Aging for Beginners

Aging begins at 30 and ends…well, a lot of that depends on you. Aging for Beginners with Adriane Berg is your guide through the exciting realm of successful, happy aging…from finances to travel to relationships, work and retirement lifestyle. Adriane sees exactly how to make life better and helps you do just that at any and every age.

Five Things that Are Surprisingly Better After 70
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Five Things that Are Surprisingly Better After 70

Adriane Berg | September 1, 2020

Don’t sweat the calendar. Take care of yourself, your pocketbook and, above all, your hat rack. Make sure you get to 70…it’s mostly in your control.

ZZZ Warning—This Article Could Put You to Sleep (That’s a Good Thing!)
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ZZZ Warning—This Article Could Put You to Sleep (That’s a Good Thing!)

Adriane Berg | June 23, 2020

Monitor your sleep as carefully as you watch your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. If you struggle, here are suggestions from my universe of experts.

Disrupt Aging: How Science Is Making 60 the New 30
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Disrupt Aging: How Science Is Making 60 the New 30

Adriane Berg | June 9, 2020

The advances being made in the science of longevity have the opportunity to make every 60-year-old the new 30.

When Family Gets on Your Nerves—Some Old School Wisdom
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When Family Gets on Your Nerves—Some Old School Wisdom

Adriane Berg | May 26, 2020

Is your family getting on your nerves while you’re stuck in close quarters? Adriane Berg’s advice on maintaining sanity.

The Language of Longevity: Why Age Words Matter
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The Language of Longevity: Why Age Words Matter

Adriane Berg | December 31, 2019

How you describe yourself—and how you perceive yourself— determine how you feel and behave at any age. Forget infirmity…focus on vitality.

Writing Your Résumé: Job Hunting at 40 and Beyond
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Writing Your Résumé: Job Hunting at 40 and Beyond

Adriane Berg | June 4, 2019

How older workers can present themselves in the best light on their job search. Résumé-writing secrets and more.

Cannabis: It’s Not Your Grandmother’s Weed Anymore
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Cannabis: It’s Not Your Grandmother’s Weed Anymore

Adriane Berg | May 21, 2019

“Smoking weed” has moved from the dark corners of artists’ hang-outs to bright shopping centers. It’s kind of a shame.

There Is Beauty in Old Age: How Two Guys From the 19th Century Influenced Today’s Images of Aging
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There Is Beauty in Old Age: How Two Guys From the 19th Century Influenced Today’s Images of Aging

Adriane Berg | August 21, 2018

Who gives old people the most “modern” parts in plays and movies? Gilbert and Sullivan! Here’s how their portrayals teach us a thing or two today.

Tee-talk: How Your Shirt Can Change the World
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Tee-talk: How Your Shirt Can Change the World

Adriane Berg | July 24, 2018

To get your message out there in a human way, there’s no better bang for your buck than a custom message T-shirt. It’s easy, cheap and fun.

The Grandparent Chronicles Part 2: How Much Influence Did Your Grandparents Have On You?
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The Grandparent Chronicles Part 2: How Much Influence Did Your Grandparents Have On You?

Adriane Berg | May 29, 2018

I didn’t realize how much my grandparents affected me until recently—and I’m almost a grandparent! What about you?

How to Find Your Bliss After Retiring
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How to Find Your Bliss After Retiring

Adriane Berg | March 13, 2018

Bliss is not the same as happiness—and bliss in retirement is something you can make happen for you.