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Older and Wiser

It’s a widely accepted belief that as we grow older, we automatically become wiser. Wisdom isn’t just about intelligence or knowledge; it’s about applying what we’ve learned through experience, understanding human Emotions, and making sound judgments. Some older Baby Boomers seem incredibly wise, while others in our generation don’t necessarily display the deep insight we associate with wisdom. Our Experts in this area of the site talk about getting older and whether Aging guarantees wisdom.

Not all older people become wise. If we have a lack of self-reflection and don’t take the time to analyze our mistakes and successes, we won’t grow wiser. If we refuse to learn new things or consider different perspectives, we may not gain wisdom. If we fall into bad habits or cycles by repeating the same mistakes, we grow older but not wiser. So, as we grow older, we may think that aging provides opportunities to become smarter, but being old does not guarantee anything. At every age, we must be willing to learn, reflect and grow.

Older Specialists & Contributors

Adam Koós Adam D. Koós, CFP®, CMT, CEPA
Alan Cay Culler Writer of Stories and Songs
Amy Taylor Mental Health Warrior & Neurospicy Mama
April Ibarra Chief Aging Officer
Ben Graham Joe & Bella VP of Marketing
Beverley Glazer Reinvention Expert, Podcaster
Bridge the Gap Network A Senior Living Podcast
Carmel Fisher Carmel Fisher, Host of The Harvest Podcast
Cheryl Beversdorf Producer and Host
Colleen Slaughter Founder, Author, Speaker, Executive Coach
Consuela Marshall Occupational Therapist, CDP, CAPS, CGCP, Podcaster,
David Cravit SuperAging News
David Willis HomeFront Sitrep Podcast
Debbie McCulloch Debbie Mcculloch
Douh Sohn Personal Development Coach and Speaker
Dr. Gillian Lockitch Dr. Gillian Lockitch
Dr. Mara Karpel Clinical Psychologist, Author, Podcaster
Jane Leder Podcaster & Author
Jodie Filogomo Fashion Stylist
Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. Founder & CEO, Age Wave
Ken Frumkin Ken
Kim Hegwood Attorney at Law, Podcaster
Lori Williams Senior Living Expert & Host of the Podcast, Aging in Style
Matt Dentino Executive Producer - Driving Change Podcast

Podcasts About Older
Older Women & Friends: Stories of Aging Well
Bill Monty's Guide For Getting Older: Aging, Living Well, and What Comes Next
Growing Older Living Younger: About longevity, wellness, healthspan,
Older & Bolder
Living to 100 Club
Parkinson's Resource Org
Sex Advice for Seniors Podcast
Scars to Stars™ Podcast
SeniorLivingGuide.com Podcast
Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined
Aging Matters
All Home Care Matters

Books About Older
Silver Sex: Insights Into Senior Sexuality
By Larry Waldman
The Boomer Brain: For Baby Boomers Concerned about Dementia and Alzheimer’s
By Patricia Faust
SuperAging: Getting Older Without Getting Old
By David Cravit
Aging or Alzheimer’s?: A Doctor’s Personal Guide to Memory Loss, Cognitive Decline, and Dementia
By Dr. Kenneth Frumkin
Skulduggery
By Paul Rushworth-Brown
The Boomer Years: Reflections
By Judith Read
Living Longer IS the New Normal: Lessons from a Geropsychologist on Living Longer and Making it Over the Hurdles
By Joseph M. Casciani PhD
Building a Better Boomer
By Neil Offen
Dementia Prevention
By Emily Clionsky, MD & Mitchell Clionsky, PhD
Journey’s End: Part 2: An Educational Guide to Death and Dying
By Julie Saeger Nierenberg
The Conscious Caregiver: A Mindful Approach to Caring for Your Loved One Without Losing Yourself
By Linda Abbit
SOLO AND SMART: The Roadmap for a Supportive and Secure Future
By Carol Marak

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