Of course, things change as you age.  However, when you only view aging as impairment and decline, it damages your sense of self, diminishes your opportunities, and prevents you from...

During a recent interview with Sonya Bloom, she shared one of the reasons she decided to facilitate discussions to reduce ageism. “My brains didn’t leave with my hair color,” stated...

A few years ago, while waiting for a doctor’s appointment, I saw an ad in a Reader’s Digest publication for “the new pill that can end aging because it is...

When we see someone using a cane or walker, the stigma associated is often “old, slow, and feeble minded.”  When we hear someone is living with dementia, we automatically focus...

Covid-19 brought an urgency and increased focus to the problem of social isolation. So it was no surprise to Embracing Aging that connectivity was a common theme from our January...

There is power in hearing someone’s story.  Stories help connect people because they provide a glimpse into one’s life.  They offer perspective, build understanding, and can help change hearts. Conversations...

Wonderful gifts come in all shapes and sizes.  Sometimes they are actual products, other times not.  I find gifts related to experiences, memories, and inspiration the best ones to give...

“Life is not static.  It is always in motion, swirling, changing, evolving, dancing, flowing.” These are the words Joel Conway says about aging.  He shared this, along with other inspirational...

Wabi-sabi is the Japanese concept that encourages people to accept the beauty of flaws and rawness in natural things.  Instead of striving for perfection, this belief embraces letting things grow...

I’ve always found it rather ironic that saying the simple two letter word “NO” can be one of the hardest things to do.   It can surface feelings of guilt, the...