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.

Are You a Tweenager?
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Are You a Tweenager?

Adriane Berg | July 2, 2019

Being a “tween” isn’t just for adolescents. Older folks are finding themselves tweening as they look to semiretirement and beyond.

Are You Financially SECURE? What the New Retirement Legislation Could Mean to You
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Are You Financially SECURE? What the New Retirement Legislation Could Mean to You

Adriane Berg | June 18, 2019

401(k) options are getting better. New proposals in the House and Senate are a potential boon for baby boomers and their post-retirement income.

Writing Your Résumé: Job Hunting at 40 and Beyond
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Writing Your Résumé: Job Hunting at 40 and Beyond

Adriane Berg | June 4, 2019

How older workers can present themselves in the best light on their job search. Résumé-writing secrets and more.

Cannabis: It’s Not Your Grandmother’s Weed Anymore
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Cannabis: It’s Not Your Grandmother’s Weed Anymore

Adriane Berg | May 21, 2019

“Smoking weed” has moved from the dark corners of artists’ hang-outs to bright shopping centers. It’s kind of a shame.

Is It Too Late to Abolish the Senior Discount?
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Is It Too Late to Abolish the Senior Discount?

Adriane Berg | May 7, 2019

Adriane Berg says that senior discounts are a form of ageism—segregating oldsters based purely on age. And it’s not right.

FINDING THE RIGHT WORDS: Why It Took 10 Years to Buy a Memorial Bench for My Mother…and What I Learned Along the Way
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FINDING THE RIGHT WORDS: Why It Took 10 Years to Buy a Memorial Bench for My Mother…and What I Learned Along the Way

Adriane Berg | April 16, 2019

After they die, how do you find the right words to memorialize them? Adriane Berg shares her journey.

Look Younger in Under an Hour for Less Than $100
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Look Younger in Under an Hour for Less Than $100

Adriane Berg | April 2, 2019

Adrian Berg’s 12 favorite ways to look as young on the outside as you feel on the inside.

Why Netflix The Last Laugh is Mandatory Viewing
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Why Netflix The Last Laugh is Mandatory Viewing

Adriane Berg | March 19, 2019

Finding the right community for retirement gives individuals the “last laugh” in their next chapter of life. You have the freedom to choose.

What Will You Name Your Robot?
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What Will You Name Your Robot?

Adriane Berg | March 5, 2019

One day, will we all be cared for by personal robots when family can’t do it? Maybe. Lots of amazing options already in use and more on the horizon.

Listen Up: Fix Your Hearing Now, PART 2
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Listen Up: Fix Your Hearing Now, PART 2

Adriane Berg | February 19, 2019

It’s not just a little hearing loss. It’s what that hearing loss does to your brain and your longevity.

The Ageless Traveler: How to Never Stop Traveling
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The Ageless Traveler: How to Never Stop Traveling

Adriane Berg | February 5, 2019

Don’t let anyone say you can’t travel because of your age. Here are great travel tips from an Ageless Traveler who’s been to 83 countries and counting…

Listen Up: Fix Your Hearing Now!
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Listen Up: Fix Your Hearing Now!

Adriane Berg | January 15, 2019

The time to pretend that you don’t have hearing loss is over—because when you take steps to be able to really hear again, everyone wins.

The Grandparent Chronicles Part 3: Is Your Grandchild Digitized?
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The Grandparent Chronicles Part 3: Is Your Grandchild Digitized?

Adriane Berg | January 1, 2019

Today’s young children will be so completely digitized that they will make even millennials look old fashioned. Can we do anything about this? Should we?

Confessions of a Theater Addict
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Confessions of a Theater Addict

Adriane Berg | December 18, 2018

Here’s why I absolutely, positively must attend live theater, and lots of it. And why you might consider indulging in this happy addiction, too.

The Best No-Fail Bread Recipe for the Holidays
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The Best No-Fail Bread Recipe for the Holidays

Adriane Berg | December 4, 2018

Is there really such a thing as a no-fail bread recipe? Sure—depending on your definition of fail. Here’s Adriane Berg’s sweet recipe for the holidays.