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The Best Way to Cook Greens
What is the best way to prepare dark green leafy vegetables, the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet? “The main purpose of cooking is to make vegetables
Take Every Advantage
Lesson 5: Take Every Advantage We do our best to set reasonable goals, but part of persevering is being ready when an unexpected opportunity turns
Stories You Leave Behind Are Your Legacy
Have you ever thought about what matters most in your life? Could your children and grandchildren answer that question about you? Have you shared with
Ageism: A Moral And Personal Dilemma For Our Time
“If you are not already part of a group disadvantaged by prejudice, just wait a couple of decades––you will be.” The above is a
There’s No Excusing Ageism
When the last parent died in 2017, I visualized their canoes heading over an immense waterfall. My partner’s and my canoes fell next in line.
Cease Striving
Live Your Best Lesson 4: Cease Striving Perseverance can sound easy—just don’t quit. Well, not so much. There are times when we do need to
Remedial Social Skills
Recently, an HR director told me that her company is planning a “remedial social skills” course for some of its new employees. What exactly,
Millions Of Baby Boomers Will Retire And Age Solo
Visit any retirement community on a Saturday or Sunday and you will find lots of visitors milling around the common areas, coming and going from
The Awe of What Can Be
“Abundance can be had simply by consciously receiving what already has been given….” —Sufi saying In my book, Wholeness in Living, Kindling the Inner Light I
A New Life Phase: “What’s Next?”
Are you at a point in your life where you’re asking “What’s next?” You’ve finished one chapter and you have yet to write the next
The Future of Learning
Enjoy this video about the future of learning by Practical Futurist, Michael Rogers. We need a radical rethink of what we teach, both in our
Understand the Nature of Luck
Live Your Best Lesson 2: Understand the Nature of Luck You just might get lucky—and that’s not being trite. During our race, Lady Luck showed up
Reflecting on the Light at the end of the Tunnel
In March 2020 I wrote an article for the Life Lived Forward communities titled, A Time for Opportunities Anew. Now, in light of the inspiration
Here’s to an Intersectional New Year
A healthy year too, obviously, and as happy as we can make it. But what 2020 brought home for me was that being anti-ageist means
The Power of Perspective
Ellen Langer challenges the idea that the limits we put on ourselves, as we age, are real. Opening our minds to what’s possible, instead of
Let Go of The Myth of Happiness
Live Your Best Lesson 1: Let Go of the Happiness Myth What’s the difference between happiness and joy? Happiness is an ice cream on a
Appreciation and Compassion
From my perspective, as a fellow philosopher I admire expressed it, “Appreciation is contemplative.” And from these moments of consideration may arise a renewed sense
Is This All There Is?
A subtle killer stalks us at various times in life. It creeps up on us and overtakes us, exhausting and draining our energy. This creeping
You Might Have Too Much Stuff If…
This week, it is time for some humor. In the tradition of Jeff Foxworthy, I asked my friends to finish this sentence: “You might have too much
Rethinking the Economics of Retirement
If you ask anyone about money for retirement, you’ll probably get guestimates all across the board for how much you need. Some financial experts use
The Power of Silence
Silence is a resource that has been used from time immemorial to enter into the depth of our being. World religions have acknowledged its value
We’re All Old People in Training Whether We Know it Yet or Not
Becoming an Old Person in Training allows us to choose purpose and intent over dread and denial and connects us empathically with our future selves,
Finding Meaning in the Morning
Finding our life’s purpose can feel “just out of reach.” A “maybe someday” idea that we hope to fulfill in the future. But, what if
Musical Moments
August 25th, 2018, marked the 100th birthday of Leonard Bernstein. To me, he was a miraculous comet that traveled this universe and gave untold pleasure
Ride Sharing Rocks for All Ages
Most of the talk about the sharing economy revolves around millennials, those 20- and 30-somethings who are now regentrifying and populating many of our urban
Exploring Life’s Purpose
Michel Montaigne expressed that the great and glorious masterpiece of man is to know how to live to purpose. We are the artists of our
Find Community
Lesson 7: Find Community As a husband and father, a healthcare professional, and a man living with Parkinson’s, take it from me: we all need
Ever Expanding Goals
Many times I’ve spoken about my ever-expanding goals and how checking one item off a list can present one or more additions to the list.
What is YOUR Purpose in Retirement?
Where did the idea of retirement come from? It was not that long ago that most people were fully employed in their teens and worked
Why it’s just fine to fail at “successful aging”
This project began 11 years ago as a project about people over 80 who work. Upbeat! Inspirational! Safe! I didn’t realize it at the time,
Thinking About Early Retirement? Think Twice.
When people ask me what they should do upon retiring early, I always say, “Don’t.” What I really mean by that is… don’t think you
Collaborating in Resolving Conflicts
During a radio program, the interviewer asked me, “How can we confront conflict collaboratively?” It is significantly useful to be ready and open, LISTENING to
Are You Seeing the Big Picture?
THRIVE-ing is about living the life you have envisioned. Are you seeing the big picture? Are you THRIVE-ing now? If not, what are some of
What Comes After COVID? Ten Possibilities.
I’m already working–virtually, of course–with clients on what the post-COVID future may hold. One trend is clear: the “virtualization” of our world has greatly accelerated.
The Working Worried
Many of us, today, are working and worried. Gone are the days when having a job meant “doing your job.” We are feeling anxious and
The pandemic isn’t making ageism worse. It’s exposing it—and that’s a good thing.
Media coverage of anything aging-related has long been characterized by alarmist hand-wringing, the most egregious example being the gray tsunami metaphor. Coverage of the pandemic is no
Live Your Best
How do I go about summing up the Live Your Best concept? I never want the conversation to sound trite, or dismissive of the very
Reflections on Empathy
The word “empathy” came to me through diverse situations and sparked my enthusiasm to share a few thoughts on the topic in the context of
5 Technologies Shaking Up Healthcare in 2020
Ever since the dawn of healthcare, physicians have been seeking more effective and efficient ways of curing ailments. Therefore, the use of emerging technologies in
10 Triggers to Revamp Your Life
In 2013 the Gallup Poll found that “70 percent of Americans hate their stupid job.” Even if you are among the 30 percent, beware, things
Longer Life Within Walking Distance
Researchers find exercise often works just as well as drugs for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, and the prevention of diabetes. Exercise is
A Time for Creative Action, a Time to Wait
Discerning when it is time for action or to postpone action becomes an art. Our inner wisdom is our best teacher! There is a time
The Parkinson’s Disease Coach
Discoveries made along my Parkinson’s journey Exercise and Parkinson’s. If you have PD you have been bombarded since diagnosis with the message that you need
Money Aside, 9 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Retiring
Some people approach retirement with eager anticipation. But in recent years, there are those who would describe their feelings with trepidation. Naturally there is the
What Does It Mean To Live In An Age-friendly Town?
Age-friendly towns are places that provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to remain intellectually and physically active, socially connected, and engaged with
Retiring Soon? You Need a Coach
Coaches are everywhere these days. What used to be the province of the playing field or the ice arena, now is common to the board
Contemplating Inner Peace
Through the course of life a yearning to discover the meaning of peace may spring to mind. I began this quest when I was 9
The New Midlife Crisis
You’ve no doubt heard of or had a “midlife crisis” – that period of chaos some go through roughly between the ages of 40 and
Accepting Limits
“I will not be defined by Parkinson’s.” I have heard and used some form of this statement more times than I can recall over the
6 Reasons to Watch Crip Camp
1. You’re stuck inside and it’s a feelgood documentary. Crip Camp is about an unintentionally visionary “summer camp for the handicapped run by hippies,” as the film’s co-director
What Happens if You Live to 100?
A few years ago, I competed in a US Senior Games competition in Birmingham, AL. I’m a competitive swimmer and after my events were over,
How to Throw the Ultimate Dinner Party…. creating meaningful conversation face-to-face when meeting in person isn’t possible.
If you’re working from home for the foreseeable future due to the ongoing pandemic, you’re most likely going to be getting a lot more comfortable
The Biggest Key to a Happy Retirement? Your Health.
You have finally retired. Congratulations! Now you can live the life you have been dreaming about and working towards your entire career. No doubt you
What is Happiness?
From the time we were first able to understand the word, we have all been in pursuit of as much happiness as we can find.
Gratitude
“Gratitude remains when the reason for its borning drifts away in the fading twilight of conscious memory. It sustains hope, deepens compassion and broadens understanding.”
Not Your Parents’ Retirement
About twenty years ago, I started to think about my retirement. It wasn’t time, of course. But I’m a planner, so it wasn’t too soon
Donating Your Family Archives
If you are the keeper of family history items that you believe could be of interest to scholars, you may wish to donate them to
Planning Your Future in Time Segments
Long-term Planning in Time Segments If you are planning for a lifestyle change or full retirement, these are the key issues you will confront as
The Wonders of Meditation
Life evolves in fascinating ways and every once in a while we may ponder how to best bring balance to our busy lives, especially when
Pay Attention
Lesson 6: Pay Attention In lesson 5 I talked about taking advantage of good fortune when it comes our way. Sometimes recognizing those gifts isn’t easy, which
50 Plus; Minus the Kids: The Adventure of Solo Aging in America
Until very recently, the percentage of childless women hovered around ten percent. That accounted for all childless women, regardless of marital status or how and
A Time for Opportunities Anew
In the midst of the extraordinary circumstances and uncertainty we are facing in today’s world I would like to share some potential resources that may
Pandemics: History and Prevention
How to treat the cause by preventing the emergence of pandemic viruses in the first place (a video I recorded more than a decade ago
What I Learned Spreading Garden Mulch…
Last spring, I spent hours preparing my flower and ornamental grass beds and then spreading mulch. It wasn’t work I was used to. But, I
One Year From Retirement: What You Should be Doing to get Ready
Retirement is now just one year away. Let’s assume you have already addressed the big financial issue—you have enough money to retire. It is time
Think You Are Too Old To Follow Your Dreams? Think Again!
When Kerry Hannon told me last year that she was writing a book about older entrepreneurs, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on
Planning for the Life You Want
As we often say, how can you get what you want if you don’t have a plan? You need to be the primary focus of
Focus is Manifestation – Part 3
Living Life Forward has been at the core of my ongoing approach throughout the years while embracing the idea that Focus is Manifestation, or “that
How is Healthcare in America Failing Older People – and why?
Treating a patient slowed by Parkinson’s, geriatrician Louise Aronson sings a chorus of “Happy Birthday” in her head to make sure they have enough time
To Be Seen
It’s that time of year where my wife gets celebrated and cheated all at the same time. Her birthday is next door to Valentines and
Focus is Manifestation – Part 2
Living Life Forward has been at the core of my ongoing approach throughout the years while embracing the idea that Focus is Manifestation, or “that
What is Social Capital and Why Do We Need it as We Age?
By Dr. Sara Zeff Geber, Ph.D., CRCwww.SaraZeffGeber.com Read more from Sara by purchasing her book : Essential Retirement Planning for Solo Agers. Sara
Who’s Watching the Baby?
Sometimes I joke that we’ve been talking about the Millennial generation for so long, they got old. Old enough, at least, to start families. And
What Will You Be Doing 5 Years From Now?
When you picture yourself five years from now, what will you be doing? Maybe it will be traveling somewhere new where you’ll be walking and
Ok, people
I’m barely back from a tour of Australia sponsored by EveryAGE Counts, their terrific national anti-ageism campaign. It was fascinating to look from another continent
What Do Boomers Hate About Hip Millennial Restaurants? Hint: You Can’t Hear The Answer
Too loud! GETTY Why do restaurant owners and managers ignore the segment of the population that has the most disposable income and have been their
Focus is Manifestation, Part 1
Living Life Forward has been at the core of my ongoing approach throughout the years while embracing the idea that Focus is Manifestation, or “that
Re-Think Your Legacy
Everyone has a reason for living. Finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Some people have found their purpose early, while
Getting More Colorful with Age
I often say, “I want to get more colorful with age.” What do I mean by that? Just as the leaves change in the Fall
Good Words for the Observant — and for Everyone Else
The blurb that my friend and ally, Sister Imelda, sent to the U.S. Ursuline nuns at the request of one of their Sisters in elected
Celebrating Marriage
My husband and I will celebrate this month 35 years of a very happy and harmonious marriage, based on our mutual love, respect, trust and
Combating Alzheimer’s
Finding out that you or someone you love has Alzheimer’s is devastating news. Fortunately, there is much we do know about slowing its progression through
Unlocking Purpose for a Healthy Life
Research increasingly suggests purpose in life is one of the core components of well-being. Unlocking and pursuing a sense of purpose in life can have
Who’s going to create a better narrative of old age in America?
Most Americans aren’t optimistic about getting older, and think the source of the problem is aging itself. So do most policy wonks, framing population aging
Opportunities to Give and Share
On this occasion I would like to bring to your consideration some thoughts about the richness of giving and sharing. Giving is a manifestation of
Getting More Colorful with Age
I often say, “I want to get more colorful with age.” What do I mean by that? Just as the leaves change in the Fall
When the Computer is Watching….
I recently helped with a research paper on the future of “algorithms”–a once-techy term that now generically refers to computer software that uses rules to
Enough About Me!
“Enough about me! What do you think about me?” **************** If you have the tendency to make every conversation about you, you might be a
Ageism Takes Center Stage on the International Day of Older Persons
Three years ago I had the honor of addressing the United Nations on the International Day of Older Persons, which is celebrated annually around the
New Commitments
Most of us have experienced a passionate commitment with a larger purpose which brings energy anew to our lives. Our impact broadens through our imagination
You Have a Choice
The cat’s out of the bag and there’s no going back. Your grandmother’s belief that how she ages was primarily determined by genes and a
Will Cash Disappear?
I worked last week with a major credit card company, and one topic was whether cash will disappear. Will there come a day when all
Less Ageism = Less Alzheimer’s. It’s That Clear
What affliction do Americans fear most? Alzheimer’s disease. I’m one of them, unless so many bones give out that I have to be carried around
I’m Not That Kind of Person
I got my car detailed for the first time last month. I’m not the kind of person who splurges on things like that, but when
Approaching Conflicts
In an interview transmitted by WLCH, 91.3 FM in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., Charito Calvachi-Mateyko asked, “In our relationships with others there are conflicts. Are these
Myths of Purposeful Aging
In presenting the concept of “Becoming a Purposeful Elder,” I often point out that there are commonly held ageist stereotypes of older adults. These ageist
Aging In America (Part 2)
Marketing messages in the media would have us believe that unless we are young and fit into a well-defined description of beauty (i.e. age, shape,
Who Will Regulate the Future?
Can government keep up with the accelerating rate of technologic change? The answer is, usually not. In the US, at least, government moves slowly and
Embracing This Moment
“Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such….” – Henry Miller Throughout life we tend to
Moving With Magical Thinking
In “The Year of Magical Thinking,” Joan Didion eloquently describes how grief distorts thinking and creates thoughts that defy logic. She describes this process as
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