Marin Voice: It takes a patchwork of actions to age well

Slices of Life: Aging and technology

In this column I want to address a topic most of us avoid.

Marin Voice: It takes a patchwork of actions to age well

Time is the great gift of retirement. It cushions our grief. It allows us to absorb new miseries and embrace strategies for aging well. I recently visited a 97-year-old friend in a skilled nursing facility recovering from a broken leg. She has the vibrancy of a person 30 years younger. I asked the secret to her sparkle. She answered, “Curiosity.” Curiosity is tough when constant change, surging loss and shifting aches occupy our thoughts.  My fr…

What Does Healthy Aging Mean To You?

Healthy aging means something different to each individual person, but it generally encompasses the same core value of the continuous process of optimizing opportunities to maintain and improve physical and mental health throughout the course of our lives. This can involve optimizing opportunities to maintain independence, quality of life, and functional ability in various ways. Healthy aging is not just about avoiding disease; it is also about …

Is It Really Possible To Age Gracefully And Go Green? Here’s What Women Over 50 Are Using To Make It Happen – Naturally

Aging gets a bad rap. We’re told to fight it, hide it, or ignore it—but what if aging could actually be freeing? What if this phase of life could be simpler, more thoughtful, and better for the planet, too? More women are asking these questions as they move through their 50s, 60s, and beyond—and the answers are shaping a smarter, gentler lifestyle. If you’re someone who’s done with overcomplicated routines and wasteful habits, and you’re ready t…

In the past, retirement age was considered to be the beginning of retirement. Today, many see it as an opportunity for new things. "Today, a 70-year-old often lives more actively and independently than someone at the same age 50 years ago," says Prof. Dr. Eva Asselmann. What does it mean to dare something new in old age? {/mprestriction} A new beginning works like a "mental fountain of youth", emphasizes the psychologist. "People who are develop…

5 Things You Can Do to Reverse the Aging Process After 50

Understanding your blood work, nutrition, stress levels, and environment can unlock the key to aging well, boosting energy, and living with purpose. In this guide, John Bezerra shares powerful, science-backed strategies to help you thrive after 50.