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In a recent physical, my doctor spotted some early signs of cataracts which reminds me that I should schedule an eye exam. I’m not experiencing any symptoms at all, so, like most of us, my attitude has been that if it doesn’t seem broken, don’t fix it. But the fact is that I haven’t had my eyes looked at for at least three years. Continue Reading »

I hope this doesn’t sound silly, but, let’s face it, the primary cause of aging is aging itself. Of course, there are measures that can be taken to stave off the effects of aging. If you’re a smoker, c’mon now, you must understand that few behaviors contribute more to the appearance of aging and deterioration of the body than smoking. It’s not my place to preach, but quitting will be the best thing you can do to maintain healthy living as the aging process inevitably does it’s work.

While there are medications that can aid in stopping smoking, some advocate natural methods, and the article that follows has interesting some suggestions. Read on for more enlightenment. Continue Reading »

I have long been an advocate of a working retirement. One of the best productive retirement activities, for those who are inclined to want to continue earning, is website development. I do this myself, and find it highly stimulating and challenging. Lately, I’ve been taking on some clients for whom I’m constructing websites. Here’s an example of one I just completed for a gentleman and his wife who are also of a certain age: Master Deck Builder.

As other examples, I recently launched a website offering Mountain Bikes for Sale, another analyzing various aspects of Road Bikes and a new site offering Major Tire Brands for Sale. Also, I’ve recently launched som home improvement sites about Paint Sprayers and another one all about chainsaws. Ordinarily, I don’t toot my horn about my stuff on this website, but I thought I should at least mention that for those of us moving well along in the aging process, developing websites, either for pleasure, or for profit is an excellent way to keep the old gray matter engaged and sharp. We know that’s a large part of the formula for maintaining a healthy outlook as we become more chronologically advantaged.

Listening, today, to CNN, it’s been reported that the fastest growing component of the workforce is folks over 75. This is an outgrowth of inadequacy in Social Security benefits and shrinking pension payouts.

I find the concept of “Golden Years” difficult to grasp. There’s dignity in work - any work. How often have we heard about men, accustomed to vital activity in the workplace, dying not long after retiring?

I think there’s far too much cultural fixation on a final goal of retirement. We’re seeing, already, how elusive that so called happy state can be in the midst of the current economic crisis. Rather than setting retirement the holy grail of career closure, we’d be better off thinking in terms of creating choices.

Hooray for the over 75 crowd reentering or staying in the workaday world. I can think of nothing healthier or more life sustaining.