The past few weeks have been difficult. While work travel was tiring it was the personal situation on top of it that became stressful and exhausting. A situation that millions of people are experiencing each day. The interesting fact is that I’m not the direct responsible party, In actuality, it’s my daughter, a full-fledged […]
Are you preparing for the New Year beyond those pesky resolutions? If not, here are a few things to consider from an infographic I saw on Linked In. I think it touches on key areas that are not always considered when looking forward to the year ahead. Each of these areas is also an […]
One dose of happiness. Most people probably would say they want to be happy or could be happier. Not easily achieved in our stressful, busy lives. But an emotional or psychological desire, happiness is an important ingredient in wellness. The facts are that happy people can be more productive or effective in their daily work […]
What is a super ager anyway? I’m sure you or, have heard others, describe an older adult by saying “they are sharp as a tack.” These people may also be referred to as Super Agers, people who live well into their 80s, 90’s, and even past 100, retaining their memory, ability to think clearly, […]
December 24, 2023This morning, I read a New York Times article about the latest unrest in Iran which began with a fish market stall owner 70 years of age. He’s affectionately nicknamed “Booghy”. The derivation of the nickname comes from times when Mr. Bana Motejaded walked amongst stadium fans with a megaphone to get them […]
To its credit, the television industry has made some strides depicting older adults with purposeful, active lives. They are not only appealing to the older demographic which represents a tremendous share of the economy, known as the longevity economy, now valued at $7.6 trillion, but it’s also an attempt to change our perceptions of older […]
The other evening I was watching TV when I saw a commercial that inspired me to write this blog. The actor unzipped a body bag revealing what seemed to be an engine that died. The words he uttered struck me, ” If he only called Car Shield before his car broke down.” This reminded me […]
Since doing my TEDx talk, I’ve had many conversations about aging, especially after people have listened to the talk. I’ve also had been asked back to help out in long term care environments in my capacity as a speech and language pathologist which prompted me to give even more thought to the topic. The word […]
Can we change how society views older adults? If we can think of ourselves as evolving elders, an active process that lives inside of each of us from the time we are children, we may be able to move the needle on how society views older adults, and ultimately how we view ourselves as we get older. As an evolving elder we strive to reach our wisdom years.
The other day I went to a local merchant where I’ve been doing business for approximately 12-15 years. I stopped to read the notice posted on the front of the door. What I read almost knocked me off my feet. The sign said that week prior the store manager had a heart attack and died […]
