Aging for Beginners

Aging begins at 30 and ends…well, a lot of that depends on you. Aging for Beginners with Adriane Berg is your guide through the exciting realm of successful, happy aging…from finances to travel to relationships, work and retirement lifestyle. Adriane sees exactly how to make life better and helps you do just that at any and every age.

Lifelong Learning and Earning at 50+
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Lifelong Learning and Earning at 50+

Adriane Berg | September 22, 2020

Learning after retirement is a fulfilling activity, remarkably like golf or other sports. But for those who want to continue to learn—either for work or for pleasure—there can be an economic divide.

Active Leisure: A Worthwhile Retirement Goal
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Active Leisure: A Worthwhile Retirement Goal

Sarah Hiner | September 15, 2020

Age gives us the right to be happy by doing less work. Or, to be more accurate, by doing more play.

Escape Artist: How to Safely Evacuate Your Home During Fire, Storm or Natural Disaster
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Escape Artist: How to Safely Evacuate Your Home During Fire, Storm or Natural Disaster

Adriane Berg | September 8, 2020

With so many natural disasters in the news lately, we are reminded of the need to plan, prepare and implement emergency safety.

Five Things that Are Surprisingly Better After 70
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Five Things that Are Surprisingly Better After 70

Adriane Berg | September 1, 2020

Don’t sweat the calendar. Take care of yourself, your pocketbook and, above all, your hat rack. Make sure you get to 70…it’s mostly in your control.

How to Accomplish Anything You Want
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How to Accomplish Anything You Want

Adriane Berg | August 25, 2020

Advice on productivity is wrongfully focused on the “what” and the “how.” The secret of productivity is to focus on the “why.”

Careful Travel: Will Accessible Tourism Set the Post COVID-19 Standard?
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Careful Travel: Will Accessible Tourism Set the Post COVID-19 Standard?

Adriane Berg | August 18, 2020

A special breed of passengers will lead the way in the post-COVID world of travel—travelers dealing with disabilities have always had to be careful travelers.

Age Does Not Bring Wisdom…and If It Does, Who Cares?
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Age Does Not Bring Wisdom…and If It Does, Who Cares?

Adriane Berg | August 11, 2020

Does age really bring wisdom? Is wisdom a real thing? Aging for Beginners blogger Adriane Berg asks these and other philosophical questions.

Don’t Ditch Your Toxic Friends…They Might Change
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Don’t Ditch Your Toxic Friends…They Might Change

Adriane Berg | August 4, 2020

Is it time to get rid of your toxic friends? How to identify them…and then decide what to do about them

10 (Mostly Free) Splurges That You Deserve After 50
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10 (Mostly Free) Splurges That You Deserve After 50

Adriane Berg | July 28, 2020

The top 10 (mostly free!) indulgences that you should splurge on—because you deserve them!

I Know My Feet Are There—I Just Can’t See Them: My Flat-Belly Quest
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I Know My Feet Are There—I Just Can’t See Them: My Flat-Belly Quest

Adriane Berg | July 21, 2020

The battle of the belly fat. How to reduce your risks…and your waist.

Stand Up: An Easy Way to Live Longer and Be More Fit in a Sedentary World
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Stand Up: An Easy Way to Live Longer and Be More Fit in a Sedentary World

Adriane Berg | July 14, 2020

Sitting too much can kill even dedicated exercisers. Our bodies need to move…regularly. It’s easy—but do you do it?

Longevity and Medicare: Not Perfect Together
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Longevity and Medicare: Not Perfect Together

Adriane Berg | July 7, 2020

Medicare costs could be significantly reduced if they would shift focus and invest in prevention rather than treating illness.

Was It Jerry? Why Animals Help Us Age Better
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Was It Jerry? Why Animals Help Us Age Better

Adriane Berg | June 30, 2020

Our love of animals can be a life-extending lifeline for many, as pets provide not just companionship but also purpose.

ZZZ Warning—This Article Could Put You to Sleep (That’s a Good Thing!)
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ZZZ Warning—This Article Could Put You to Sleep (That’s a Good Thing!)

Adriane Berg | June 23, 2020

Monitor your sleep as carefully as you watch your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. If you struggle, here are suggestions from my universe of experts.

Fasting Is Trending. Is It Right for You?
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Fasting Is Trending. Is It Right for You?

Adriane Berg | June 16, 2020

The science and health benefits of intermittent fasting is rising on the radar of a growing number of geroscientists. Is it the new fountain of youth?