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For many of us, aging means taking more medications than when we were younger. In fact, 90 percent of older adults take at least one drug per week and more than 40 percent take at least five different drugs per week. And we are unfortunately more than twice as susceptible to side effects from drugs compared to younger people. Why does this happen?
We spent our first twenty years growing up.
Most of it we don’t even recall and much of what we experienced was not in our control. We spent the next twenty years traveling at light speed – marriage, kids, divorce, careers, pets, homes, disease – through more major life experiences than we could count.
Now, we are perched at the start of chapter two. Perhaps we won’t get another fifty years, but however many we do get, we’re determined to make the best of . ..read more

An unfortunate side effect of aging is we lose people we love. There’s no getting around it. I’ve noticed some people seem to know just the right thing to say to provide comfort to others who are hurting. Usually those are the people who experienced loss themselves at some point in the past. Others find the situation awkward and uncomfortable - this skill just doesn’t come naturally to most of us. Here's some advice based on what I've learned over the past few years.


Who doesn't remember BLAZING SADDLES? Burton Gilliam, b est known for his role as Lyle in the Mel Brook’s bold comedy, is redefining old age. He carries his 80 years lightly, is full of positive energy and keeps busier than many people half his age. He still entertains audiences frequently, and to their delight often gets them to sing “Camptown Races” along with him. ....read more
Is a satisfying and enjoyable sex life at age 50 plus impossible? Absolutely not. Studies conducted over the last two decades clearly show older adults have sex well in their golden years. Many of us are physically healthy and active, including sexually. People don’t lose their passion, and wanting to have physical contact with another human being doesn’t change with age.

Grandparents are an eager to spend demographic. Think about it – most grandparents light up when you ask about their grandchildren. My friends share stories and pictures readily and often, and are willing to spend abundantly on the grandbabies even when they really cannot afford to do so. If you are not marketing to this population you are missing out on some lucrative business. ...read more