This is the second part of our interview with Dr. Mary Flett, a clinical psychologist, writer, speaker and teacher on aging. We discussed preparing for Baby Boomers to age, and what it’s like to get a bit older while helping others who struggle with getting older. You can read the first part of the interview here. […]

By Linda Ballou, NABBW’s Adventure Travel Associate Linda Ballou The only thing certain about travel in 2022 is that it is uncertain. People are chomping at the bit to travel again but need to remain flexible. Flight schedules are still in a state of flux, car rentals are at historical highs, and Covid-19 guidelines in […]

Did you know that the online search term ‘binge eating’ has skyrocketed in recent months? As eating disorder rates soared during lockdown, this is unfortunately not a surprise; however, the misunderstanding and stigmas surrounding binge eating are causing people to turn to Google for support rather than a healthcare professional. As a Food Addiction Coach, […]

There is no script for how to handle grief. Everyone deals with grief in his or her own way. Because of this, we really should never judge anyone for how they react or behave when they’re faced with the loss of a loved one–whether family or friend. What we see may be only a part […]

Come discover some amazing fun facts of March! Happy New Year!  It’s March!  What!? March is here!  Yes, yes, I know, I know… it’s really the 3rd month of the year.  But if you were born before 450 B.C., it really would be the first! Don’t believe me?!  Then read on… March Fun Facts See, […]

Is Aging with Pizzazz a wellness site? Often yes. Like others over the centuries, I believe that engaging in our own healing is vital. Information is at the root of such engagement. With this self-help philosophy in mind (something I often refer to as ‘harvesting the low-hanging fruit’), I was incredibly distressed by a PBS […]

Dr. Mary L. Flett is a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years experience working with behavioral health issues in older adults. She specializes in assessment and treatment of dementia, chronic pain, and emotional and spiritual issues associated with aging. A Buddhist, Dr. Flett uses mindfulness to work with mind/body/spirit approaches for optimal wellness. Her […]

 • Anytime I hear someone in charge say it’s time to “re-think” a misguided decision, I automatically assume zero actual thought went into the original decision.• Being a scholarly rabbit must be one of nature’s most frustrating circumstances. Even your very best ideas are dismissed as hare-brained.• Nutritionists ought to have a term for the […]

Divorce and the Blended Family By Rosalind Sedacca, CDC There are twenty million blended families in the United States alone. That number has more than doubled over the past twenty years. Some project that blended families will become the norm, or at least a majority, within the next decade. Regardless of the statistics, blended families […]

You know that your body needs exercise, but did you know it’s CRUCIAL for your brain as well? I recently interviewed Ron Nevelow, with Enlighten Senior Care on my podcast, and he shared the 5 things we all should be doing to work toward (and keep) a healthier brain. Exercise – 30 minutes of aerobic […]