Vitamin and mineral supplements are a huge business. The global market for dietary supplements is worth over $130 billion. But with all the vitamins out there, how do you choose? In particular, how do you know what vitamins to take after age 50?
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Successful aging and dementia: can you have both?
Successful aging and dementia. Topics that don’t typically go together, but topics that lots of us are talking about. While the term “anti-aging” may be out of favor these days, the concept of “successful aging” connotes health and youthful vitality. Dementia, on the other hand, connotes loss: short-term memory loss, diminished autonomy, and eventually the loss of what makes you you.
I’ve been wondering lately about what successful aging really means. Does having dementia disqualify you from successful aging? Or can you still age successfully, even if a disease like Alzheimer’s erodes your brain cells? This post summarizes my research and offers a personal reflection on successful aging and dementia. [Read more…] about Successful aging and dementia: can you have both?
The Longevity Economy: writing a new narrative for old age
“A ticking time bomb.” “The silver tsunami.” People know by now that the world’s population is aging. And most media convey this information as a warning of impending doom. While marketers and economists talk about the “longevity economy” and its potential profits, most companies have been slow to catch on. The Longevity Economy* explains trends driving this market and helps readers shift their thinking.
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Techie Turtle’s take on iOS 12 and 12.1
Apple’s latest mobile operating system, iOS 12, was running on 60% of eligible devices as measured by Apple on 10/29/18. If you’re one of the 60% of users who’s upgraded, congratulations! This post will tell you how to get more out of iOS 12. If you still need to upgrade your mobile operating system (or if you don’t know whether you’ve upgraded or not), Techie Turtle has you covered there as well.
Read on for details and a list of Techie Turtle’s favorite iOS 12 and 12.1 features. [Read more…] about Techie Turtle’s take on iOS 12 and 12.1
Live your best life with a disability
I want to talk about something most of us don’t spend much time thinking about. Which is, how can you live your best life if you have a disability that prevents you from doing things that most of us take for granted? This post will share some of my learnings about how to live your best life with a disability. [Read more…] about Live your best life with a disability
Alexa can help you age in place
Amazon’s Echo smart speaker, which people usually call by its voice’s name, Alexa, helps you accomplish more things with less effort. Stuff you did previously by searching the internet, making a phone call, or walking around your house. Now with Alexa, you do them by using your voice. [Read more…] about Alexa can help you age in place