What Is Aging Independence?
Aging and independent living seem to be at odds. We don’t believe that we can do both. The thinking goes: you get old, can’t move as well, don’t care for yourself as you should,...
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ACTION TIP: Walking Backwards
Start Aging Intelligently today, one step at a time. Just before you eat: Find someplace that you can walk backwards safely: a hallway, outside in the parking lot, or any open space like a...
What Are You Demanding?
In life, you never get what you deserve. You get what you demand. Demand more of yourself and everyone around you. That’s Aging Intelligently.
What Do You See?
The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend. Embrace possibility. That’s Aging Intelligently
Deficits and Desires
Own your deficits. Honor your desires. That’s Aging Intelligently.
Have an Aging Attitude? What Is It?
Around the age of 45- 50, we are considered middle aged, with all it’s implications of going over the hill onto the back side of life. Anything much past 50 is considered an older...
ACTION TIP: Head Tapping
Start Aging Intelligently today, one step at a time. Just before (every time) you eat: Tap all your fingers along the midline of your skull at a pace a little faster than comfortable. Not...
Slow Down
Don’t break down. Slow down. Life longer. That’s Aging Intelligently.
What Good is Regret?
Regret changes nothing. Learn the lesson, move on. That’s Aging Intelligently.
Change One Thing To Stay Young
In 1979, a Harvard University psychologist named Ellen Langer conducted experiments turning back the clock of time. She allowed eight older men the experience of living 20 years earlier. Situations were recreated by her...