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Marianne Williamson – What’s Age Got to do with it?

Lee — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:04:20 +0000

I have found great inspiration over the years from Marianne Williamson. In her essay “What’s Age Got to do with it?” she talks about embracing the changes you go through as you age instead of resisting them. A very important factor for a successful retirement is your perception of age.

Richard P. Johnson, Ph.D. defines Perception of Age as: “The degree to which you see your own maturation process as a time of emotional and psychological vitality and vibrancy full of potential for dynamic and ongoing personal growth.”

How old would you be if you did not know how old you were?

Fit Brains

Lee — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:18:10 +0000

I have added a link to the Fit Brains site in My Favorites. Fit Brains has a wide variety of Brain Games and Tools that let you exercise your brain in a fun way while keeping track of your progress! The Brain Lifestyle Quiz it is designed to help you learn more about your own brain health. Take the quiz now!

Are You Aging Gracefully?

Lee — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:20:44 +0000

Beliefnet has an interesting quiz: Are you Aging Gracefully?

Take a few minutes and see how you are doing. Do you think it is important to age with grace or are you going to go kicking and screaming all the way?

Dr. Andrew Weil has identifed 8 steps to help you age gracefully. Read more here .

Brain Games

Lee — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:34:04 +0000

Want to have some fun and keep your brain sharp? Check out these brain games from Myfitbrain

Enjoy!

Healthy Aging

Lee — Tue, 26 May 2009 03:58:28 +0000

Many of us fear memory loss as we grow older. We want to stay sharp and be able to think as clearly as we did when we were younger. A recent article in the New York Times discusses research being done on the very old, those who are over 90, that are still very sharp.

Brain Power

At the Bridge Table, Clues to a Lucid Old Age

By BENEDICT CAREY

Published: May 22, 2009

A study of people 90 and over without a trace of dementia has begun to alter understandings of the aging brain.

Click on this link to read the full article, ” Brain Power”.

And then ask yourself what are you doing to keep your brain in shape? Please share with us what brain games you are playing by leaving a comment. We would love to hear from you!