Lack of purpose leads to cognitive decline in older adults, study finds
The findings appear to suggest people who don’t pursue purpose later in life will start to experience cognitive impairment. Once those symptoms begin, then mental decline accelerates.
Exercise-induced hormone irisin may reduce effects of Alzheimer’s disease
More exercise has been proven to influence the hormones, enzymes and proteins which work to combat the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
Should you find a job or start a business?
Whether you work for yourself or are employed by a company, either situation should give you joy, purpose and a sense of fulfillment.
In Episode 030, Jen Hardy describes how people can feel fabulous over 50
Jen realized after she turned 50 that her whole life had been devoted to serving other people. In doing so, she had neglected the things she loved to do herself.
61-year-old grandmother loves to rock on with her electric guitar
Paula Jo Taylor may be 61, but she has the heart of a 16-year-old. It’s obvious she invested countless hours into mastering her guitar-playing skills.
British woman celebrates her 90th birthday by skydiving with grandkids
A resident of London, Hilary Oxley received a very memorable twice-in-a-lifetime gift from her granddaughters. She completed her first skydive a decade earlier.
86-year-old finds love, connection as a Walmart greeter after husband dies
“Working is a beautiful thing, it’s beautiful therapy, and I need the money,” said Mary Ruth Robinson.
Many seasoned citizens are seeking a ‘second act’ in their later years
It’s sad that so many people see retirement as the final act of a long career when, in reality, the closing curtain simply signals an intermission before the climactic second act begins.
In Episode 029, Mike and Betty Gill describe the joy of mentoring others
Today I am interviewing a man and woman from Louisiana who had it all – well-paying jobs and a magnificent house on a private 110-acre lake. But, they gave it all up to enjoy a life of adventure and helping others.
Tony Slabaugh teaches people the basics of being neighborly
“Whether you’re 50, or whatever age you are, don’t sit at home and just watch TV. Don’t get lost in nothingness or busyness. Go out and serve in some way,” Tony explained.