Age Gracefully

Age Gracefully

Enjoy reading this web page on 'aging', written by W. Diane Van Zwol R.N., B.A., M.A. Certified Counsellor and Web Designer. This is written 'tongue in cheek', so to speak, with the understanding that we can all choose how to age, 'gracefully' or 'less gracefully'.


The Third Thing

I recently spoke with a 'young' man, (who is in his eighties), on the telephone and he said,
"There are 'three things' that happen to you as you get older. The first thing is, 'you lose your memory'..." Then he said with a chuckle, "I forget what 'the other two things' are."

I laughed with him.

Later, when I related this 'joke' to my older brother, he laughed and said to me,

"I know what 'the second thing' is."

"Oh," I replied. "The male 'thing'." He knew that I understood.

We never did figure out what 'the third thing' really was.

Maybe you can help us to figure that out, or maybe not?

Do you think you are 'the one time exception'?

Perhaps you are the one person who is 'exempt' from all of the following as you age...

sagging buttocks
double chin
love handles
puffy eyelids
gray hair
wrinkles
baldness
crankiness
fatigue
swollen feet
flaccid muscles
indigestion
hemorrhoids
incontinence
prolapsed bowel
increasing weakness
sleeplessness
hot flushes
age spots
constipation
drooping breasts
erectile dysfunction
skinny legs
thinning hair
decaying teeth
loss of vision
deafness
cataracts
memory loss
fragile bones
bruising
capillary fragility
frigidity
palpitations
greasy skin
impatience
anxiety
shakiness
irritability
bowel problems
chilliness
cracking joints
arthritic pain
belching
calcium deposits
dry skin
drooling
infidelity
confusion
fat thighs
pot belly
flaky skin
food cravings
increasing paranoia
coarse hair
impaired judgment
forgetfulness
sore back
peevishness
trembling hands
quivering lips
stuttering
slurred speech
short sightedness
dry eyes
brooding
pallor
halitosis
body odour
itchy ears
fraility
shortness of breath
snoring
facial hair
frustration
feelings of insecurity
dropsy
tearing eyes
depression
feeling of hopelessness
heavy breathing
unsteady gait
increasing aggression
swollen fingers
loss of appetite
scrooginess
gas
laugh lines
crow's feet

You might like to add your own 'symptons' to this list!

Now we all know what was wrong with our parents and maybe our grandparents too!

But, guess what! You may be just getting old. It happens to us all!

If you have one or more of these symptoms, and you are seriously concerned about them, you might just want to see your doctor, just in case.

By the way, if you have 'all' of these symptoms, you might be 'in big trouble' or just simply 'neurotic'.

One other thing that you might suddenly realize is that, even your children and grandchildren might demonstrate some of these wierd and wonderful symptoms.

What is really important though with respect to 'the third thing' is that we all have patience with one another and 'age gracefully'.

Snow On Top: Senior Sector

Quips to Ponder

Whenever I see 'snow on top', I always ask, "Are you a senior?"

Are you having 'a gray day'? Think 'pink' or blue.

If you lived in Florida, you would still be considered a spring chicken. Only the men and women in their 80's or 90's are considered to be 'old'.

Where is Thunder Bay located? It is in Canada, east of Montreal and west of Vancouver.

I am twice your age. Don't you 'dot com' me!

You probably don't have the health problems that 'all' of your ancestors had.

Are you going to 'spam' me?

I want to 'evacuate' my credit card.

My fingers are too fat to push so many little buttons on those silly cell phones."

I avoid everything online.

Are you going to turn me over to automation?

I've got a problem, Houston!

Why don't you 'snowbirds' come down here, where we have a few good hurricanes?

Do you know how hard it is now, to get out of the store without buying something?

I want to speak to someone with a pulse, not some machine!

You want my 'social' number. I'm social all right!

Where is the 'dot' on an automated phone payment?

My wife pays all of the bills. I get to take care of the difference.

Everyone will get that 'heimers' thing, if they live long enough!

You know that that 'ge-nome' thing is? He is just a dwarf by the name of Gee Haw!

*Tune in later for more quips...

In Total Poverty Of Mind

In Total Poverty of Mind

In total poverty of mind, the old man sits by the door,
Seemingly confused by the reality of the present,
While locked into some needless torments from the past.
He is alone, completly consumed by former passions,
Now long gone in time, but not yet fully erased,
From the slowly shattering depths of his mind.
Startled by his own racing thoughts, in sudden panic,
He quickly jumps to his feet, almost falling over.
He momentarily climbs a non-existent broken stairwell,
Still so vividly fixed in his wandering imagination.
Reaching into a pocket, for a wallet that is not there,
He signals to his barber to keep the change, again.
His right hand touches the bristles of the new haircut
Forever etched into the recesses of his fading mind.
"Who are you? I don't know you! I want to go home!"
He cries out less and less frequently, every day.
He is at home, but in his increasingly shallow mind,
Home is forever somewhere else, where he has been,
While in truth, perhaps he may never know home again.
He senses the dawn, alert to the sounds of the robins,
Opens the door and wanders down the quiet, dark street,
But now one which is no longer familiar to him.
He tugs on the leash of his long deceased dog.
"Let's go home, old scout," the neighbours watching
Hear the wanderer say, as he heads back to his home.
He sits down in the battered chair by the door,
As if waiting for the next time his dog wants out.
He stares off into space towards some abstract distance
Where life has kept his truncated mind tethered,
'No,' he cries out, but he finally gives in to despair
And closes his eyes, as if no one else is in his world
And no one to care, even if they did dwell there.
The happy child in him, it seems, was never truly there
And neither is he there now, or so it might seem,
While love still hovers, awake in the old man's soul,
Never to depart, even in his total poverty of mind.

W. Diane Van Zwol

Copyright 2007

Take Life Seriosly

Take Life Seriously

What is dementia?

'Dementia' is a very serious health problem, that can affect us all in time. Here 'dementia' is defined as 'a condition of deteriorated mentality'.

It is considered from a light-hearted perspective, based upon the actual experiences of the author while employed as a registered nurse.

How Will You Know That You Have 'Dementia'

When your wife tells you that she found you sitting on the floor, crying. You got up in the night to change your pyjamas and you could not get back to bed, because you put both legs into the same pantleg.

When you are told by your older brother, after he finds you out cold, that you stuck a kitchen paring knife into the wall plug to make toast.

When your children tell you that you must have stayed up all night, because you could not find your bedroom and were still looking for it, when they got up in the morning.

When you have to have someone rescue you, because you tied your left shoe to your right shoe with double knots and you cannot walk down the street properly.

When your adult children will not take care of you, because you are no longer considered 'safe' to live with.

When your wife scolds you for pouring your cup of tomato soup into the bag of white wool, which she is using to crotchet an afghan.

When you find yourself continually trying to climb up the stairs and the house in which you are living, does not have any stairs.

When your doctor finds out that you are always reading the same book, upside down.

When your best friend comes to your home to visit you and you tell him that you only want to go home.

When your dog barks at you because you are eating his dog food, out of his dish on the floor.

When a neighbour finally tells you that this is not your house and that you live three blocks over, after you have been trying to use your key to unlock his door, for the last two hours.

When you suddenly realize that you have a big, brown grocery bag full of bubble packs for your pills. The bubble packs have never been opened or used. In fact, the bottom of the grocery bag is full of loose pills too.

When the children next door, tell you that their mother has instructed them 'to walk you' every day, because their dog died.

When a stranger, who lives miles away, suddenly takes your hand and tells you that you have been repeatedly walking around the same block, since early morning and that she will help you to find your way home.

When your family members come to your home regularly, to throw out all of your groceries, because they are no longer safe to eat.

When your grandaughter tells you, that you are using her toothpaste for shampoo.

When the lawyer setting up your will, advises you to appoint the university as your 'beneficiary', because you cannot remember your family any longer.

If you don't know by then, maybe you never will.

Pun Fun

Pun Fun


On writing, there is a lot that can be said. Some of it is just pure 'pun fun'.

First of all, no one has to like what I write. I really am past the age where I need to impress anyone with what I write.

Why do I write? Very simply, I write because I am inspired to do so and actually enjoy writing. I find tremendous satisfaction in timely 'resolution' of my own thoughts and feelings through writing.

To whom do I write? Sometimes, I write poetry or prose just for myself, but over the years, I have learned to write for a much larger audience than just myself, my family or my friends, although I still give them a very high priority.

I have learned through experience, that when I write to a larger audience, ie. a global audience, I quickly lose my fear of having my writing criticized. What I have found and what you will find too, is that what we write will always be subject to some kind of criticism, either negative or positive. It may be perceived or interpreted in a negative or a positive light by others and that is essentially good.

Sometime criticism is far easier to take than no criticism at all, or non-criticism, as the lack or absence of criticism, may appear to demonstrate a total lack of interest, which may or may not necessarily be the case. Who wants to write if there is no one willing to read what is written?

The lack of criticism of your work or mine, may or may not prove to be an actual situation of non-interest, as our work might just be, or have been at some time in the past, simply food for someone else's thought, destined to find its expression in another time, place or era.

It may simply mean that at that particular moment in time, criticism, negative or positive, was not perceived to necessary, or appropriate for whatever reason. Perhaps the reader was just short of time and the criticism was temporarily shelved, only to emerge at a later date, in a positive or a negative light. Who knows when or where it might re-surface in the future? Who knows whose life or how many lives may have been touched by what we have written?

In other words, criticism of our writings, will always happen at some time, no matter what we write. Does that shock you? It shouldn't.

You and I will find that criticism generally tends to happen with any writing. Criticism also tends to be 'penned' or written in terms of actual 'polarity'. This suggests either negative, destructive, critical expression of thought as criticism, or positive, constructive, expression of thought as criticism, ultimately destined by the critic either to build or to destroy. It is also possible that the critic, or would-be critic, did not have any such intention in mind and that his or her criticism is simply his or her own way of resolving thought.

We are always going to find patterns of de-constructionism and constructionism of varying degrees on a variety of levels, appearing on distinct or non-distinct planes or levels of thought. The patterns may appear to be 'concrete' or 'abstract'. That means that a pattern that has already been defined, becomes more 'concrete' in its expression, than the one that is still in its beginning stages, with distinct non-definition. An 'abtract' thought may only be an early pattern of thought that is emerging. It may become more 'concrete' at a later time.

'Constructionism' and 'de-constructionism' happen in each and every era as well. It is astounding to realize that over all of the generations, in spite of the major transitions that have occurred in terms of academic civilization, this response to writing really has not changed at all. Look at the topic of 'evolution' and 'de-evolution'.

Take a serious look at any of the master works that have been written, compiled and preserved, over the years. Be aware that this is what you will find, no matter what the source of the writing is, or from where it is emerging. Watch for this as you read other writer's works and enjoy the diversity that you find in the writings. This is part of the beauty and the complexity of writing.

What a wonderful thing writing really is!

What you will discover is that over the years, in their various writings, writers or people with negative perception, will generally build or find negative criticisms, ultimately destined to satisfy their own egos. This may be a direct result of their own fears.

Writers or people with positive perception, do not have the need to criticize anyone else's writings in a negative light. Nor do they feel the need to attempt to put the 'other' writer down, so they can be 'king on the throne', so to speak. What they may try to do, but in a more positive light, is to expand any particular 'horizon' of thought, or to essentially 'build' on what they consider to be a 'solid' ground of thought. It may actually prove to be a work of 'love'.

Thought and thus writing patterns, tend to be like 'continuums', ie. effectively demonstrating a single long line with two 'poles' of thought, ie. horizontal and vertical. This could be likened to a 'continuum' on a scale from 1 to 10, or 1 to 100, or any other 'continuum' length, with the negative on one end and the positive on the other end. Of course, either of them could much longer or shorter as well. A very simple example of this would be a 'continuum' from 'yes' as one pole, with 'no' as the other pole. 'Yes' would be '1' and 'no' would be '10' or the other way around.

This could also be demonstrated as being two 'continuums' occurring simultaneously, ie. east and west poles in conjunction with north and south poles, like a '+' sign.

The expression of 'degrees' of emotion happens in writing as well. This is also plotable on 'continuums'. Balance 'love' with 'non-love' on its own 'continuum'. Some of what we experience as emotion is expressible in an 'abstract' fashion, but some of it tends to be much more 'concrete'.

For example, a happy 'abstract' thought can be expressed as a 'concrete' joke. 'Pun fun'.

Probably the most satisfying and the best expression of thought comes from writing effective, honest 'resolution'. In other words, whatever you and I are 'wrestling' with in our minds can be resolved in terms of writing. I have found that to be true and you will probably find that to be true also. 'Resolution' does tend to give the feeling of a personal sense of accomplishment, the same kind of satisfaction that found in accomplishing a task, ie. a job well done.

In writing, I also see the 'minuses' and the 'pluses' of the 'continuum', being able to move or actually moving, in both directions. They are not 'fixed' in either time or place, although at any time or in any place, they may have been temporarlily 'fixed', or not subject to change.

I also see a 'circle' of thought emerging, ie. as if it is or was thought that is in 'transition', ie. changing or 'moving' from east to west, to east to west again, etc. around and around, gradually or even quickly 'spiralling' upwards or downwards. Different changes can even happening simultaneously. Thought may tend to go the opposite direction as well, or it may continually change direction, as the thought pattern or patterns are emerging.

Thought is not confined to east to west thought 'polarity', or west to east thought 'polarity' patterns. The same thing can happen in terms of north to south, and south to north 'polarity'. Or one can demonstrate this pattern using slanted lines, where we can see a definite 'picture' that emerges over time, like a 'star' formed out of three straight lines, all intersecting at one location, mutually common to all three.

Initially, you and I both choose our own starting point in writing and then tend to 'travel' with our thought wherever it takes us, ie. in whatever 'direction' we choose to go. This is when writing gets to be fun or 'pun fun', ie. a symbolic 'play on words'. Sometimes this is goal-directed but not always.

Seldom do we actually sit down and analyse what we have written or how we have written it.

Nor do we need to do so. Let the critics do that. They can effectively build on that 'foundation' and construct it further, or attempt to de-construct it, perhaps with the intention of re-construction at a later date or on a higher 'plain' of thought.

The mentally healthy writers and the more intelligent writers will tend to do this.

Even if they do attempt a negative criticism, it is with a positive intent or goal.

This re-construction effectively demonstrates a certain degree of freedom of thought. There is no really 'fixed' thought or thought pattern, as thought is not 'locked' in the human mind. If and when it does become 'locked', that is essentially symptomatic of mental illness.

Writing tends to become, or to demonstate a form of leadership, that continues to emerge and to develop over the years and generations, in virtually every part of the world.

Leaders as writers, give birth to leaders as writers; writers as leaders give birth to writers as leaders.

Thus we begin to see 'the power of the pen', so to speak, even in the age where the pen itself is becoming relatively obsolete, having been replaced by typewriters and now computers, at least in part.

As writers and as even as seniors, in any age, we should be doing just that,ie. becoming leaders, not only for ourselves, but for the benefit of the next generation or generations as well.

The ability to write, the art of writing itself and everything that has been given to us with respect to writing, is a gift; it is merely ours 'for a time'. It is ultimately intended to be be passed along to others. It will be over time and that is a certainty simply because writing is inherent in humankind's communication system.

Thus in the meantime, I shall continue to write because I simply love to write, critics or no critics.

For Baby Boomers Only (continued part three)

For Baby Boomers Only (continued part three)

Part Three: A common sense approach for baby boomers

1. 'Identity' can be a major issue, as one often identifies oneself in terms of one's unique or particular occupation. Retiring from an occupation could imply 'loss of identity' or cause an 'identity crisis' in your life.

Always remember that it is possible to have multiple careers or occupations in your lifetime, no matter what age you are. Your identity is 'you' and is not really defined by your current or previous occupation. Perhaps you might need to re-define your identity and recognize who you really are?

2. 'Retirement' can raise some serious concerns, particularly if there is 'mandatory' or 'forced retirement' in your life due to age, as opposed to 'voluntary retirement'.

'Retirement' may simply mean that you are no longer doing one particular task or filling a particular role, as it has been completed for whatever reason. You have 'retired' from something in order to pursue something else.

It is simply time to move on to the next goal or activity in your life. It is not something for you to fear and in fact, the change can be very exciting and represent a challenge to you. How you approach or deal with 'retirement' can determine your state of health.

3. 'Exploitation' can be a major concern to 'baby boomers', as they enter into their years as 'senior citizens'.

Note that 'exploitation' as such, is not a new issue and is not an issue that just concerns 'baby boomers'. 'Exploitation' is as old as history itself and has been dealt with continuously by many other 'seniors', as well as by others of various ages and it will be dealt with by you and other 'baby boomers' in a manner that is fitting and becoming to your generation.

You are well equipped to deal with 'exploitation' because of the multiplicity of past experiences that you have encountered in your lifetime. That will become increasingly clear to you as you think more seriously about it.

4. 'Appearance' really does affect your age. It is often said that "Appearances can be deceiving." Perhaps it is a shock to look in the mirror and see the reflection of a silver haired 'senior' looking back at you. The loss of one's youthful 'appearance' can be devastating to those who are focused only on 'appearance'.

There is a certain degree of beauty and elegance that is both loved and respected in the clean, vital and youthful 'appearance' of a 'senior', regardless of what one's age might be. There are many things that you can do to enhance your 'appearance', if you choose to do so, but it is really a matter of choice. Choose to stay young in spirit.

5. 'Old'? What does that mean or signify? Perhaps you and others might begin to ask yourselves what 'old' really is. It terms of bread, it could simply mean that the bread is just getting 'moldy'. It terms of wine, it could imply a 'better' and a 'tastier' vintage. In terms of one's intellect and personhood, it could mean 'wiser'. In terms of a vehicle, it could interpreted as 'authentic' or 'antique'.

The word 'old' is merely relative, ie. in terms of whatever one is communicating at the moment. If you choose to see yourself as 'old', then you are 'old', after all, you are as old as you think and feel.

Age can also be relative in terms of where you live. In the southern climates, like Florida, the 'old' are much 'older' than in the northern climates. In the northern climates, many people consider themselves to be 'old' at fifty or sixty, while in the southern climates, people consider themselves to be 'old' at eighty and ninety years of age. They perceive those in their fifties and sixties to still be 'spring chickens'.

What about Methuselah and his generation? The secret for the 'baby boomers' is to think young and each one who does will be healthier and happier because of it.

6. 'Finances' are a major issue of concern for the 'baby boomers'. There is a growing multiplicity and diversity of fears related to 'finances', with respect to the reduction of govenment pensions, shrinking company pension plans or retirement benefits, loss of nest eggs, homes or savings.

For these kinds of financial issues, there are no simple answers, as each individual situation is unique. What is needed are some creative solutions to these kinds of pertinent issues, because they will affect everyone, young and old alike.

Remember that 'transition' has always been a reality in terms of 'finances' and people becoming 'seniors citizens'. This is not either new or different.

What is new and different in this era, is the reality that the the 'baby boomers' will out number the number of people in the work force, very shortly. The 'baby boomers' that choose to remain part of the work force, will probably be in a better financial situation, than those who choose to leave the work force for whatever reason.

Perhaps you might take this into consideration when you think about retirement or changing your own job, if you are a 'baby boomer'. Do you really need or want to retire? Is it the best possible move for you with respect to your long term financial planning? Consider the alternatives first.

7. 'Alternative' life styles are an issue of growing concern on a global scale for 'baby boomers'. Many people, both male and female, are choosing to live in relationships that are not 'husband as male' and 'wife as female' relationships.

Keep in mind the reality that relationships are almost always based on one's own choosing.
We can make a choice in terms of a 'moral' choice or one that is an 'a-moral' choice. What we choose, will in time reveal its own long term consequences. No one can tell us what choice to make, as choice is an personal matter based upon one's own conscience.

Think about the word 'norm' for a moment. There are distinct kinds of 'norms'. There is a norm that is based on 'morality' and there is a 'norm' that is not based on 'morality'. There is also a 'norm' that is based on 'numbers' and one that is not based on 'numbers'.

With respect to 'alternative' life styles, what was once considered in terms of a 'moral norm' is now shifting in terms of becoming a 'numbers norm', a 'norm' based on 'numbers' not on 'morality'.

This transition of the 'norm' based on 'numbers' represents a threat to the previously established 'norm' based on 'morality'. It may also prove to have far reaching and serious implications in terms of world health.

In time, the effect on future generations will become increasingly evident. What may now seem to be an acceptable 'norm' based on 'numbers', may not prove to be quite so acceptable on a long term basis.

When you, as a 'baby boomer', consider your own 'choice' of life style, take into consideration the future of those you love and the population of the world in general. Consider all of the factors, not just your own personal preference. Only you can make this choice and teach others to do the same.

8. 'Resources', the abundance or lack thereof, is a major concern for the 'baby boomers' whose entire lives have been spent in an era of abundance with respect to available 'resources'.

'Basic resources', on an abundant level allow the growth and development of the economy. A lack of 'basic resources' triggers a 'survivor' mentality of existence. The 'baby boomers' have been part of a serious growth and development economy that still continues to grow in many respects.

But as resources dwindle, the economy will suffer and so may the next generation.

In terms of actual 'human resources', the 'baby boomer' generation has a lot to offer in terms of expertise and experience. Unfortunately, what the 'baby boomers' have to offer to the next generations may or may not be considered to be of value or merit to them. But how those 'human resources' are employed will determine to a great extent the success or the failure of the economy of the next generation.

9. 'Strategic planning' by the 'baby boomer' generation may or may not be in accordance with the guidelines of previous or future generations and may represent a threat to them.

As you and others plan your 'strategy' for survival in the 'baby boomer' generation, remember that you are certainly not alone. Loneliness is one of the most difficult situations for anyone to deal with on a long term basis. Loss is another major issue of concern as one looks at the loss of income, spouse, home, etc. Illness or disability may loom on the horizon as well. Boredom could be a plague that affects thousands.

Remember that these are issues that have surfaced in other eras as well and will have to be dealt with, just as they have been prior to your 'baby boomer' era. You can do a lot to ensure that you not only survive but thrive. Find out what really excites you, what interests you, what triggers your passion for living. After all, life is about living and living a full, happy and healthy life.

Make a point of living each day as though it the most important day in your entire life. Who knows, it just might be that. Challenge others to do the same thing. Re-write your life your way. Re-design your transitional phase of life so it is rewarding and satisfying to you and to others.

You will be really glad that you did.

For Baby Boomers Only

For Baby Boomers Only

If you were born between 1945 and 1964, you are now being labelled as a 'baby boomer'.

Recognizing that you are part of this unique generation is extremly important.

Realizing the implications of being a 'baby boomer' is vital to your health and well being.


Part One: Facts for baby boomers to ponder

1. You are part of the generation of children born in the years of major transition immediately following World War II.

2. In the year 2005, millions of 'baby boomers' turned 60 years of age or older.

3. The set of values that you grew up with may or may not be the same as those of the children born before the war. They may also differ from the set of values of the children born after the year 1964.

4. The post war years focused on peace and prosperity, as well as growth and development in North America.

5. During these years there was a major influx of people from all over the world into North America.

6. This era represents a time of serious committment to progress in terms of academic pursuit and employment opportunity.

7. This sixty years represents a time in which there was a major shift in the economy of the world in general and a time of economic change in North America.

8. There were also major resource pools to draw from during this 60 year period.

9. Major transitions took place in terms of communication and transportation, as well as in other areas like health, education and technology.

Part Two: Questions baby boomers might like to ask or be afraid to ask

1. What does this mean for you personally to be a 'baby boomer'?

2. What do you see as the major implications of the 'baby boomer' era for future generations?

3. Are you and others ready for the 'baby boomer' generation?

4. What is so significant about the 'baby boomer' generation becoming 'senior citizens'?

5. Are there some things that you should take into consideration with respect to the 'baby boomer' generation?

Things To Remember

Things to Remember

Remember!

You are responsible to make the decisions in your life that affect your health!

Your attitude to life in general can affect your health and that of others!

Your perception of yourself and others can affect your health!

Your choices in life can determine to a great extent how healthy you will be!

Your life style can be and should be conducive to good health!

The words that you speak can affect your general state of health!

How you choose to react to

adversity
negativity
animosity
controversy

can help to determine how healthy you will be!

Would you like to become healthier?

Are you ready to take some steps toward healthy living?

Secrets to Staying Healthy!

Secrets to Staying Healthy

Maintain a positive attitude.

Try learning how to play again.

Keep life in its proper perspective.

Keep a healthy balance in your life.

Get some exercise on a regular basis.

Continue to stay as active as you can.

Do something that you enjoy every day.

Have a lot of good, clean fun in life.

Stay open to new ideas and suggestions.

Practise until you learn some new skills.

Develop a good, positive sense of humour.

Find time to spend with those you love.

Seek the company of really good friends.

Learn something new or exciting regularly.

You And Your Health

You And Your Health

FACTORS TO CONSIDER
Your health is one of the most important aspects of your life!

HELP STRIKE OUT ILLNESS!

Your health involves the

mental
sexual
physical
spiritual
emotional
ideological
intellectual
and
psychological

realms of your life!

PHDED

Professional Health Development and Education Directory (PHDED)

W. Diane Van Zwol R.N.

B.A. (Honors) Religious Studies

M.A. Philosophy

Certified Counselor

Web Designer

Photography by Amazon Art Reproductions

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