Dreading the aging process? Aging is certainly not glamorized in the media and there’s even some ageism ingrained in our pop culture, so don’t fret if you are indeed afraid… you’re not alone. But some of the fear can stem from myths and misbeliefs that could be holding you back from living […]
Wikipedia defines “successful aging” as: physical, mental and social well-being in older age. Authors of Successful Aging: The MacArthur Foundation Study, John Rowe, MD and Robert Kahn, PhD define it as the cross-section between three components: Good health, low risk of disease and disability High mental and physical functioning Active engagement with […]
Sure, we all want to age successfully… But our culture fosters some ageism, where we’re oftentimes afraid of growing old and can be in denial about it. Aging is certainly not glamorized in the media nor the marketing and advertising space, and instead, this is a common anti-aging perspective: With […]
With all the research that tells us volunteerism is good for your physical and mental health, it’s important to make giving back a priority in your life especially during your so-called retirement years. And giving back not only gives you a sense of purpose but it also provides a sense of fulfillment by making […]
Why is finding the right volunteer opportunity important? Giving back is such a core part of our well-being and sense of purpose… and oftentimes it isn’t until we’re faced with an open-ended transition period that we’re pushed to reflect on what we’re actually contributing to the people and world around us. What are […]