Raring To Go: Travel Planning As An Older Adult
October 23, 2019
Since time immemorial, the desire to travel and see the world has been an essential human character trait. As Seneca said, “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” That’s especially true as you get older and your schedule slows down yet your mind is in search…
Take A Hike: What Every Senior Hiker Should Know
August 16, 2018
As the end of the summer approaches, some of us may be planning fall hiking trips, especially if we want a first-hand look at the fall leaves and autumn colors. Whether you’re a novice at hiking or have walked the trails for decades, it’s always useful to get advice from older,…
How Old Do You Feel ? The Benefits Of Feeling Younger Than You Are
July 12, 2018
You know the saying:”You’re only as old as you feel.” It turns out there’s some scientific truth in that! While we all age, it’s also true that we all experience aging in different ways, something that’s called “subjective” aging. Researchers in Korea wanted to determine whether there was any association between our…
Blazing A Trail: Hiking The Appalachian At Age 82
June 29, 2017
We all know that regular, sustained exercise is essential for healthy aging. But some of us take that advice to its extreme: For example, consider Dale Sanders. At age 82, he is currently on a 2190 mile journey to be the oldest person to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Given that…