Personal Improvement

My goal: to qualify for, and run, the 2023 Boston Marathon at age 70. Explaining “the why” of it all is pretty simple, actually. To quote Bob Hayes, “By the time I finish the race, I’ll be really glad that I did it.” Will you be glad about the race you’ve run — the life you lived? Guarantee it by committing to doing the hard things — starting right now! ...

It seems like word games have grown in popularity over the years. They’re a fun and easy way to stay entertained and mentally sharp. Northeast Ohio Boomer magazine runs a brain game in each issue. Our resident expert on maintaining a healthy aging brain through games is Kathleen Kilpatrick, who creates and shares them with our readers. She includes helpful tips and other simple activities that improve brain function and memory. ...

In your quest for better fitness, you must protect your foundation... your feet! Don't ignore foot discomfort; your feet are trying to tell you something. Take your complaints to a podiatrist and get professionally fitted for the appropriate athletic shoes to ensure happier feet as part of your overall health. ...

Aging well looks different for every individual. Regardless, the research, studies and data all consistently state the one main step we can all do to improve our aging journey: keep moving! Sounds too simple and unimpressive, as we've all heard exercise is important, but it actually IS truly a game changer. The good news is, it's never too late to begin, and the data supports it. ...

I have a friend whose husband began pitching boxes of stuff from their adult son's closet AS HE WAS BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY to move to Florida. Maybe that's an extreme (and enthusiastic) response to becoming an empty nester, but you've got to give the guy credit: he wasn't wasting any time reclaiming their space. Maybe that's an extreme (and enthusiastic) response to becoming an empty nester, but you've got to give the guy credit: he wasn't wasting any time reclaiming their space. ...

Aging has the potential of bringing on isolation and cynicism. We can too easily find ourselves glued to the television, joining the news station chorus on bemoaning the state of world affairs, because of what that other group is doing that is not right, by our own group’s definition. I don’t do Us and Them-ism anymore. I personally choose connection and understanding over cynicism and isolation.  ...

A psychologist shares her thoughts on cleaning and organizing. They can actually help manage stress. Out of sight, out of mind. And that's a good thing when it comes to clutter. ...

Maintaining fitness as we age isn't all about appearances. We need to take a more holistic approach to the muscles we exercise, paying attention to the muscle groups that help us to perform the activities of daily living (ADL), such as walking, climbing stairs, carrying groceries, bending down to pick up something we have dropped on the floor, etc... not just the ones that get us noticed when we wear tight clothes! ...