I interviewed Becky Blue, who retired from nursing at 57. She began traveling the world at age 65, became an entrepreneur at 60, and is the author of “Turning: The Magic and Mystery of More Days.” She and her husband co-own the Jessup Cellars Winery in the Napa Valley city of Yountville, California Watch our video interview on YouTube, here. Here are highlights from … [Read more...]
How to Stop People from Thinking of You as an Old Lady
I want to break the stereotype of how people perceive women of a certain age as old ladies. There is still plenty of advertising with images of little hunched-up old grannies. Here’s what’s funny. I’m a voice actor and can’t play an old lady because my voice still sounds like a kid. As a blogger and YouTuber, brands constantly ask me to promote commode chairs, toilet … [Read more...]
Interview with Jane Seskin: Life After 65 in Short Funny Poems
I interviewed a fascinating woman named Jane Seskin who wrote a book of short and humorous poems about aging called “Older, Wiser, Shorter: The Truth and Humor of Life Over 65” Watch our interview on YouTube Jane is a licensed clinical social worker and has written 13 books, non-fiction articles, and poetry online. Many have been published in Cosmopolitan, Woman’s … [Read more...]
The Key Elements to Longevity and Well-Being | Interview with Gowri Reddy Rocco M.D.
I interviewed Gowri Reddy Rocco M.D., a double-board certified physician and wellness and longevity expert. She is the author of the book Growing Younger: Restore Your Hormones, Energy and Sex Drive. Dr. Rocco specializes in functional/regenerative medicine. She incorporates lifestyle modification rather than just taking prescriptions for her patients so they will feel … [Read more...]
Adjustments to Make to Your Dining Room to Help You Age in Place
In the United States, 77% of adults aged 50 and above prefer to age in place. Aging in place is characterized by staying in your own home as you get older, maintaining independence while enjoying a well-deserved retirement. Staying in a familiar environment can help an older person remain socially connected to friends and family, thus fueling a stronger sense of identity. After … [Read more...]