: About Me

Writing short articles and stories is something I have dreamed of doing. I am not a professional writer. The potential to write an intriguing letter, article or announcement has kept me going over the years.

When writing letters to my children's teachers, I would embellish them with words to try and portray the "writer" in me. I often write letters or essays for people just to keep my creative juices flowing.

Certified as a medical transcriptionist in 1977, I enjoy working in this field which is done only part time now. Full time, for the past 24 years I have been employed as a rehab assistant in the physiotherapy department at a small hospital in the Niagara Region of southern Ontario. Rehabilitation of stroke, Alzheimer's, head injuries and Parkinsonism patients are the ones I really enjoy. Seeing just a slight improvement day to day adds up to a huge improvement over a month. This rewarding career makes my life seem somehow worthwhile.

Performing reiki, reflexology, therapeutic touch and teaching are also things I enjoy doing. These are certificates I have acquired over the years because I believe in life long learning. I only have a teaching certificate from college to educate adults, not a school teachers' degree.

I really want to succeed with writing at Helium.

Your input and critiquing of my articles will be welcome. I am 60 and certainly can take it on the chin without thinking anyone is being unkind.

Thank you for allowing me this opportunity with Helium. It would be wonderful to see something I wrote in print. How exciting.

Margaret Graham

My passion is ...

Learning.

I know too much about ...

Nothing.

My parents always told me ...

Make me proud.

My childhood ambition ...

To be a mechanic or maintenance person.

My favorite memory ...

Playing with my siblings.

Why I write ...

because I was lucky enough to get an education which inspired expression.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

these days reading a wealth of information on Helium.

My first job ...

working in the rubber plant in Welland, On.

My best moment ...

having my children - 1 girl then twins (1 of each)

My inspiration ...

my God, Jesus, & Mother. Also all the other wonderful people in my path.

Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Great strength-training exercises for seniors

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Throughout 24 years as a physiotherapy/rehab assistant, the writer has been given the opportunity to work with many elderly patients who suffer falls and injuries due to weakness. Their suffering can be deterred or even prevented with a few simple exercises to gain strength and balance. If you are or know someone who is elderly and suffers from weakness take this exercise routine to your/their family doctor to see if you/they can participate in any or all of the strength training exercises. The routine, not only will improve strength but also improve balance and coordination. Start the rou...

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