By Dr. Jean Root, Host of Root's Remedies and Legendary Tales from Late Bloomers Root's Remedies is a show for and about elders and their caregivers. Dr. Jean Root discusses common diseases, conditions and situations important to older adults and to those who care for them. She shares her own views as well as interviewing others with special knowledge about health, optimal aging and the secrets to a fulfilling life.
Legendary Tales from Late Bloomers documents the life stories of elders and their amazing journeys through the complexities of modern times. It recognizes their joys, sorrows, triumphs and accomplishments and offers them an opportunity to pass on words of wisdom to those who will follow.
Dr. Jean Root introduces Legendary Tales from Late Bloomers. Listen to the life stories of our elders, learn about their accomplishments and let them share with you the wisdom they have gleaned from a well lived life. In the first interview Dr. Root talks with Keith Beard about his life story including his volunteer work with Mended Hearts.
More about Keith Beard Keith Beard was an engineering consultant in the oil and gas industry whose clients ranged from medium and large sized corporations to State, Federal and International Government entities. Married for 50 years to his wife Narvelle, he has an adult son and daughter who have careers in the energy and communications industries. Keith took early retirement due to several major health problems and after bypass surgery has bounced back to live a very robust, active life. Due to his experience with heart disease and the subsequent bypass surgery, he began volunteering with Mended Hearts and currently holds a National Office in that organization. Keith has volunteered countless hours with Mended Hearts and believes that his particular black cloud truly had a silver lining. Hear Keith recount his life, career and volunteer efforts and let him share some of his life lessons with you.
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Keith Beard was an engineering consultant in the oil and gas industry whose clients ranged from medium and large sized corporations to State, Federal and International Government entities. Married for 50 years to his wife Narvelle, he has an adult son and daughter who have careers in the energy and communications industries. Keith took early retirement due to several major health problems and after bypass surgery has bounced back to live a very robust, active life. Due to his experience with heart disease and the subsequent bypass surgery, he began volunteering with Mended Hearts and currently holds a National Office in that organization. Keith has volunteered countless hours with Mended Hearts and believes that his particular black cloud truly had a silver lining. Hear Keith recount his life, career and volunteer efforts and let him share some of his life lessons with you. 
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