Then take a deeper dive into the corrosive effects of ageism with Betsy Abramson, Executive director of the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging. Betsy sees ageism as a full-fledged health crisis, and has the research to back that claim. And she has solutions, ways you can fight back against stereotypical comments and behaviors.

FOR MORE INFORMATION on the programs Carol talked about, listen to this panel discussion from the 2018 Healthy Aging Summit: Emerging Interventions in Healthy Aging.

Lions and Tigers and Bears! The statistics on seniors' health issues are frightening!

In the US, it's estimated that every second of every day an older adult falls, leading to disability and even death.

BUT the numbers aren't the whole story. In fact, there's good news to share, new strategies that will help us stay upright and healthier as we age.

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"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." These words from Winnie the Pooh came to me as I considered how I should say goodbye to you. I will be leaving Retiree Rebels and concentrating on my life as a coach and speaker and workshop presenter. My passions of being a life coach, a midwife for midlife and beyond, or speaking on living life as daring adventure and setting up my dream camp retreats will fill my future days. Would love to hear from you at [email protected] Go Rebels!

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