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“Much Abides” was inspired by Edwards’ own story, and by “Mourning the loss of what
seeing too many people surrender to time. “Mourning the loss of
what you had,” he writes, “is too easy and prevents the hard work
of making a life out of what is left.”
His focus is on those facing the normal challenges
of aging, and not just on dementia. Time, science, Much Abides is $25.
transitions, anxiety and wonder — all Sales support the
nonprofit Memory &
are considered in “Much Abides.” He Movement Charlotte. It is
stresses exercise, education, social available at the center at
interaction and proper medicine. 704-577-3186 or
Edwards considers how to come to email@mmclt.org. It’s also
terms with anxiety, depression and for sale at Park Road Books
loneliness, and dealing with hearing and Traditions, both at
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common mistakes of aging, including Amazon.
a loss of curiosity and underestimating
the amount of time we have left. He
even quotes the noted philosopher/pugilist Mike Tyson,
who observes life thusly, “Everyone has a plan until they get hit
in the mouth.”
NATIONAL HEALTH &
WELLNESS OBSERVANCES
OCTOBER 2020
Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk n American Heart Walk
Children’s Health Month n Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Eat Together, Eat Better Month n Health Literacy Month n Healthy Babies Month
Healthy Lung Month n National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Bullying Prevention Month n National Chiropractic Month
National Dental Hygiene Month n National Depression/Mental Health Screening Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Family Sexuality Education Month n National Liver Awareness Month
National Physical Therapy Month n National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month
Talk About Your Medicines Month n Vegetarian Awareness Month
October 1: World Vegetarian Day
October 4-10: National Mental Illness Awareness Week
October 5: Child Health Day
October 10: Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day
October 12-16 : National School Lunch Week
October 18-24: International Infection Prevention Week
October 18-24: National Healthcare Quality Week
October 18-24: National Pharmacy Week
October 19-23: National Health Education Week
October 20: World Osteoporosis Day
October 23-31: National Red Ribbon Celebration/
National Plant the Promise Week
October 24: Make a Difference Day
October 25-31: National Respiratory Care Week
October 29: World Stroke Day
you had is too easy and
prevents the hard work
of making a life out
of what is left.”
Aging can pack such a punch. But it
doesn’t have to if we see the golden years as
shimmering with possibilities. As Edwards
writes, “My final hope is that each of us will
realize we are writing a story, our story. If we
value our story and are willing to adjust to the
realities brought on by aging, then the final
chapters will reflect that we hit our stride. We
made time count.”
Ken Garfield of Charlotte is a freelance writer/editor
focusing on telling the stories of charitable causes. He also
writes obituaries celebrating a person’s life and legacy. You can
reach him at garfieldken3129@gmail.com.
CHARLOTTE AHEC COURSE OFFERINGS
Charlotte AHEC is part of the N.C. Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Program and Atrium Health.
OCTOBER 2020
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
09/30-10/01 Patient Experience Symposium 2020
10/23 5th Annual LGBTQ Symposium for Healthcare Professionals:
Spanning the Spectrum
10/23-10/24 32nd Annual Fall Foliage Cancer Conference
Webinar Project ECHO: Sickle Cell
Webinar Young Women’s Breast Cancer Symposium
Online NRCME DOT Medical Examiners Training Course
Online Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): What Healthcare Providers Need
to Know
Online Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): An Interview for Practicing Clinicians
Online COVID Conversations: Urgent Care Quality Benchmarking Part I
Online COVID Conversations: Urgent Care Quality Benchmarking Part II
Online COVID Conversations: The Effects on Primary Care
Online COVID Conversations: Lessons from Virtual OnDemand in
COVID-19 Pandemic
Online COVID Conversations: A Spiritual Perspective
Online Enhancing Interdisciplinary Opioid Stewardship
Online Exercise Prescription for Osteoarthritis and Weight Management
Online Providing Quality Care to LGBTQ+ Patients
Online A Case-Based Approach to Interprofessional Collaborative Practice:
Learning About, With, and From Each other
Online Amplifire: Safe Prescribing Practices for Opioids
Online Non-Fatal Strangulation: A County-Wide Protocol
Online Non-Fatal Strangulation: A County-Wide Protocol (Nursing)
For more information or to register for these courses, call 704-512-6523 or visit www.charlotteahec.org.
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