The Health-Wealth Connection | Jeannette Bajalia
Are you saving for a longer life? Learn about the Health-Wealth connection and how the thing we aspire to most, longevity, is also our greatest expense we need to prepare for.
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Growing Bolder Club Launch Party
The Growing Bolder Club, presented by the Florida Assisted Living Association launched with the mission of changing lives by changing mindsets about aging. No matter our age, abilities or limitations, we can all find our own way to love life.
“Say Yes! ” | During a Battle with Cancer, Wendy Chioji Climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro
Wendy Chioji’s motto for life was “Say Yes!” She encouraged others to embrace opportunity every single day, no matter what…
West Virginia Generals 85+ Basketball Team on a Fast Break to Longevity
The West Virginia Generals won’t quit. This basketball team dates back 70 years to their high school days, and now decades later, still continues to lace ’em up together for 10 consecutive years at the National Senior Games. Whether facing the Harlem Globetrotters, Jerry West, or now other senior athletes, the Generals show us all what’s possible.
Growing Bolder Day Jacksonville, presented by Aging True
Growing Bolder Day Jacksonville, presented by Aging True in partnership with the City of Jacksonville is a free, community-wide, celebration of aging for everyone, of every age. Infused with energy, activity, education, and entertainment, it promotes the importance of an active lifestyle and shares the keys to happy and healthy aging.
How Can a Common Man Make a Difference? 80-Year-Old Travels into Ukraine War Zone to Save Lives
Steve Rand is a man in his 80s who founded the non profit “Common Man for Ukraine” and has traveled into the war zone dozens of times to bring life-saving resources to those in need.
Longevity Lessons | Growing Bolder’s “What’s Next!” Season 4, Episode 17
It’s the buzzword that has captivated the world: longevity. We’d all like to lead a longer life, but how do we get there? Healthy aging experts Mike Studer and Dean Sherzai offer their keys to a happier and healthier future.
Dr. Vonda Wright | Chronic Mobility Maintains Muscle Mass into our 70’s and Beyond
Dr. Vonda Wright shares a study on masters athletes that shows the world that more is possible as we age. Learn how 70-year-old’s who maintained chronic mobility were able to keep their muscle mass similar to athletes in their 40’s!
Dr. Vonda Wright | Grandparents Can Create a Legacy of Health
Research has shown that grandparents play a profound role in the health of their grandchildren. Dr. Vonda Wright explains how older adults can make an impact on future generations by passing on their wisdom and time to their grandkids.
Dr. Vonda Wright | Use Your Body to Build a Better Brain
Did you know that physical exercise directly impacts cognitive health? Dr. Vonda Wright explains the connection between our bodies and our brains.
Change Your Lifestyle to Slow Down Cognitive Impairment | 1-on-1 with Teepa Snow
Growing Bolder went 1-on-1 with renowned dementia, memory impairment and caregiving expert, Teepa Snow. She says that while many are searching for a pill to slow cognitive decline, what we should be doing is changing our lifestyles.
“The Super Age” | How Increased Longevity Will Dramatically Impact the World – With Bradley Schurman
Bradley Schurman is one of the world’s preeminent demographic futurists and author of The Super Age: Decoding Our Demographic Destiny. He explains how our lives are about to be radically impacted as, for the first time in human history, there will soon be more people over the age of 65 than under the age of 18.