Author: KB
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The Psychology of Love in Aging
I read an article recently that said the best-kept secret in aging was thriving love and intimacy. I tend to agree. I met the love of my life at age 64. I had been single for 12 years and had no plans to date or meet someone. After a lifetime of unsuccessful relationships, I accepted… Read more
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What Are the Most Popular Topics for Us?
What topics do you discuss when you get together with friends and family? What are the most popular subjects? Silver Chats researched it, and we explored it in more detail. There are a few topics that will be of no surprise, and perhaps one you didn’t know was of interest to us. Read on to… Read more
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How Are Hobbies and Interests Good for Aging?
What do you do for fun? Do you have hobbies or interests? Do you have a passion for something that ignites or motivates you? Many older adults lose purpose as they age. We experience empty nests when our children leave, and many face the end of their careers. Finding hobbies or interests as we age… Read more
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Is There A Connection Between Lifestyle and Chronic Illness?
Could our ability to control, maintain, and alleviate chronic illness be as simple as a lifestyle choice? What exactly is a lifestyle? Which lifestyle is best for optimum health and wellness in aging? Silver Chats will address these questions and explore the answers. What is a lifestyle? Is it where you reside? Is it the… Read more
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How Important Is Religion And Spirituality For Aging?
I believed for a long time that religion and spirituality were the same; to have a spiritual practice, you had to have a religious affiliation. I now understand they are separate practices. Religion is a set of organized beliefs and practices, often shared with a community of like-minded individuals. Spirituality tends to be an individual… Read more
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The Reason Food Is The Key To Healthy Aging
I love eating. I love food. I love international cuisine. I show my family I love them through food. I am an emotional eater. I reward myself with food. I eat when I’m having a bad day. I eat when I celebrate. I comfort myself with food. Instead of drugs or alcohol, I anesthetize myself… Read more
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How To Use Age Makers To Live Longer
There are so many sources of information available to us nowadays. Many retirees spend hours each day scrolling the internet and looking for ways to improve their lives, stay young, and be healthy. Endless ads for products and services offer miracle cures, focus on specific areas of health and wellness, and promise a youthful appearance. … Read more
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Why Is The Art Of Doing Nothing Important?
When I retired a few years ago, I had a concept of what I wanted it to look like. I looked at my life and divided it into thirds. The first third was from birth to 25, the second was from 25 to 60, and the last was from 60 to death. I self-described the… Read more
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Why Grandparenting Is The Role Of A Lifetime
When my daughter suggested that I write a blog on being a grandparent, I thought it was a great idea. Then I thought about those individuals who don’t have grandchildren. Would it be fair only to address a segment of older adults? But then I realized the “grandparent” relationship benefits are equal for children and… Read more
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How To Live Longer By Fasting
What do you know about fasting? If you are like me, I thought it meant going without food, starving and tired, and being hangry. Yes, I said hangry. When I’m hungry, I get cranky. I’ve skipped meals accidentally or fasted for premedical testing, but never for health benefits. Many of our attitudes around food and… Read more