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Finding Integrity Over Despair in a New Stage of Life by Richard Bergstrom


(Our World   September 8, 2023)
Are you becoming bitter or better as you age?
Topics: Attitudes Change Communication Contentment, Satsifaction Coping Faith Grace Gratitute Optimal Aging Relationships Wellness Wisdom


An Ode to Being Old by Brad Stulllberg / Outside


(My World   December 4, 2021)
On the harder-to-measure benefits of age and experience…
Topics: Change Learning Optimal Aging Wellness Wisdom


'I Don't Have Time' is Not the Real Problem by Darius Doroux


(Our World   May 28, 2021)
We all have 24 hours each day, so learn how a change in perspective can help turn dreams to reality…
Topics: Attitudes Change Inspiration Learning Opportunity Optimal Aging


Juniors and Seniors by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   March 12, 2021)
Seniors today are the fastest growing age group…
Topics: Change Demographics Statistics Trends


Senior Citizens' Brains by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   November 17, 2019)
Looking at how our brain changes as we age…
Topics: Change Optimal Aging Research Trends Wellness


Being a Senior Today by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 6, 2019)
Chagning definitions and experience…
Topics: Change History Lifestyle, General Trends


'It is what it is' by Ken Potts


(My World   September 15, 2019)
The truth behind the phrase…
Topics: Change Communication Language, Meaning Metaphors, Life Lessons Relationships


The Unstoppable Age Wave Referred by Stu Johnson


(Our World   September 7, 2018)
By 2030 seniors will outnumber youth in U.S.…
Topics: Change Demographics Research Trends


Signs of Aging by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   May 6, 2018)
Thoughts on my world at 90…
Topics: Personal Stories (Biography/Autobiography) Change Memories


About Aging by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 17, 2016)
Don't underestimate the value of aging…
Topics: Change


The Metallic Years by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 24, 2016)
Feel like complaining? Take time to reminisce…
Topics: Change Memories Optimal Aging


Fading Opportunities by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   March 27, 2016)
Opportunities may fade as we age, but we need not quit dreaming…
Topics: Change Opportunity Optimal Aging


Seniors by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   March 13, 2016)
The words of Walt Whitman remind us that Old Age can be accompanied by grace, force and fascination…
Topics: Change Optimal Aging


More Thoughts on Aging by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 20, 2013)
Some decades ago, I remember…
Topics: Change Memories Wisdom

My Last Hurrah on Aging by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 20, 2013)
Hurrah is an exclamation of enthusiasm or joy…
Topics: Change

What's in a Name by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   August 28, 2011)
What do we call people who are over 60 or so?...
Topics: Change Language, Meaning

The Speed of Life by Greg Asimakoupoulos


(Rhymes & Reasons   February 20, 2011)
We're moving much too fast!…
Topics: Change

A Word about Modernity by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 7, 2010)
I remember living without TV…
Topics: Change Media Popular Culture Science & Technology Trends

Get Out of the Car by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   June 1, 2008)
If you're going to have a senior moment…make it memorable…
Topics: Change Lifestyle, General Safety

Seniors and Juniors by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 27, 2008)
Thoughts on the somewhat archaic expression, generation gap
Topics: Change Demographics

The Art of Moving by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   February 24, 2008)
The average person will move 11 times in his or her lifetime. Some of us have done better (or worse?) than that; others have stayed put for generations…
Topics: Change

Too Late Smart? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   May 20, 2007)
In short, this is a person who is able not only to change a light bulb, but knows the difference between a one-way and a three-way bulb.…
Topics: Change Humor Knowledge Memories

Admitting the Truth by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 29, 2007)
The expression admission ranges anywhere from access to affirmation. The price of admission (even with a senior discount) may be too expensive. Admitting the truth can also be too painful.…
Topics: Change Character, Integrity Communication Coping Optimal Aging

Goofing Up and Ungoofing by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 1, 2007)
If yo'uve lived fifty-five, or even seventy-seven years or more, you probably are aware how easy it is to goof up and how tough it is to ungoof (my spell-checker didn't know that word but it works).…
Topics: Change Science & Technology

Older and Wiser? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   January 7, 2007)
The older we get, the wiser we become. Right? Not necessarily.…
Topics: Change Wisdom

What, Me Not Drive? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   October 1, 2006)
For some, that awful, depressing, imposing, disgusting senior moment is when we're told not to drive any more.…
Topics: Advice, Guidance & Mentoring Change Freedom Lifestyle, General

Granny Flats by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   July 16, 2006)
Jenny was once a vibrant, intelligent and at times aggressive wife, mother and grandmother…
Topics: Change Coping Disease Health Care Housing

Acting Your Age by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 19, 2006)
Let's face it. Seniors are often indomitable.…You name it, if one of us can do it, it's worth a try.…
Topics: Change Opportunity Optimal Aging

`Are Seniors Vulnerable? by Dan Seagren


(Senior Moments   April 19, 2006)
Seniors are vulnerable even though we may argue otherwise. This is not necessarily a negative assumption.…
Topics: Change Fraud Lifestyle, General