My Mom's Blog by Thoroughly Modern Millie

I want share the sad news that my mother, Millie Garfield, passed away on Thursday at the age of 99. We were with her and able to say goodbye just before she peacefully took her last breath.

We’d like to thank the staff at Brooksby Assisted Living in Peabody, Mass, her personal aid Ana, along with the staff at Care Dimensions, who provided palliative and hospice care at the end. We really appreciate all their support. 

Many of you know my mom as one of the internet’s oldest bloggers. She started ‘My Mom’s Blog’ in 2003 at 78 years old!

She also had fun with her video blog ‘I Can’t Open It’, where she showed how hard it was for older people to open things. 

She was a positive shining light in our lives and we will miss her. 

A Chapel service will be held at Brooksby Village Chapel Wednesday, November 20 at 11:00AM 300 Brooksby Village Drive, Peabody, MA 01960 The interment will be held following services at Anshe Sfard Cemetery, 16 Buxton Road, Danvers, MA 01923.

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Happy 99th Birthday!

My mom turns 99 next week! Leave a comment. We’ll read all the comments with her next week.

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Happy 98th Birthday Millie!

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My Mom Moved Back.

My mom moved back into her place after it was renovated.

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Thanks everyone for your Happy Birthday wishes.

Thanks everyone for your Happy Birthday wishes. Every one of them means so much to me. My life has been enhanced by having you all as friends.

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My mom can see lots of colors!

At 96 years old, my mom just had cataract surgery. The surgery went well and now she can see lots of colors!

She’s not wearing her glasses and can read things a lot easier than before. Her vision is expected to improve over the next month, and then we’ll see if she even needs reading glasses.

—Steve

Labels: Cataract, health

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Hello, Millie! What's New In Assisted Living!
Hello, Millie! What's New In Assisted Living!

Watch LIVE on TUESDAY, JUNE 29th at 4:00 PM ET.

This week my mom, Millie Garfield (95), fills us in on what's new in assisted living.

- She took a nice walk outside, but was hit by an inexperienced elder driving a scooter. They need get lessons and pass a driving test for those things! She's resting, but nothing is going to keep her from doing the show!

- She met a man. He's 102 and talks!

- She got a gift package delivered to her from a social media marketing friend, Toby Bloomberg. We'll hear what she got. All that and more, on the next Hello, Millie!

WATCH ON FACEBOOK.

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Hello, Millie! I Can't Open It!

In this episode of Hello, Millie! we talk with Millie Garfield (95) about her 'I Can't Open It' video series which ran from 2005 to 2010 and included 20 episodes. 

Her videos were described as, "ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH INTO THE PROBLEMATIC DESIGN OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS FROM AN ELDER VIDEO BLOGGER'S POINT OF VIEW." 

She's been getting Occupational Therapy and will share with us how she's doing at opening a bottle of water!

Watch on YouTube: Hello, Millie! I Can't Open It.

Labels: mom

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Hello, Millie is back. TUESDAY JUNE 15th at 4:00 PM.
Hello, Millie is back. Aired TUESDAY JUNE 15th at 4:00 PM.
Millie moved from independent to assisted living. Now she's getting used to the changes in her life including BACON FOR BREAKFAST. Join us as we discuss her feelings about that, and other things including her new microwave oven, and making her bed.

Watch on Facebook.

Watch on YouTube.

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Hello, Millie! This week Millie shares her favorite TV shows and movies.

Hello, Millie!

This week Millie shares her favorite TV shows and movies, and what they meant to her.

Originally aired on Tuesday May 11th at 4:30 PM

Watch on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/stevegarfield/posts/10159433228067020

Watch on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/X_f8mOMhEkA

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Hello, Millie! Millie joins Steve to share memories of joy. Tuesday April 27th at 4:30 PM.

Hello, Millie!

Millie joins Steve to share memories of joy. 

Join us on Facebook, Tuesday April 27th at 4:30 PM.

https://www.facebook.com/stevegarfield/posts/10159394190867020

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/6g0USBAQk6M

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Hello Millie! What's the best gift you ever received?

Join us live on Facebook at 4:30 PM EDT on Tuesday April 20th.

Inspired by Jan Zlotnick's book, my mom makes up her own question this week.

What's the best gift you ever received?

WATCH on FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/stevegarfield/posts/10159380831442020

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/Zx9ulNnWX1E

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Hello, Millie! Who are you most like, your mom or your dad?

Originally aired on TUESDAY, APRIL 13th 4:30 PM

We went LIVE on Facebook on TUESDAY, APRIL 13th 4:30 PM PM, with Millie Garfield (95) as she answered the question, "Who are you most like, your mom or your dad?"

WATCH on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/h9QBqwacJmg

WATCH on FACEBOOK:

https://www.facebook.com/stevegarfield/posts/10159366308292020

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Hello, Millie! What is your favorite time of day?

Hello, Millie! What is your favorite time of day?

TUESDAY, APRIL 6th 4:30 PM

We are going LIVE on Facebook on TUESDAY, APRIL 6th 4:30 PM PM, with Millie Garfield (95) as she answers the question, "What is your favorite time of day?"

WATCH On Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/stevegarfield/posts/10159341670422020

Steve Garfield:

http://stevegarfield.com

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Hello, Millie! What Is the best piece of advice you have ever been given? PART TWO

TUESDAY, MARCH 30th 4:30 PM

We are going LIVE on Facebook on TUESDAY, MARCH 30th at 4:30 PM, with Millie Garfield (95) as she answers the question, "What Is the best piece of advice you have ever been given?"

WATCH on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/eTT9bernW5I

WATCH On Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/stevegarfield/videos/10159332792927020/

Steve Garfield:

http://stevegarfield.com

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Hello, Millie! What Is the best piece of advice you have ever been given?

Originally aired on TUESDAY, MARCH 23rd 4:30 PM

We were LIVE on Facebook on TUESDAY, MARCH 23rd at 4:30 PM, with Millie Garfield (95) as she answers the question, "What Is the best piece of advice you have ever been given?"

Steve also answers with his first experience in Angel Investing in the early days of live streaming video on smartphones.

WATCH on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/aorQP7pRvSQ

Millie Garfield:

http://mymomsblog.blogspot.com

On Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/stevegarfield/posts/10159314233522020

Steve Garfield:

http://stevegarfield.com

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Hello, Millie! The Golden Wallet! TUESDAY, MARCH 16th

Hello, Millie! The Golden Wallet!

We were LIVE on Facebook on TUESDAY, MARCH 16th at 7:00 PM, with Millie Garfield (95).

She told us a story about the golden wallet that she's had for years, and the impression it made on a health care worker. 

Then we chatted with guests, Chris Brogan, Kerry O'Shea Gorgone, and Cousin Harvey!

WATCH THE SHOW ON YOUTUBE: 
https://youtu.be/asvkb3xXzbU

Facebook link: 

https://www.facebook.com/stevegarfield/posts/10159295739732020

Steve Garfield:
http://stevegarfield.com

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Hello, Millie! What was a time when you had to stand up for yourself?

We were LIVE on Facebook on TUESDAY, MARCH 9th at 7:00 PM, with Millie Garfield
 (95), answering the question from Jan Zlotnick
's book, '23 Things I Wish I Could Ask My Mom and Dad Today', What was a time when you had to stand up for yourself?" 

Watch the replay on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQV0A6fiCns

Facebook link: 

https://www.facebook.com/stevegarfield/posts/10159272373527020

Millie Garfield:
http://mymomsblog.blogspot.com 

'23 Things I Wish I Could Ask My Mom and Dad Today'
https://janslittlenotebook.com 

Steve Garfield:
http://stevegarfield.com

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Hello, Millie! What Used To Make You The Most Happy?

Hello, Millie! What Used To Make You The Most Happy?

We were LIVE on Facebook on Wednesday, February 24th at 4:30 PM, with Millie Garfield (95), answering the question from Jan Zlotnick's book, '23 Things I Wish I Could Ask My Mom and Dad Today', "What Used To Make You The Most Happy?" 

WATCH on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNhWkW-QP5Y

Millie Garfield:
http://mymomsblog.blogspot.com 

'23 Things I Wish I Could Ask My Mom and Dad Today'
https://janslittlenotebook.com 

Steve Garfield:
http://stevegarfield.com

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Hello, Millie! Were you ever disappointed in one of your heroes?
On TUESDAY, February 16th, at 4:30 PM ET, we asked ask my mom, Millie Garfield (95), LIVE on Facebook, "Were you ever disappointed in one of your heroes?"

WATCH on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FGVyOkiHUM

My mom says, "We have to get a bigger audience!"

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Hello, Millie! When did you first know you were someone remarkable?
Hello, Millie!

Join my mom Millie Garfield (95), and me LIVE on FACEBOOK, as we welcome guests Jan Zlotnick (Author) and Catherine Budhi (Original art) of "23 Things I Wish I Could Have Asked My Mom and Dad." on Tuesday February 2, at 4:30 PM ET.

We answer hte question: "When did you first know you were someone remarkable?"

WATCH on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/stevegarfield/posts/10159188795202020

WATCH on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEKL-loZcsY

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Hello, Millie! "What did you do when you felt like nothing was working out"
Hello, Millie! Aired Tuesday January 26th at 7:00 PM ET, with Millie Garfield (95), answering the question from Jan Zlotnick's book, '23 Things I Wish I Could Ask My Mom and Dad Today', "What did you do when you felt like nothing was working out."

Millie Garfield:
http://mymomsblog.blogspot.com

'23 Things I Wish I Could Ask My Mom and Dad Today'
https://janslittlenotebook.com

Steve Garfield:
http://stevegarfield.com

YouTube:
https://youtu.be/MaQRAEhNzDg

Labels: mom

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