Positive Aging Role Models are Easy to Find
One of my goals for Boomer Best U is to promote positive aging. What better way to do this than to find examples of people who are living their best…
Communicating Age Stereotyping through Elderspeak
What is Elderspeak? Elderspeak is a form of ageism or stereotyping based on age. It is a particular way some younger adults speak to older adults. For example, someone…
We Must Manage Stroke Risks as We Age
One evening after my husband had turned 65, he noticed some numbness and tingling on the right side of his body. At first, he thought he’d sat in his chair…
Generational Differences and Mutual Respect
I hadn’t noticed that a huge generational shift had taken place until I was in my early 50s and interviewing for a new job. Because of the background I could…
Movement Matters as We Age
Twyla Tharp is seventy-eight years old. In her book, Keep it Moving, she says “the older we get, the more we should commit to physical activity.” Staying active, she explains…
Purpose: A Key to a Long and Satisfying Life
Various studies have suggested that having a sense of purpose is important for healthy living, longevity, and life satisfaction. Having a sense of purpose is also an important component of…
Technological Change Requires Constant Adaptation
Just a couple of decades ago, it wasn’t hard to find a phone booth whenever needed. Most young people today have never seen a phone booth. Like it or not,…
Reflecting on Post-Holiday Fatigue
It’s the day after Christmas. It’s been a little over a year since I ‘retired’ from teaching and started my new life.What I am realizing though is that I no…
The Environment is Our Legacy
When many of us who are 50+ were growing up, we weren’t informed about the human impact on our environment or our climate. We have now moved into a new…
Taking Time to Reevaluate Holiday Traditions
I write a monthly article for a 50+ women’s online magazine called Honey Good. This month, I wrote an article about rethinking holiday traditions. I realized I had kept doing…