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Aging with grace and beauty. Embrace age with aging advice, tips, and tricks.
What My Eyes Have Seen
I am a recent recipient of a brand new eye. Actually, I just had cataract surgery on October 22, 2018. As of that day, I have been able to see the world much better since I discovered that I had this medical problem since late June to early July.
By Maurice Bernier7 years ago in Longevity
True Innovation for Good (Part 2)
A New Zealand-based startup is pioneering foods to improve the quality of care and health outcomes for those with swallowing difficulties. We explore why this nutritional advance is such an important development for those dealing with Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
By David Wyld7 years ago in Longevity
True Innovation for Good (Part 1)
Introduction More than anything else I have ever written, this article is deeply personal for me. Very personal. When my dad, Barry Wyld, passed this past January from Alzheimer's Disease, he had fought “the good fight” for over a decade. With my mom by his side every step of the way, and through every phase of his mental and physical decline, the health and stress toll on her was considerable. As for myself, I must say that my dad’s long journey into the night has affected me deeply—and changed my perspective on a whole lot of things.
By David Wyld7 years ago in Longevity
Dementia Doesn't Mean Demented
"So you think I’m crazy?" It was shortly after my husband was diagnosed with vascular dementia that he had another minor stroke. He had just turned 71 but you wouldn't guess that by his smooth complexion that hardly had a wrinkle. One thing I loved about him was his sense of humor so when he said to me, “So you think I’m crazy now!” I thought he was kidding except for the tone of his voice.
By Jessica Dumas7 years ago in Longevity
The Hill
This Side of the hill... This morning I read something that made me howl with laughter. A woman in her 40s was writing about how she intended to turn her back on a steady job and embrace her dreams... Nothing even vaguely amusing so far. Until the line "after all when I’m 65 I’ll be too old to do anything but exist." (This won’t seem remotely funny to anyone under 65, but to me, 4 years on from being too old to do anything but exist, well, it’s just hilarious.)
By Pearl Fisher7 years ago in Longevity
Longevity: Why I Want to Make it to the Next Century
I want to see what happens to the human race and this planet for one. For another, I would like to finish my life’s work. I know that type-1 diabetes means my life expectancy is 69, but come on. Seriously, I have yet to get my law degree. I have many advanced degrees I want but my life is stuck in a low-income rut. Diabetics do not necessarily die young. I will not necessarily be low-income my whole life. That’s ridiculous. Yes, my family thinks this, but none of my friends do.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Longevity
Adulting Is Fun (Totally Sucks)
Do you remember the nostalgia of your childhood? Running down the streets, playing tag amongst other things, and summer vacations. God, I loved summer vacation. The feeling of the last day of school. All the field day activities you got to participate in. The anticipation of no more early mornings. Yup, I miss it. Childhood is bliss, they tell us enjoy it while we can. I should’ve listened. Especially since when I was under the age of ten all I wanted to do was turn a double digit. When I finally got to ten all I wanted to do was turn thirteen. When I finally got there...well I wished my boobs were bigger but also that I could be 18. Long story short? My whole life I couldn’t wait to be an adult. And now that I’m 21, I swear, I would trade it all just to relive my field day glory days.
By Mariah Harvey7 years ago in Longevity
When Time Marches On
Ask anyone when they reach a certain age if they are more fearful or less adventurous? My guess is that the older one gets the more apprehensive and fearful with each passing year we seem to be. When we were young there seemed to be no boundaries of the things we were able to do. As kids, we climbed trees, built tree houses, and essentially were impervious to injuries or low-level pain. But, now as we have matured and finally entered the golf cart reality of retirement, we realize we are not as young and spry as we once were.
By Dr. Williams8 years ago in Longevity
Sex & Short Term Memory
It's safe to say that being sexually active has its fair share of benefits. It helps lower your blood pressure, boosts your immune system, improves heart health, and the list goes on. But what about the effects of sexual activity on your brain? We know that it helps with hormonal balance and causes your brain to light up like a dopamine-fueled Christmas tree, but what you may not know is that staying sexually active as you age can work wonders for short-term memory.
By Corey groves8 years ago in Longevity
//Being 17//
Seventeen is an interesting age. You're not freshly a true teenager, but you're also not a legal adult. You're senior, but you're not in college yet to do fun college things. You are self-righteous and self-loathing. You have an opinion, but no one cares about it besides the people in your tiny tiny bubble. Maybe. Your world is also *this* big, but you think it's T H I S B I G .
By Lauren Day8 years ago in Longevity
Tips for Being Youthful
We live in a culture that worships youth and beauty and often disregards, disrespects, and diminishes age. This is silly for so many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that everyone is growing older every single day. Don't allow others to diminish you in any way. It's time to take back control of your life and live in the present moment. It's time to become "Soul Selfish."
By Jane Wyker8 years ago in Longevity
