January 2023 News!

 

Hi Readers,  

When I created this blog in 2007, there were scant articles on aging available to the public. Thanks to refinements in social media and wider availability of scholarly articles and credible resources, web readers now have a wide array of scientific material on aging. However, there is an abundance of noncredible, sensationalized fake information, primarily entrepreneurs selling their products using fear tactics and pseudo-science. Examples are articles on “aging as a disease” or “curing aging.” Thank you Jennifer Eisberg for the primer on determining what is credible and what is not. Her link is below.

https://www.haworth.org/Page/598

 

January events are courtesy of my friend and colleague, gerontologist Harry “Rick” Moody. Thanks Rick!

 

WEBSITES TO SEE

 

CONSCIOUS ELDERING.  The Journal of Conscious Eldering contains articles, poetry and images, as well as resource suggestions. For more, visit:

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Winter--Conscious-Eldering-Inspiration-and-Resources.html?soid=1105280230787&aid=e0N-PeQ98O0

 

GROWING OLD ONLINE. Millennials, the first generation to be online as kids, are starting to feel like they’ve aged out. Is there a way to age gracefully on the internet?

https://www.wired.com/story/growing-old-online/?utm_source=pocket-newtab

 

JUNG: THE AFTERNOON OF LIFE.  For an overview, visit:

https://jungiancenter.org/enjoying-the-afternoon-of-life-jung-on-aging/

 

COMING EVENTS

 

CAUTION ON EVENTS:

Still in a time of the pandemic, many previously

scheduled events have been canceled or postponed, so it is important

to check in advance.  Events in digital format may be held as scheduled,

but checking is advisable.

 

SAGE-ING: Having the Time of Our Lives  (Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET). Four-part webinar led by Drew Leder, philosopher, physician and scholar of cross-cultural spirituality. Sponsored by Sage-ing International.  Details at:

https://www.sage-ing.org/events/having-the-time-of-our-lives-a-four-part-webinar/

 

AWAKENING THE SAGE WITHIN (Jan. 14, 15, and 22, 2023, 4 to 7 pm, ET).

Online workshop sponsored by Sage-ing International and Rite of Passage Journey. Details and registration at:

https://www.sage-ing.org/events/awakening-the-sage-within-2/

 

AGING AS FULFILLMENT: (Jan. 18, 2023  11:30 am - 1:00 pm, ET). “The Making of an Old Soul: Aging as the Fulfillment of Life’s Promise” a retreat with Dr. Carol Orsborn, drawing on Erik Erikson, Carl Jung, Ram Dass and Pema Chodron.  Life stage theory, journaling, and group discussion, focused on conscious aging.  Sponsored by Sage-ing International. Details and registration at:

https://www.sage-ing.org/events/the-making-of-an-old-soul-aging-as-the-fulfillment-of-lifes-promise/

 

BREAKING THE AGE CODE The Sage-ing Book Club (Jan. 18, 2023, 4 to 5 pm, ET).

Discussion of book by Becca Levy, Breaking the Age Code: How Your Beliefs About Aging Determine How Long & Well You Live.  Details and registration at:

https://www.sage-ing.org/events/the-sage-ing-book-club-breaking-the-age-code/

 

FINANCE: Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track (Jan. 24, 2023, 12 noon ET).

This 4th Tuesday Revolutionize your Retirement Interview features Mark Miller, author and retirement columnist.  He will focus on his newly released book, Retirement Reboot:  Commonsense Financial Strategies for Getting Back on Track. His prior book was The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security and has a newsletter and podcast, www.Retirementrevised.com. Professionals and the general public are welcome. All participants will receive a recording link after the call. Direct questions to Dori Mintzer (dorian@dorianmintzer.com)

 

BRAIN HEALTH (Jan. 26, 2023, 12:30 to 2 pm, ET).

Webinar on “Mind Alert: Effective Techniques for Enhancing Brain Health.” Sponsored by Sage-ing International Details at:

https://www.sage-ing.org/events/mind-alert-effective-techniques-for-enhancing-brain-health/