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by Joseph Casciani Epictetus, born a slave in ancient Rome, founded a school of philosophy that became known as Stoicism. To help him overcome the bondage of slavery. An insight that actually helped him gain his freedom…

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Never Too Late: Research Now Finds that Increasing Exercise at Any Time Can Increase Lifespan
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by Joseph Casciani The notion that it’s never too late to shift toward healthier behaviors gets another boost with research findings from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.  Smoking cessation, dietary modifications, a…

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Necessity is the Mother of Invention: How a Shortage of Caregivers is Driving the Development of Robots for Improved Elder Care
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by Joseph Casciani Inventions meet an existing, and usually growing need.  Panasonic now makes a robotic bed that is easily converted into a wheelchair. Sony is expanding its work with robotic animals that are used…

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Moving Into Residential Aged Care
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by Joseph Casciani We’ve posted a step-by-step overview of moving into residential aged care. Please follow the link below to check it out! MOVING INTO RESIDENTIAL AGED CARE

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Meaning and Purpose in Life as A Source of Longevity and Successful Aging
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by Joe Casciani SHORT STORIES ABOUT ORVILLE ROBERTS AND JULIA HAWKINS There was a recent article on the Growing Bolder website about a man who began running at the age of 50, for the first time ever.…

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More Than Half of Americans Want to Live to 100 but Worry about Affording Longer Lifespans
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by Joseph Casciani AIG survey finds 53 percent want to live to 100—yet 51 percent are uncertain their savings will last Nearly six in 10 (59 percent) fear running out of money more than death…

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Living to 100 is a By-product of Making the Right Choices, Not a Destination
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by Joseph Casciani On our last internet Radio episode, our guest was Nick Buettner, of the Blue Zones team.  He spoke passionately about the lessons that we’ve learned from the centenarians living in the Blue Zones, and how…

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Let’s Get Clinical: Understanding Depression, Dementia, and Delirium
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by Dr. Joe Casciani This blog is about three clinical syndromes that besiege many older adults: depression, dementia, and delirium. For those who are not working in the field of health care or may have…

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Learn About the Blue Zones of the World and the Lifestyles of the Centenarians who Live There
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by Joseph Casciani Blue Zones are geographic areas around the world where people have lower rates of chronic disease and are home to some of the world’s oldest people.  These five geographic areas stood out on…

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Involved and Empowered: Long Distance Care for a Senior Loved One
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by Joseph Casciani CLAIRE WENTZ, GUEST AUTHOR WWW.CARINGFROMAFAR.COM It can be stressful to have a senior loved one who lives an airline flight or long car ride away. While it’s natural to be concerned for…

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Intermittent Fasting: What Does it Look Like and What Does It Matter to the Body?
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by Joe Casciani INTRODUCTION A subject that I have become interested in recently is intermittent fasting (shortened to “IF” for this article). This has become a trend for the health-conscious population as a way to…

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Inspiration
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by Joseph Casciani Affirmations are statements repeated and believed that can ultimately shape our thoughts and feelings.  Repeating an affirming, positive statement can help us to create a new reality, with a force and power…

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Dr. Casciani has been thinking about, and helping people, be well, physically and mentally, for decades. He can’t help but put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) and share his thoughts and insights. We hope you find knowledge on mental and physical wellness, and find value here.

What does mental wellness look like? What does it take to be resilient? How do we keep moving forward when facing a major challenge? How do we overcome depression and pessimism?

Living to 100 Club members turn aging on its head, knowing and understanding age is only a number. The Living to 100 Club is for everyone, of all ages, who want to maintain a positive outlook about our futures. The Living to 100 Club offers fresh and inspiring perspectives on aging successfully, no matter how much help we may need adapting to growing older. Whether we’re still running marathons or confined to a wheelchair, we can always keep a positive frame of mind, strive for mental wellness, look forward to events in our future, and plan on living to 100.