumption is simply not true!  Whatever your age, your brain can […]

Of course you will want to sleep in late, stay in your pajamas, and binge watch a television show during your retirement – you’ve earned it!  But no one wants to go on vacation for decades. Okay, if you have money to jet set across the world for 52 weeks year after year, a permanent […]

Sometimes you wish to share something about your life.  When you do, you want a person who listens with empathy, intention, and without judgement. That’s the role Michael Gingerich and Tom Kaden had in each other’s life for years.  They recognize compassionate listening is a fundamental need people share, which is the reason they created […]

Of course, things change as you age.  However, when you only view aging as impairment and decline, it damages your sense of self, diminishes your opportunities, and prevents you from valuing the wisdom older people bring to your community. That’s why Embracing Aging began hosting a series of online interviews with older adults.  We want […]

During a recent interview with Sonya Bloom, she shared one of the reasons she decided to facilitate discussions to reduce ageism. “My brains didn’t leave with my hair color,” stated Sonya. When she stopped coloring her hair, her beautiful white locks became visible.  People began treating her differently.  She was shocked by the changes in […]

A few years ago, while waiting for a doctor’s appointment, I saw an ad in a Reader’s Digest publication for “the new pill that can end aging because it is guaranteed to help de-age your body 15 to 20 years.”  It claimed, “The world’s leading anti-aging doctors, scientists and two Nobel Prize winners agree that […]