Mahatma Gandhi said, “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Henry Ford said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” And then there’s Albert Einstein, who said, “Once you stop learning, you start […]
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 […]
Sleep is so important for everyone… And for seniors it’s recommended that a healthy adult should shoot for 7-9 hours of rest per night. As your body gets older it becomes more susceptible to disease and it’s also at a higher risk for injury. Your body needs adequate time to rest and […]
There are a few myths about aging circulating out there, and here’s one of them: aging makes you less adventurous and less creative. This is so not true. Let’s quickly debunk with these impressive seniors who hit their adventurous and creative strides well past their 6th decade: Mountain climber, leadership guru […]
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 […]
There’s so much proof behind why your morning routine is so important. As I researched this topic, I found most of the info out there about the impact of morning routines to be targeted toward business-minded people who are working towards peak career success. That’s great and all, but what about seniors and […]
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 […]
You can create new neural pathways until the day you die. Why does this matter? Like any other muscle in your body, you either use is or lose it. So keeping your brain engaged and consistently rewiring itself is key to not only your long-term cognitive functioning but also your overall well-being. […]
Loneliness is such a big deal, especially among seniors, which is why I broke up this topic of fighting loneliness into two parts. Plus, I believe in making real progress using micro-steps and tackling items one at a time, so I didn’t want to overwhelm with too much info at once. […]
Loneliness among seniors is no joke. According to AARP’s Loneliness Study, which surveyed older adults aged 45+: Over 35% of older adults are lonely Loneliness is a significant predictor of poor health The report also found that lonely people are less likely to be involved in social events, which too can […]