Tips for Taking Care of Yourself as a Caregiver
As a caregiver it’s vital that you care for yourself. Learn some important questions to ask yourself and steps to take to ensure your needs are being met too.
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Growing Bolder Series
To change the way we age, we have to change the narrative around aging. Growing Bolder is doing just that. Learn how to stop growing older and start Growing Bolder.
60 Second Soapbox: The Value of Time
When it comes to time, our culture wants us to believe that it has less value as the days go by, but that’s backwards! We aren’t made to withdraw from life as we get older. We’re made to lean into it.
Great-grandmother Becomes Caregiver in Life-changing Reset
Sharon Strickland is a great-grandmother that is shining a light on a unique aspect of caregiving later in life.
Winging It! Myrt Rose and Her Life of Adventure
Myrt Rose, 85, says family trips in the 1940s sparked a lifetime passion for adventure that included everything from wing walking to diving for treasure. Meet this fearless Floridian.
“The Miracle Man”
Learn how Darryl Perry recovered from a near death experience and set his attention on inspiring anyone facing a challenge.
5 Tips for Caregivers to Cope With the Pandemic
There’s no question that caregivers are under siege during this pandemic. If you fall in that category, check out these helpful tips for coping with the stress.
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Growing Bolder Presents: Jeanne Socrates
In 2019, British yachtswoman Jeanne Socrates, 77, became the oldest person ever to sail around the world unassisted. Fresh off her world-record trip around the world, Jeanne sits down with us for a special event, Growing Bolder Presents.
Jettison Perfection!
Jillian Michaels shares how to jettison the concept of perfection and focus our appreciation on progress.
5 Questions With Silicon Valley’s Oldest Employee
Barbara Beskind smashes stereotypes every time she goes to work. At 94, she is by far the oldest member of the world-famous, human-centered design team IDEO in Silicon Valley. Some of IDEO’s designs include Apple’s first mouse and the Pilates machine. Many of Beskind’s co-workers are 60 or even 70 years younger, but they’re soaking up her life experiences.
Farewell Julia : The Lasting Legacy of Julia Hawkins
Julia Hawkins will be remembered for her record-setting-runs in her 100s, but her life legacy is so much more than running.
Team Barbados is Growing Healthier, Fitter, Stronger at the National Senior Games
Team Barbados travels to the National Senior Games in the pursuit of growing “healthier, fitter, and stronger,” physically and socially.
122-Year-Old Jeanne Calment, The World’s Oldest Person, Pulls Off Famous Real Estate Deal
The world’s oldest person, 122-year-old Jeanne Calment, is also famous for pulling off the world’s most notable real estate transaction.
The 72-Year-Old American Ninja Warrior
Meet Ginny MacColl, the oldest woman to complete a challenge on American Ninja Warrior, inspiring others to achieve their dreams.
Madonna Hanna: Honoring the Past, Sprinting Into the Future
Madonna Hanna has achieved all her life, as an award-winning teacher, author, and fashion industry executive. In 2011 she added sprinter to her list when, at 57, her late husband began coaching her and she entered the Washington Senior Games. After his death, Madonna kept her promise to him to keep running. She found a new coach in nationally-ranked track athlete Marcus Chambers, and their work together helped Madonna achieve gold at the 2023 National Senior Games.
Pole Vaulting Legend Kay Glynn Raises The Bar On What 70-Year-Olds Can Achieve
Kay Glynn is a 70-year-old grandmother and a pole vaulting legend who defies age, expectations, and gravity, inspiring adults of all ages to get off the couch.
Playbook for Life – 6 Life Lessons from Masters Athletes
Older adults have so much wisdom to share from their experience in masters sports. Here are 6 life lessons learned from senior athletes.
Veterans, Are You Accessing All Your Benefits?
Elder law attorney Vanessa J. Skinner outlines the key benefits offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Looking For Your “What’s Next?” Consider a Career That Cares
Are you eager to find your own “what’s next?” There are countless ways to make a professional pivot. Here’s one that’s great for people who love helping others.
Add Some Green to Your Holidays: Winter Kale Salad
Nationally-known sports dietitian Tara Collingwood shares her recipe for the perfect winter kale salad.
Charting The Course for Masters Athletes | 1-on-1 with Sue Hlavacek
Meet Sue Hlavacek, the first woman to be named President & CEO of the NSGA. Growing Bolder’s Marc Middleton goes 1-on-1 with Hlavacek to explore her vision for the future of the games and what to expect in 2025 in Iowa.
Life Lessons for Active Longevity
Our future health and wellbeing are not predetermined by our DNA. It’s determined daily by the lifestyle that we make.