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The greatest need of all is regular human connection
As I wondered what I could possibly offer to someone who seemingly had everything he wanted or needed, it dawned on me. I can offer human connection.
Find purpose after 50 as an advocate for nursing home residents
By stepping up as an advocate, you can be a voice for those who might otherwise go unheard, ensuring they receive the dignity and care they deserve.
The ‘worst’ Unconference ever proved to be highly inspirational
By the end of this year’s Unconference, I had accumulated an array of excellent ideas I will use to promote Forward From 50 as well as my new venture, Life Story School.
The movie “Here” shows the importance of living life now
The movie shows that everyone has a story, and it is those stories that connect us to the past as well as the future. Yet, “Here” has a strong message for people over 50, too.
Tad Derrickson moves from helping people to repurposing trees
As a child, Tad Derrickson watched his grandfather run a saw mill. Today, Tad has a portable mill he uses to give new purpose to trees destined for local landfills.
Life Story School launches today
While interviewing people for Forward From 50, I realized everyone has a story to tell. Not only does your story matter, stories are the best way to connect generations of people with each other.
Yikes! Lack of purpose makes people prone to memory loss, study shows
The bottom line is that people who desire a long and engaging life, need something that gives their lives meaning and purpose. Remove that purpose and engagement, and their lives enter a slow decline of mental ability.
Australian woman overcomes brain injury to enjoy purposeful life at 81
“Every rotten evil thing that has happened to me has been transformed into a valuable learning situation whereby I developed genuine empathy for others,” said Sandra.
Six years ago, I was very lucky
I consider myself very fortunate that the stroke was mild and I experienced no significant problems. I could still think and, more importantly, write creatively. There are many, many others who were not as fortunate.