Autumn has finally arrived … Where ’ s the cool , crisp weather ?
The falling leaves Drift by my window The autumn leaves Of red and gold I see your lips The summer kisses The sunburned hands I used to hold
Since you went away The days grow long And soon I ’ ll hear Old winter ’ s song But I miss you most of all , my darling When autumn leaves start to fall
— Song “ Autumn Leaves ,” written by Jacques Prevert and Joseph Kosma
As noted over the years , I LOVE cold weather . And autumn preceding what I consider the greatest season of the year ( winter ) is a close second . Autumn , where art thou ? Why haven ’ t I seen the leaves changing colors ? A dazzling display of gold and crimson leaves . Why is the grass still lush and green ? And more importantly , where are my cool , crisp early mornings and days just hovering over the 70s ?
Instead , I ’ m waking up to morning temperatures in the mid-70s and days hovering just above 90 degrees ?
Bring me my autumn ! Better yet , bring me what some consider the cold , dreary days of winter . I digress …
In case you haven ’ t heard , Meridian is now home to an open and beachy , resortstyle senior living community : The Preserve . Nestled on 22 acres , this community offers an array of amenities and programs aimed at keeping residents socially active and part of a thriving community .
Check out our feature on this new Meridian residential area , which includes eye-appealing photographs to provide insight into what ’ s in store .
This feature is accompanied by several related articles , including one on how to prepare your home to age with you provided by AARP Mississippi . Did you know that by 2030 , one in five people in the U . S . will be age 65 or over ? And it ’ s projected that by 2034 , older adults will outnumber children under 18 for the first time ever . According to an AARP survey , older adults want to remain in their current homes and community for as long as possible . AARP offers a free HomeFit Guide to help individuals and families make their current or future residences their “ lifelong home .”
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month , an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease . According to the American Cancer Society , breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women , except for skin cancers . It can occur at any age , however the risk increase with age . Because of certain factors , some women may have a greater chance of having breast cancer than others . But every woman should know about the risks and what they can do to help lower them .
Early detection through regular screening tests is the most reliable way to find breast cancer early and increase survival rates . Breast cancer survivors Marie Thompson and Ann Malone can attest to this , and each shares their journeys — from diagnosis , to treatment and becoming cancer-free .
This issue of Timeless Meridian introduces a new column , Toni Says , which addresses frequently asked Medicare questions .
There ’ s also a calendar of upcoming events and several other items of interest .
Not saying goodbye …
By the time you see this edition of Timeless Meridian , I will have concluded 39-plus years here at The Meridian Star and embarked on a new career path as Communications Director for the city of Meridian . With my departure , I carry a wealth of memories , friendships ( some have moved on , while others have passed on to the next life ), knowledge and experience . Thank you for your support throughout the years .
I ’ ll still be around and when you see me , please don ’ t hesitate to say hello .
— Ida Brown
Ida Brown Magazine Editor
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