Greg Gerber 
At 57, Kathy didn’t want to carry a heavy pack or sleep in a tiny tent. When a chance encounter with a man from France led her to consider Europe’s GR5 trail, she jumped at the opportunity.
“I never said ‘no’ to anything. If I couldn’t do it, I tried it. I didn’t ever say, ‘I can’t do it.’ When it happened, I tried it,” Susie told Fox News.
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But, before jumping into their new community, they wanted to take a year off to tackle an item from their bucket list. As outdoor people who enjoy traveling, the couple opted to go hiking.
The film tells the inspiring stories of four individuals, age 50 or older, who found purpose by dedicating themselves to improving their communities.
Too many people simply allow life to happen to them. It’s essential that people be aware of what’s happening, Lori noted. That way they can make adjustments before small problems become large ones. The self-evaluation also helps avoid burnout and depression.
When most men turn 93, they may desire a fancy dinner out with friends or family and a good nap. But, not Everett Kalin.
The findings appear to suggest people who don’t pursue purpose later in life will start to experience cognitive impairment. Once those symptoms begin, then mental decline accelerates.
More exercise has been proven to influence the hormones, enzymes and proteins which work to combat the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.
Whether you work for yourself or are employed by a company, either situation should give you joy, purpose and a sense of fulfillment.
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Jen realized after she turned 50 that her whole life had been devoted to serving other people. In doing so, she had neglected the things she loved to do herself.