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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.

I’m So Ashamed. A Day in the Life of a Coronavirus Slob
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I’m So Ashamed. A Day in the Life of a Coronavirus Slob

Adriane Berg | May 5, 2020

It wasn’t until coronavirus that Adriane Berg realized how poor her hygiene habits were. Now all that’s changed. True confessions.

My Uncle Julie—Every Family Has a Black Sheep. Can They Change with Age?
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My Uncle Julie—Every Family Has a Black Sheep. Can They Change with Age?

Adriane Berg | April 28, 2020

Yes, he had some major flaws, but there was something lovable about Uncle Julie, the black sheep of the family. Lessons learned.

Piggy-Back PR: How Marketers Are Capitalizing on Coronavirus
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Piggy-Back PR: How Marketers Are Capitalizing on Coronavirus

Adriane Berg | April 21, 2020

Marketers are masters at taking advantage of a good crisis. Here, some insights, into staying ahead of their game.

Curtain Down, Chin Up: How and Why You Must Save Live Theatre Right Now
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Curtain Down, Chin Up: How and Why You Must Save Live Theatre Right Now

Adriane Berg | April 14, 2020

Live theatre is the engine behind so many aspects of the arts. How to help it survive the effects of the quarantine.

The Happy Prisoner: The Ultimate Secret of Enjoying Sequestration
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The Happy Prisoner: The Ultimate Secret of Enjoying Sequestration

Adriane Berg | April 7, 2020

Learning to be alone with yourself is important for life. The quarantine has challenged many to find peace…and happiness…in their alone time

Why Are Grandma and Grandpa Wearing Masks? A Story for Very Young Children
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Why Are Grandma and Grandpa Wearing Masks? A Story for Very Young Children

Adriane Berg | March 31, 2020

It’s frightening and confusing for children when grandparents show signs of aging or illness. How to keep them calm.

I’ve Grown Accustomed to Your Mace: How to Get Out of Your Exercise Rut
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I’ve Grown Accustomed to Your Mace: How to Get Out of Your Exercise Rut

Adriane Berg | March 24, 2020

There are many fascinating ways to stay fit beyond the treadmill. Search and you’ll find an ancient mace, gorilla bells, hula hoops and more.

How Coronavirus Might Save Your Life
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How Coronavirus Might Save Your Life

Adriane Berg | March 17, 2020

A silver lining for coronavirus. It is shining a light on the self-defensive things we know we should do but perhaps have ignored…especially for the elderly.

My Ultimate Secret to Beautiful Skin
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My Ultimate Secret to Beautiful Skin

Adriane Berg | March 10, 2020

The Bulgarian secret to beautiful, smooth skin… straight from a rug dealer in Moracco. My international story of beauty discovery.

What’s On Your Second Bucket List?
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What’s On Your Second Bucket List?

Adriane Berg | February 25, 2020

Go beyond the “insta-moments” when you travel with these ideas for pursuing hobbies abroad, meeting like-minded people and connecting with local culture.

OK Boomer: Have the Age Wars Begun?
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OK Boomer: Have the Age Wars Begun?

Adriane Berg | February 11, 2020

“OK Boomer” is more than the newest phrase. It is a battle cry of generation and age warfare. But boomers can stop it. We’ve seen it before.

Food for Skippy: Doggie Bags Boomer Style
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Food for Skippy: Doggie Bags Boomer Style

Adriane Berg | January 28, 2020

In today's "PC world," even a simple doggie bag has taken on new meaning.

Dental Tourism: The Good, the Bad and the Molar
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Dental Tourism: The Good, the Bad and the Molar

Adriane Berg | January 14, 2020

Don’t risk bankruptcy due to health-care costs. Consider medical and dental tourism. Great care can be had for a fraction of the cost.

The Language of Longevity: Why Age Words Matter
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The Language of Longevity: Why Age Words Matter

Adriane Berg | December 31, 2019

How you describe yourself—and how you perceive yourself— determine how you feel and behave at any age. Forget infirmity…focus on vitality.

Start Now to Be Who You Want to Be
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Start Now to Be Who You Want to Be

Adriane Berg | December 17, 2019

The new world of longevity starts with one decision—who do you want to be in the later stages of life?

The Downsizing Chronicles: The Agony and the Ecstasy
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The Downsizing Chronicles: The Agony and the Ecstasy

Adriane Berg | December 3, 2019

Downsizing guru Marie Kondo has got it wrong. For folks of a certain age, the "joy-ploy" doesn't always work.

Will Scientific Breakthroughs Make Living Past 100 a Given?
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Will Scientific Breakthroughs Make Living Past 100 a Given?

Adriane Berg | November 19, 2019

New world of life science research is ending aging as we understand it today. New “BioAge” test and more.

Coming of Age…Again Will Co-Housing Help Retirees Retain Community?
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Coming of Age…Again Will Co-Housing Help Retirees Retain Community?

Adriane Berg | November 5, 2019

Communes are back for baby boomers, providing community plus support for aging individuals. Like the old days, the residents set the rules.

Why Won’t Mama Listen to Me?
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Why Won’t Mama Listen to Me?

Adriane Berg | October 15, 2019

How do you get aging parents to move to a safer home? With love, strength and a deep understanding for what they are going through.

My Birthday Blog—I’m Crying Because I’m Confused
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My Birthday Blog—I’m Crying Because I’m Confused

Adriane Berg | October 1, 2019

At 71, Adriane Berg’s birthday celebration was a living example of age confusion in an era where elders’s place in society is changing.