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Squeeze The Day Podcast: Cardiologist Dr. David Sabgir, CNN Hero, and Walk with a Doc founder shares his acute focus on why movement is medicine

Squeeze The Day Podcast: Mario Andretti shares his story of perseverance — from childhood in Italy and a refugee camp, new beginnings in America, to passion on and off the racing circuit

Squeeze The Day Podcast: 85-Year-Old Tina Chilton Is a Model for Active Aging. She’s a Military Vet and a Woman Who Fights for Others, Her Health and Independence, and Our Freedoms

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Travel hacks: Tips and tricks shared by seasoned travelers to get you on the road to adventure

Travel has always been a terrific diversion for many of us. When COVID hit we put the skids on the runways, and our excursions on hold, to take care of ourselves as we went into isolation. Now, we are noticing a newfound passion for traveling and a resurgence to get out and explore new places and things.

When Should Older Adults Get Hitched?

More seniors are finding love later in life and enjoying satisfying relationships. Statistics show that senior men and women alike have longer total and active life expectancies. Being wiser after a lifetime of experience with relationships, seniors are enjoying life with an equal partner and less conflict. If you are a senior about to enter into matrimony, there are points to consider

FiftyForward Chief Program Officer Gretchen Funk talks with The Tennessean’s David Plazas about the agency’s role in valuing, honoring, and supporting older adults

Our world continues to evolve just like our needs and interests do as we age. As a nonprofit agency that has served older adults (something all of us used to call seniors) for 66 years, we are navigating new realities every day.

Work Out Wakeup Call: Why Staying Fit Gets More Important as You Age

When it comes to staying fit, age is nothing but a number. It doesn’t matter how many candles are on your cake, exercising regularly is important. However, as the body ages, it becomes more vulnerable to things like illness, falls, or cognitive decline. Maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle can keep you feeling young, fresh, and energized well into your senior years.

Mental Health Tips for Older Adults

As we grow older it is important to address the needs of our mental health. Whether you are approaching retirement or already experiencing retirement as a new stage of life, examining, and establishing ways to maintain good mental health is key to healthy aging. In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month and Older Americans Month, here are a few ways to keep your health thriving.

Squeeze The Day Podcast: Mackenzie Colt credits sweet beginnings with Hee Haw series in Nashville to her early roots as a performer, an entrepreneur, and a successful chocolatier

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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