Longevity

Dec 08 2015

A RISING TIDE LIFTS ALL BOATS

By HumbleSky Longevity 2 Comments

The population of concern for “aging” is everyone. Healthy, purposeful longevity has universal appeal, because everyone has a personal interest. Everyone wants to grow old rather than die young; even those individuals who embrace “anti-aging” products and schemes. Why, then,…

Nov 10 2015

Love132

AGEISM REFORM: WORDS TO THE WISE

By HumbleSky Longevity 5 Comments

We need to take a different approach to ageism reform. It’s time to “talk the walk.” As counterintuitive as this may sound, consider how the approach improved the plight of gays in America. The remarkable progress made in gay pride…

Nov 03 2015

Love111

EXPECTED DIFFERENT, GOT MORE OF THE SAME

By HumbleSky Longevity, Random/Rants One Comment

Disillusion was the takeaway after attended yet another conference on aging. I expected a different outcome but got more of the same, again. Yipes, isn’t that the definition of insanity. For my own sanity, I thought I’d share my cynical…

Oct 13 2015

Love112

ENVIRONMENTALISTS NEED TO GROW UP

By HumbleSky Longevity One Comment

Older adults should become leaders of the environmental movement. Imagine the incongruity. The population with the least amount of remaining time on the planet would be those who care the most about humankind’s survival for generations to come. In this…

Oct 06 2015

Love108

POPE REMINDS US THAT OLDER ADULTS ARE A ‘STOREHOUSE OF WISDOM’

By HumbleSky Culture, Longevity 2 Comments

It’s safe to say Pope Francis never aspired to be the subject of an essay on the Humble Sky blog. Then again, I never expected the Pope to speak my language. In pontificating about treatment of the elderly to a…

Sep 29 2015

Love93

BERRA AND JETER FORGED CROSS-GENERATIONAL FRIENDSHIP

By HumbleSky Culture, Longevity One Comment

Sometimes baseball players forget the players that have come before them. Even though the greats are recognized by the Hall of Fame, welcomed back with their “Day” at the ballpark and recognized before all-star games and at old-timers days (how’s…

Sep 08 2015

Love119

Just Don’t Put a Pillow Over My Head

By HumbleSky Longevity 3 Comments

LONGEVITY RULES! (#3 in a series of fictional essays based in reality) You’re about to say something, but remind yourself, “If you don’t care don’t say so.” After all, they’re just a couple of clueless, immature kids. But there they…

Aug 25 2015

Love100

My Very Good Friends, Satchmo and Satchel

By HumbleSky Longevity 2 Comments

LONGEVITY RULES! (#2 in a series of fictional essays based in reality) INTERVIEWER: Hello Mr. Glover and happy 100th birthday! As we discussed, I’m here to interview you for our resident newsletter at Gramercy Manor. So, if you’re ready, let’s…

Aug 11 2015

Love114

On the Down Gigolo

By HumbleSky Longevity 5 Comments

LONGEVITY RULES! (#1 in a series of fictional essays based in reality) “Welcome to Rochester Assisted Living.” Yes indeed, with open arms. I think I’ve died and gone to heaven. Who would’ve thought after reluctantly making the move here I’ve…

Jul 28 2015

Love122

REPURPOSE AN ECONOMIC BOON

By HumbleSky Culture, Longevity 3 Comments

The problem with older adults is not that their percentage of the population is increasing rapidly. The problem is society does not understand this demographic shift is really an opportunity. This longevity dividend means more people with more time, resources…

A RISING TIDE LIFTS ALL BOATS

AGEISM REFORM: WORDS TO THE WISE

EXPECTED DIFFERENT, GOT MORE OF THE SAME

ENVIRONMENTALISTS NEED TO GROW UP

POPE REMINDS US THAT OLDER ADULTS ARE A ‘STOREHOUSE OF WISDOM’

BERRA AND JETER FORGED CROSS-GENERATIONAL FRIENDSHIP

Just Don’t Put a Pillow Over My Head

My Very Good Friends, Satchmo and Satchel

On the Down Gigolo

REPURPOSE AN ECONOMIC BOON

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