Dori Gillam Doesn’t Know How to Act Her Age
All could benefit from adopting a little of this Seattle native’s playful approach to life and aging. Two weeks after...
How Good Do You Feel About Getting Older?
Living our fullest third act means replacing age shame with age pride. Here’s a thought exercise: Complete the following...
Blinded by the White
“Until we are all free, none of us are free.” —Emma Lazarus, 19th-century Jewish activist, poet, and author I have...
50 Ways to Thrive in Your Third Act
As you get older, of course you want to thrive. But how? By wisely, pragmatically, holistically, and happily taking care...
Forging A Hip New Showcase for Artists Over 50
Tucked into a corner of Seattle’s trendy Georgetown neighborhood is a special haven for artists and art-lovers: Fogue Studios...
Old School – New website takes ageism to task
“How old are you?” “Why do you ask?” “You seem so young. I can’t imagine why someone your age cares about...
Let’s Find the Political Will to End Alzheimer’s
We could make dementia a rare condition—if we had the political will to do so. I base this bold assertion on a well-founded...
AgeUp Turns Outrage to Action
The rebellion began with a moment of small outrage. Bob and his wife were having dinner at their retirement community as...
A City for Everyone
Sally Bagshaw hops on her preferred around-town vehicle—her e-bike—and deftly negotiates the traffic and construction-limited...
Another Look at “Successful Aging”
Isn’t it time we finally retire the phrase “successful aging”? Three years ago, I wrote a piece for Dr. Bill Thomas’s...
