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Improving our Functional Health for Successful Aging and Longevity
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Guest Author, Rhonda Underhill, Rhonda@GetWellderly.com Getting enough exercise is important for people of all ages, but for seniors and those with diabetes, it can be even more beneficial. Staying healthy with daily exercise helps older people avoid slips…

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How to Fly on Planes Carefree with Bailey, Your Favorite Pet
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by Andrea Support Pets are like family.  Here at the Living to 100 Club, it’s important to elevate the importance that pets bring to their owners, especially to those over age 50.  According to the Pet…

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How Smartphone Apps Can Help Seniors with Healthy Aging
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GUEST BLOG: Karen Weeks, Elder Wellness You might have heard the term “There’s an app for that” in the past decade. That’s because there is an app for everything—that is, an application on your mobile device. And…

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New Challenges for Older Woman
Here are the Best Websites for Adult Online Learning, Free Courses, Developing Sought-after Skills, and Pursuing New Career Goals
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by Joseph Casciani Re-defining Ourselves and Our Purpose in Life Years ago, a young gerontologist / psychologist by the name of Ken Dychtwald, PhD, shared his vision for the aging society based on the changing demographics…

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Friends and Family May Help Italians Live Healthier and Longer
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Joseph Casciani By Nina Avramova, CNN If you think longevity solely comes down to genes and diet, think again. Our social life — the family ties and the bonds you have with friends and community…

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Digging Deep
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by Joseph Casciani The Living to 100 Club is the creation of Dr. Joe Casciani, a psychologist, who has specialized in older adult care for over 30 years, and trained and supported many mental health professionals during this…

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Exploring Supportive Environments for Older Adults: The Top Takeaways from the Radio Show with Dr. Addie Abushousheh
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by Joe Casciani One of the recent guests on the Living to 100 Club radio program was someone with combined expertise in architecture, aging, and applied research, who spoke about supportive environments for older adults.…

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New Challenges for Older Woman
Crossing the Digital Divide
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by Joe Casciani Today, I had an opportunity to listen to the first online program of the American Society on Aging (ASA), Future Proof. The featured guest was Ken Dychtwald, psychologist, gerontologist, owner/creator of Age Wave, and for 40…

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Common Questions about Aging and Sexuality, Physical Intimacy, Adapting to Physical Changes, and When to See a Professional for Help with Sexual Problems
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by Dr. Joe Casciani Aging and Sexuality There’s an old adage, “Older adults make love less often, but mean it more.”  Sexuality in later life can remain constant, and even though there may be some…

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Better Habits, Better Health: Top Takeaways from Radio Show with Dr. Michael Howard
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by Joe Casciani BETTER HABITS, BETTER HEALTH A recent guest on the Living to 100 Club Radio Show was Dr. Michael Howard, health educator, neuropsychologist, and researcher on aging and longevity. The discussion focused on…

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Be Prepared: Good Advice for Those Likely to Live Longer Than We Think We Will
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Be Prepared: Good Advice for Those Likely to Live Longer Than We Think We Will. Join the Livingto100.Club by Joe Casciani An eye-popping statistic from the medical journal, Lancet, has predicted that many 50-year olds…

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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.