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A New Way To Think About The Lifespan
For as long as any of us can remember, our chronological age has been front and center in our lives. It started with birthday parties
For Older Adults, Where To Live Is A Complicated Question; A New Book Rides To The Rescue
As we march through the decades, the question of where to live is generally determined by where our family resides, where we go to school,
An expert’s take on the standard definition of “ageism”
This guest post is by Toni Calasanti, a professor of sociology at Virginia Tech. She has long been passionate about fighting ageism, advocating for “our
A Tombstone is the Ultimate Diploma
Newly retired, I sat in my home office sorting through cartons I had brought home from work: family photos, books about aging, flash drives of
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
Why Mental Health Matters
If you broke your ankle, you wouldn’t hesitate to seek out an orthopedic surgeon. If you had a fever, a visit to your PCP would
Thinking About Retirement? Start with a Book
If you are over 50, you are probably starting to think seriously about retirement – the when, where, how of it. Fortunately, over the last
The Best Dried Fruit for Osteoporosis
Image Credit: David Pacey / Flickr. This image has been modified. “We are in an epidemic of osteoporosis. There can be no doubt about that.” Ten
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 Okinawa Diet: Living to 100
What would happen if you centered your diet around vegetables, the most nutrient-dense food group? Read Dr. Greger’s Best Selling book: How Not To Die. Click the
Imposter? ….Take This 3 Question Quiz
Have you ever felt like “I’m in over my head and they’re going to find out?” Let me share a little coaching secret: Deep down
The Best Diet for the Inflammation of Aging
One of the most recognized consequences of aging is a decline in immune function, illustrated by vulnerability to dying from the flu and poor response
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
Congratulations! You’re Retired…..Now What?
We all think life will be better and easier after retirement. To a degree, that assumption is correct. Creating financial independence means you are no
19 Ways to Make History
Yesterday, I had lunch with Irene, my mother-in-law, and Donna, my husband’s aunt. Aunt Donna was the inspiration for my latest book after I helped her organize
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
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
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
Data Breaches are on the Rise: How to Protect Your Personal Information
Capital One Financial Corporation confirmed that personal information was breached by a hacker accessing their customer records in July. Roughly 140,000 Social Security numbers and
Evaluating Where to Retire: Pennsylvania Vs. Surrounding States
Where do you want to live after you’ve reached financial independence? For many people, where they live is dictated by their career. That restraint ends
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
T.H.A.N.K.S. – But It Isn’t Just About Your Parents
Initially, this was going to be a column encouraging you to help your parents get their final affairs in order. April 15th is rolling around.
Wear More Purple! (Never Act Your Age)
A Masterpiece Living Pearl for Never Acting Your Age What scares you? What have you avoided most of your life but would secretly like to
What are the Risks Associated with Joint Bank Accounts?
Owning a bank account jointly with another individual or individuals can be a useful, convenient way to manage your finances in certain situations. However, with
The Importance Of Beneficiary Designations
Life insurance and retirement plans compose the largest part of the estate for many people. Insurance death benefits, IRAs, Annuities, and 401(k)s do not pass
Sleep and Memory
Dr. Winningham’s post features excerpts of Chapter 9, “Sleep and Memory” from his book,”Train Your Brain: How to Maximize Memory and Ability in Older Adulthood” Baywood Publishing Company, Inc. Insomnia
Q & A with Bill Gifford, Author of “Spring Chicken, Stay Young Forever (Or Die Trying)”
What inspired you to write about aging and the research surrounding it? I started thinking about the subject as I entered my 40s and realized
Protecting Your Identity
Identity theft is a serious and very personal crime, affecting every aspect of your life. Thieves can empty your bank account, max out your credit
Projects That Research Aging Focus On The Same-old, Same-old
The more tech is commercialized, the more researchers ignore it. It’s so interesting and fun to read about research that is going to help seniors,
Inflammation and Ice
Let’s examine the claim that ice reduces inflammation. This is a critical point for everyone to understand – so much so that I have dedicated
Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease
Is Diabetes linked to Alzheimer’s disease? The number of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes are both increasing in the United States (US). Currently,
9 Tips to Jump Start Your Retirement
Who hasn’t fantasized about retirement? No more time clocks to punch, early-morning alarm clocks to set, rush hour traffic to fight, or uncomfortable heels or cranky early
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