Aging Well

A 'New' Way of Looking at Aging

Dorothy Sander | Posted 04.11.2012

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Dorothy Sander

Ten years ago, I turned fifty and the earth began to shift and quake beneath me; my children left home in search of their own destinies, my parents were struggling and career ambitions waned.

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Ageless Beauty

Karen Cummings-Palmer | Posted 04.05.2012

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Karen Cummings-Palmer

Another year is another opportunity to step or dance toward a better version of yourself and those little marks of humanity -- that's humility. I call it Ageless Beauty and that's worth fighting for.

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In Sickness and in Health: A Vow for a Lifetime

Rev. Amy Ziettlow | Posted 05.01.2012

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Rev. Amy Ziettlow

We all long for a love that will last -- one that will withstand the times when we are sick or weak, when we hope that the memory of all that we were can trump the reality of who become.

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The View From 70: Reflections On Aging

Dr. Judith Rich | Posted 04.16.2012

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Dr. Judith Rich

Getting older also means learning to appreciate this stage of life as a new adventure. There is still much to be discovered! This time of life offers up a whole new possibility for learning and engaging in creative expression.

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Five Spiritual Practices For Aging Well

Lewis Richmond | Posted 02.28.2012

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Lewis Richmond

When I ask audiences what they like about being older, people often answer "Gratitude," and then say what they are grateful for: grandchildren, good health, free time, wearing what they want, the chance to travel, giving back to the community.

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The Rise of Fall

Lori Bryant Woolridge | Posted 12.31.2011

Read More: Aging Gracefully, Self Esteem, Midlife Women, Self Image, Women After 50, Life Stages, Aging Acceptance, Aging Well, Reinvention, Fifty News
Lori Bryant Woolridge

My fellow fall femmes, you know that saying "Can't see the forest for the trees?" Well, that's us. We're those trees, busy living our vibrant autumns out loud while the rest of the forest stands back, green with envy!

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Her Writing Career Began at 59: Celebrating a Mentor I Never Met

Randy Susan Meyers | Posted 12.12.2011

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Randy Susan Meyers

Belva Plain was a guiding light. As I counted down the years, in a world where youth is treated as an achievement -- the passing of youth as a tragedy -- the presence of Belva Plain calmed me.

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Age Blurring

Louis Licari | Posted 11.27.2011

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Louis Licari

Blurring age lines requires a combination of living a healthy lifestyle and having a positive attitude. Taking advantage of a few beauty tips doesn't hurt either.

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Aging Well: A Challenge That Can Be Met

Michael Friedman, L.M.S.W. | Posted 08.09.2011

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Michael Friedman, L.M.S.W.

It is a mistake to believe that it is normal for old people to be incapable of leading active, involved, satisfying, and personally meaningful lives.

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Life After 50: Are You Ready To Write Your Future?

Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Posted 11.17.2011

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Barbara Hannah Grufferman

This is not another one of those articles listing all the ways we can make ourselves look younger. Nor is it one that will help us confront and psychologically "deal with" the natural process of aging.

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Jack LaLanne Showed Us How To Live Long And Die Fast

Marc Middleton | Posted 11.17.2011

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Marc Middleton

Simply stated, compressed morbidity is "live long and die fast." It should be a major life goal for everyone. So how does one get it? The only thing that nearly all researchers agree upon is that vigorous exercise is the key.

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Are You Aging in Your 30s?

Tara Sophia Mohr | Posted 11.17.2011

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Tara Sophia Mohr

In my teens and twenties, health was a given. Now I'm 32. So is my husband. We're feeling it. Suddenly, I'm interested in health. I've turned my attention to wellness.

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Pushed Out of the Age Closet

Randy Susan Meyers | Posted 11.17.2011

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Randy Susan Meyers

Life is good. I am happy. If you want to know my age, that's fine. The age closet was getting pretty uncomfortable.

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A Recipe For Longevity: 33 Of The Healthiest Foods On Earth

David H. Murdock | Posted 11.17.2011

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David H. Murdock

Is it possible to live to 125 or maybe 150? It's certainly a possibility! My secret: large quantities of fruit and vegetables, plus an hour of daily exercise.

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