Posts by: FiftyForward
Squeeze The Day Podcast: Four-Time Olympic Kayak Champion Eric Jackson Shares His Quest to Redefine Aging and How He Has Coped with Hearing Loss Throughout His Life
Eric Jackson is a four-time world champion who has dominated the whitewater kayaking scene for the past three decades. Despite the challenges of hearing loss, he spent 26 years on the U.S. Kayak Team (1989-2015) winning on an international level. In 2017, well into his 40s and now at 57, he qualified for the U.S. Team. At the age of 6, Eric got hooked on kayaking and credits swimmer Mark Spitz for igniting the fire in him to be an Olympic competitor. Today, Eric is a sports nut, husband, father, coach, and entrepreneur intent on redefining aging.
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Black History Month – a time to learn, a time to educate, a time to celebrate
February marks Black History Month and this is a time to celebrate, to reflect, and look forward. At FiftyForward we are championing and celebrating the role older adults play in contributing to our community and in Black history.
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Winter Driving Tips Provide Peace of Mind and Security in Wintry Conditions
Middle Tennessee recently saw a fast and furious accumulation of snow. The slipping and sliding made us think it would be wise to share some safe driving tips for wintry conditions. Who better to consult on winter driving and preparation than our friends at Bridgestone Americas, Inc
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Squeeze The Day Podcast: Army veteran and native Nashvillian Larry Talley on overcoming real-world challenges
Army veteran and native Nashvillian Larry Talley shares how overcoming real-world challenges including alcohol dependence and a wild animal encounter in Vietnam have made him stronger.
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Squeeze The Day Podcast: John Hamlin Navigates Through Devastating Depression To Find True Purpose Through Video Production
Nashville songwriter turns to film and video after the tragic loss of his daughter. Meet John Hamlin who demonstrates how a real-world tragedy can be the catalyst for positive change and new direction at any age. In this podcast he speaks to the searing loss and how, today, his late daughter leaves “breadcrumbs” to help him navigate a new life of advocacy through visual storytelling.
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Celebrate the holidays safely with these tips to stay safe and well
With the holidays on the horizon, many of us are approaching them with far more optimism than last year. It’s important to remember that we are still not out of the woods. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) more than three-quarters of eligible Americans have received at least one dose of the three available COVID-19 vaccines. While the vaccines didn’t roll out in time for last year’s holiday season, they are expected to be the most important factor in safe celebrations this year.
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Squeeze The Day Podcast: Phil Ponder is redefining retirement by advocating for others and capturing our community one brush stroke at a time
Phil Ponder has captured our hearts and our Nashville for the last 50-plus years. He’s perhaps best known for his watercolor renderings of Nashville area skylines and historic buildings. Tune in for some interesting Nashville trivia including the special weather-sensitive letters on the L&C Tower, as well as the “superhero” architect who presented the initial design for the infamous Batman building. Ponder also speaks about longevity and his mother who lived to be 112. His quest to give back to the community, stay active and engaged to Squeeze the Day is inspiring and worth sharing.
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