Last Updated on May 14, 2023
In this clip from Growing Bolder’s What’s Next, Bret Wright, owner of gaming company The Tool Shed, shares how emerging video game technology can create memorable intergenerational moments.
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Growing Bolder is smashing the stereotype that video games are only for younger adults. Not only are they fun and exciting, but gaming offers significant health benefits. Orthopedic Surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright explains how video games benefit our relationships and can improve mental and physical health.
The Future of the Mind with Dr. Michio Kaku
Health
Dr. Michio Kaku is the co-founder of the string field theory and he’s spent his life trying to fulfill Einstein’s dream of unifying all the laws of physics into one equation. He’s also fascinated by the nature of our consciousness. Find out how far technology has come to help people with brain or body injuries, such as paralysis, all through the power of the mind.
Confronting Alzheimer’s – Breaking the Silence, Advancing Hope & Saving Lives
Brain Health
There is now more hope than ever before in the fight against Alzheimer’s thanks to developments in clinical research by organizations like K2 Medical Research.
Great strides that are being made in the fight against the disease, but we cannot ignore the problem. Watch and learn the life-changing benefits of being proactive and taking a simple test to assess your risk for dementia, and enrolling in studies to delay the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
The Answer to Movement Longevity Lies in Our Feet
Health
Maintaining movement as we age is critically important to our quality of life. Functional podiatrist Dr. Emily Splichal of Naboso demonstrates how caring for sensory stimulation in our feet affects our balance, physical strength, and our nervous system, leading to longer and healthier lives.
Pursue Your Wildest Dreams with Virtual Reality
Tech
There is much to consider with long-term care, and advance planning is preferred to crisis planning.
Chat GPT 101: Unleashing the Power of Conversational AI for Adults 50+
Tech
Chat GPT, the groundbreaking conversational artificial intelligence is not just a tool for tech-savvy youth; it’s a game-changer for adults over the age of 50
Women Of Influence
Arts
Today, to be influential, you only need a smartphone, an internet connection, and a message that resonates to make a living for yourself and make a difference in the lives of others. Here’s to the new, older Women of Influence.
Gaming Has Never Been Easier Thanks To Grandpad
Tech
In addition to video calls, messaging, and photo sharing, GrandPad has now crafted an incredibly easy gaming platform to allow grandparents to play their favorite board games online with their grandchildren, starting with a cherished classic: checkers.
Bold Social: Keep Soarin’
Style
Across social platforms like TikTok, older adults are proving that age isn’t a barrier or limitation, but an opportunity.
Top Five Apps to Find Community
Tech
There are now hundreds of new apps and websites designed specifically to create real-world relationships and foster new friendships. Here are five of our favorite apps and sites to find community.
Bold Social: Hear to Grow
Arts
When it comes to conversations about personal growth, this collection of pods will challenge, inspire and motivate you to become the best version of yourself as you continue Growing Bolder.
Personal Growth Apps & Websites
Tech
For some this means learning a new skill. For others, it might be losing a few pounds, making a new friend, or learning to budget better. No matter the path you’re walking on your own Growing Bolder journey, we can all take advantage of the resources available to make self-improvement easier. Here are a few of our favorite personal growth apps and websites.
