Quality of relationships influences longevity, quality of life

“By age 50, the greatest determinant of whether a person would live to 80 and be healthy was the quality of the person’s relationships,” said Dr. Waldinger.
Dr. Bijoy John outlines strategies for effective sleep in Episode 058

Getting good sleep solves a variety of other health issues, such as high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems. Sleep also improves memory and brain function.
Battling effects of fatherlessness inspires Michael Fineman’s purpose

The sting of fatherlessness never really goes away. Men in their 50s and 60s still struggle from growing up without a dad — or having his approval. Michael is also passionate about helping men who aren’t serving well in their roles as fathers.
Scammers target seasoned citizens by pretending to be grandchildren

To prevent themselves from falling victim to these scams, seasoned citizens are encouraged not to get caught up in the “urgency” of the matter.
John Eldredge encourages people to ‘engage with real life’

The average 75-year-old will spend 69.75 years living in a little compartment, but only five years outside in the dazzling, living world. It’s a catastrophe, the final nail in the coffin for the human soul.
92-year-old man becomes social media star for sharing recipes

For 36 years, “Pop” was involved in the banking industry. Today he is on his way toward becoming a social media superstar for his love of cooking.
Pat Mingarelli uses photography to draw people closer to nature & God

Pat loved doing journalism with his photography to tell stories, but he also felt called to help people connect with God through nature photography.
Wyatt Timmins describes his passion for music & ministry in Episode 057

Wyatt is a 68-year-old man from Pennsylvania who fell in love with music six decades earlier, but finally found his voice after turning 50.
New communities combine affordable housing, sense of purpose

Intentional, intergenerational communities are springing up all over America. They help support foster or adoptive parents, as well as injured veterans and young adults with disabilities.
Retired Missouri coach finds renewed purpose as a beloved clown

When Steve Kern left his job as a physical education teacher and high school baseball coach, he traded in his whistle for a rainbow wig and oversized shoes, KSDK-TV reported.