Want a dose of good news? Meet biologist Jan Hamber. She defied the norms of her time, helped save the California Condor, and at age 90 is still blazing a trail for other women scientists. https://t.co/cOk3Iln7Ka
A new generation of retirees in China is living out its dreams online. Older people are challenging traditional Chinese views on aging and how to live a good life.
Some, like singing 70-year-olds or gamers in their 80s, are just having a little fun. https://t.co/xEDaopMZ8j
Affectionately known as the ‘graffiti grannies of Lisbon', Lata65 is a Portuguese org that runs workshops in street art for the over-65s-the oldest participant is 90-year-old Isaura Santos Costa #WomensArt
Maria Whang Od Oggay, popularly known as Apo Whang Od. At age 103, she is the oldest tattoo artist from the Northern Mountain in the Philippines #WomensArt
Meet Brasjen, who—at the age of 96—still cycles up to 30 km. per day!
As countries look for a way to support aging populations, they’d do well to study the Netherlands, where access to safe infrastructure and e-bikes helps the elderly to remain active and participate in society.
A poet asked: "When nobody wakes you up in the morning, when nobody waits for you at night, and when you can do whatever you want, what do you call it, freedom or loneliness?"
Painter Lossapardo
Lifting weights can build strength, add muscle, and put you in a good mood.
Now, a new study finds that the practice may have an even bigger benefit: a longer life
https://t.co/LqHId58tKp
As we get older, we lose muscle mass/strength. But if we've been doing resistance training, we will be better prepared for an unpredictable hospitalization.
Analysis of 10 studies found that 60 min of resistance training per week is linked to a 27% lower risk of premature death.
Today is Ageism Awareness day.
Ageism is one of the most widespread forms of discrimination in the UK. It will likely impact us all at some point.
Watch our short film where we explore what ageism looks like, and the impact it has on our lives.
https://t.co/OuBFAyz9X2