As a population, we are generally getting older so that more and more of us are classified by chronical age as being “old.”

There are two ways of tackling old age that can make a difference in how you experience these years. You can remain optimistic, living your life as if you are young, participating in physical activities, and participating in social activities as if age does not matter or you can give into fears of aging so that you are crippled and depressed as each birthday passes.

Here are some ways to deal with the fears of aging: Continue reading →

Making new friends seems to come easily for children. As you grow older, however, it may seem to be more difficult. The following are tips on how to make friends when you are older.

It may help to know you’re not alone. It’s not unusual for older people to have friends and then lose them over time. Sometimes the losses are due to growing apart and other times it’s due to death.

No matter what the case, everyone needs friends – including those who are older.

A wise person once said, “To have a friend you have to be a friend.” Be friendly with those you come in contact with. Smile and make small talk. If you’re friendly with others they will be friendlier with you as well.

If you’re interested in making new friends, you’ll want to be available. This could mean going to places where people are or spending time online. Continue reading →

Everyone wants to grow old gracefully. Some go under the knife to get that youthful look while others opt for a more natural way to maintain that healthful glow.

The way to make peace with age can be found in the types of foods that we eat and the miracle ingredient they contain.

This hidden “miracle” is called antioxidants. They have graced the pages of magazines, medical journals and every product from hand cream to supplement pills.

But, what are antioxidants and what can they do to keep you looking your best?

Antioxidants are substances that fight the aging process that goes on in your body. They are not produced by the body so to get the benefit of these power-packed substances you must ingest them. A variety of foods contain antioxidants. Continue reading →