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Aging with grace and beauty. Embrace age with aging advice, tips, and tricks.

What Aging Really Is
**This is an opinion piece. I use very direct language in this post and want to first make it very clear that this is my own take on aging. I’ve given the idea an immense amount of thought and believe that I have summarized the phenomena in my own words. But please understand that these are my own words, and nothing more. I hope you enjoy!**
By Jake West4 years ago in Longevity
How to Prepare for an Outing With a Loved One With Advanced Dementia
Everyone should be prepared for the possibility of a loved one who has advanced dementia. The Alzheimer's Association estimates that 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia in 2021, which is estimated to rise to 12.7 million by 2050. This means that it is increasingly important to be aware of the risks of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia so that we can all handle any situations that may arise.
By Kia Sheron4 years ago in Longevity
The Clock is Ticking
My parents are old. And not just in the way all kids think their parents are old; I myself am old. My parents are practically olde with an Olde English "E."
By Vivian R McInerny4 years ago in Longevity
The Best Natural Teas for Weight Loss
Slimming tea - helps to purify the body, eliminating accumulated toxins and excess water. Slimming teas can also be consumed after hearty meals.
By Maria Ostasevici 4 years ago in Longevity
6 Scams to Protect Your Elderly Loved Ones From
Did you know your elderly loved ones could be at risk of being the victim of a scam at anytime? Based on the warnings the FBI issues to care givers and medical professionals, this possibility is more real than you think.
By Justiss Goode4 years ago in Longevity
Centenarians Reveal Secrets to Living Past the Age of 100
One of my most favorite poems ever written about life, is a poem called: Mother to Son and it was written by the dynamic poet, Mr. Langston Hughes.
By Justiss Goode4 years ago in Longevity
What’s the Worst Thing that Happens When You Get Old?
Do you remember when you were a teenager, and you could wake at the crack of noon and still not need to pee until Judge Rinder came on?
By Malky McEwan4 years ago in Longevity
Tips for Staying Active in Retirement
While “keeping active” might not be on your retirement bucket list, there’s still good reason to make exercise a priority when you’re over 60.
By Taylor Machuca-Koniw4 years ago in Longevity
5 Everyday Habits That Accelerate Aging.
Aging is the most feared transition that we must all confront at some time in our life. That is why, to seem younger, people resort to costly skincare and cosmetic products. The average American woman, for example, spends around $313 per month on looks alone, while males spend about $244 over the same period.
By Naveen Kumar4 years ago in Longevity
The Happiness Project
Allowing positive thoughts, allows more positive thoughts to occur. Happiness is not a destination, it is a way of being, and your thoughts, create your actions, which create your personality, which create your character. It is time to make happiness one important character trait that you do not negate for anything or anyone. SO what makes you happy? What are you grateful for?
By Chloe Noelle King4 years ago in Longevity
An Elder...or just...getting older?
In his book, Saturn Returns:Thinking Astrologically, author Tom Jacobs poses a very interesting idea, to be sure. It is not that he outright asks the question (because it really was not asked but was more of a statement) but that the question has been in my head since I read the passage - Do I want to Become Elder, or, am I just going to follow everyone else and just get older?
By Roxanne Cottell4 years ago in Longevity
Aging as Disease
It started with a simple request from my 74 year old mom to “help her understand this stuff.” That is not meant as any sort of knock on her at all. She is an extremely intelligent woman. However she has no training in science or math or statistics and frankly not much interest in them either.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Longevity