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...
A Reflection on Ageism
I am seriously thinking about lying about my age. Of course it’s impossible. The internet has my age engraved in perpetuity. I...
