Seniors gain ground for Oscar gold
...know pretty well who dyes his hair. And you go, ‘What are you doing?!’ Because its that weird burnt umbre colour. Where in nature?! What human being has hair that... The post Seniors gain ground for...
View ArticleGood News on the Health Front
...aging-relating issues. Reprogrammed Mouse Cells Resemble Human Ear Hair Cells Hair cells in the inner ear, so named because of their hair-like protrusions that sense sound waves, are crucial for......
View ArticleFilm at…79
...gray hair with pride. I have led a good life and I feel at peace. “My dad, who was 101 when he died, needed me 24 hours a day and... The post Film at…79 appeared first on Senior Planet.
View ArticleMeet a Member: Zoe Kennedy
...nails, and learn about skin. I would do my mom’s hair and my sister’s hair. I even had a little business then. When I was 14, I used to walk... The post Meet a Member: Zoe Kennedy appeared first on...
View ArticleMeet a Member: Zoe M. Kennedy
...nails, and learn about skin. I would do my mom’s hair and my sister’s hair. I even had a little business then. When I was 14, I used to walk... The post Meet a Member: Zoe M. Kennedy appeared first...
View ArticleThe Invisible (Older) Woman
...traits of the greater group will rub off. If we associate ourselves with women who are visibly older than we are—grayer hair, deeper wrinkles—maybe people will assume we’re in the... The post The...
View ArticleAging with Attitude: Zandra Rhodes
...my hair in 1972, it was revolutionary at that time and the dyes hadn’t been perfected, they weren’t permanent and bled. Now I can dye my hair and sleep normally... The post Aging with Attitude:...
View ArticleMore Adventurous Aging
...40 years on hair coloring; she’s encouraging women of all ages to go gray with confidence and flair – she literally wrote the book on it – Silver Hair: A... The post More Adventurous Aging appeared...
View ArticleStatement on Leaving No One Behind
...to be part of this effort and join The Gray Panthers Network, visit www.graypanthersnyc.org or call 917 535 0457). Beales had been selected as the “Lead Discussant” at UN Headquarters... The post...
View ArticleAlida Rubin’s Makeover Mission
...have never looked back. Now I love my curls, I embrace them even though they take more work. Curly hair has a mind of it’s own, gray hair too. It... The post Alida Rubin’s Makeover Mission appeared...
View ArticleOpen Thread Follow Up: Grand Opening….?
If you live in New York City, you still can’t dine indoors, and al fresco dining is taking off – but for almost all our respondents, reopening hair salons was... The post Open Thread Follow Up: Grand...
View ArticleOsphena: Is the New Pill for Older Women Safe?
...it’s kind of like gray hair and wrinkles: Most women have some of these changes as they age. Like Female Sexual Dysfunction, she says, dyspareunia is an example of a... The post Osphena: Is the New...
View ArticleLisa Holzkenner on Poetry, Power and Perseverance
...face and words came to mind. I thought of his gray hair, his noble soul and wise words, “Being on this earth is a gift of life. Thus, it is... The post Lisa Holzkenner on Poetry, Power and...
View Article“Gray” Divorce
...and their lifestyle are going to shift when one of them stops working, Henderson says. That’s one of the reasons gray divorce is skyrocketing. “People find that after years of... The post “Gray”...
View ArticleMommie Not So Dearest? A New Film Sparks Forgiveness
...without a hint of self-consciousness, after having told her daughter to get a nose job, straighten her bushy hair and lose her Jewish accent. My mother wasn’t quite as outrageous—or... The post...
View ArticleGoogle Helpouts for Beginners
...interactive sites, when it works it’s great; when it doesn’t, it makes you want to tear your hair out. Testing, Testing: the Plugin from Hell To try Google... The post Google Helpouts for...
View ArticleWhy You Should Watch Season 3 of “Grace and Frankie”
...older women. Anyone with gray hair who has had to pitch their talents to a young person knows “the look”—the “I’m only half listening because I tuned out as soon... The post Why You Should Watch...
View ArticleStarting Over: From Insurance Sales to Uber Driver
...life, that you know who are. Aging with attitude means you don’t take crap from people or let people disrespect you because your hair is gray. It means you hold... The post Starting Over: From...
View ArticleGlimmers of Hope in TV-Land
...from now,” Neil Genzlinger wrote, “youngsters in history class will sum up the lives of everyone who had gray or graying hair in the second decade of the 21st century... The post Glimmers of Hope in...
View ArticleKnock, Knock, Knockin’ on Voters’ Doors
...were older? Tim: There were lots of older volunteers. Probably people are a little kinder because of the gray hair. What was election night like? Gail: We spent election night... The post Knock,...
View ArticleCan You Trust Anyone Under Thirty?
...this district for 20 years. Maurice was your quintessential politician—in a good way. Charming, handsome, gray-haired, avuncular and passionate about the right issues, he was a real champion for...
View ArticleAging Rockers Streep and Pacino Finally Face the Music
...sleazy half-filled bars while an enthusiastic bunch of gray-haired fans dance and sing along. Ricki represents aging musicians all over the country who never gave up despite never having made... The...
View ArticleGadget Designers Aren’t Thinking Past 40: Whatcha Gonna Do?
...as I schlepped there through Manhattan’s steamy streets, I needn’t have worried. The crowd, many of whom were also gray-haired, were much too focused on the fancy gadgetry to be... The post Gadget...
View ArticleWe’re Older – But Are We Really Wiser?
...side, there’s our infatuation with “positive aging,” the idea that getting older means getting better – more creative, happier, more serene. Every wrinkle and “silver” hair (OK, gray) is a... The...
View ArticleThe Problem with Hearing Aids—and the Solutions
...query about the issue. It’s bad enough that my hair is totally gray.” THE ANSWER Those ugly pieces of hardware that cover the entire ear canal are rarely prescribed today.... The post The Problem...
View ArticleMeet the Raging Grannies: Troublemakers in Disguise
...the tune of “Old Gray Mare” when there were cuts to Medicare. The first verse goes… “This old gray Granny ain’t what she used to be, Had a hysterectomy, needs... The post Meet the Raging Grannies:...
View ArticleQ&A: Ashton Applewhite on Why We Must Mobilize Against Ageism
...their hair? Why do you do the opposite — dye your own hair gray? My hair is still brown, but I dye it gray to fit in as an older.... The post Q&A: Ashton Applewhite on Why We Must Mobilize...
View ArticleFun for the Brain: How Sleeping Keeps Gray Matter Sharp
Our brains need exercise as much as our bodies do in order to stay healthy. In this Fun for the Brain series, we’ve discussed dancing (click here), playing computer games... The post Fun for the Brain:...
View ArticleOld Is Beautiful
...a neon pink coat and dye their hair blue, I think that is fantastic and if I see them, I will probably take their photo.” “Style is a reflection of... The post Old Is Beautiful appeared first on...
View ArticleThe Zen of Swimming
...On those days, I hate that first minute. I don’t have to wear a stupid bathing cap, but I choose to, because it saves my hair. A tip for women:... The post The Zen of Swimming appeared first on...
View ArticleAging with Attitude: Artist Ilona Royce Smithkin
With her seemingly boundless joie de vivre, fiery red hair, and lashes that would put Bambi to shame, 93-year-old artist and performer Ilona Royce Smithkin truly puts the E in... The post Aging with...
View ArticleThis Stylish Japanese Couple Has Found a New Life—on Instagram
...at 1:30am PST @bonpon511 says the round-collared blouse she wears is her staple. A post shared by bon_pon (@bonpon511) on Dec 13, 2016 at 6:25am PST “A gray hair mushroom... The post This Stylish...
View ArticleStreet Art for the Joy of It
...man!” It surprises them. Makeup hides everything. I even paint my gray hair! There’s this book called Man as Art about the people of New Guinea, and they just take... The post Street Art for the Joy...
View ArticleKenya’s League of Extravagant Grannies
...“old people + gray hair.” Which brings us back to the Extravagant Grannies. It turns out the “grannies,” or nyanyes, are not retired high-flyers but ordinary older women in their... The post Kenya’s...
View Article10 creative older women find fans on the web, and more news from the week online
...Stafford. He pays homage to wrinkles and gray hair, soft bellies and reading glasses, along with kindness, humor and intelligence. Read and enjoy! Celebrity and digital media – a powerful... The...
View ArticleHow to Keep Your Microbiome Healthy As You Age
...beating when you take antibiotics to squelch an infection or eat a high-sugar, low-fiber diet of processed foods. By the time your hair turns gray and your joints begin to... The post How to Keep...
View ArticleBest In Show: Skulpt Aim
...show in New York City. That perception changed when I checked out the attendees. I saw a lot of gray-haired men and women like me eagerly engaged in conversation with... The post Best In Show:...
View ArticleWe Be Superheroes: Kids Give Aging an Image Boost
...system; too many of us will be gray and feeble and there won’t be anyone to care for us… Enter the alternate world of Grey Power. Created by Amsterdam based... The post We Be Superheroes: Kids Give...
View ArticleIs 78.8 Years a Long Enough Life?
...like Aubrey de Gray in what is often characterized as a search for immortality. In actuality, much of the research is targeted at increasing what’s being called “healthspan” along with... The post...
View ArticleCatching Up with Our Bodies Ourselves: Q&A with Joan Ditzion
...ewwwww; after all they’re shaving their pubic hair. What do you think about that? Joan: I think shaving the pubic hair is a new trend that’s not as self accepting.... The post Catching Up with Our...
View ArticleOpen Thread: Thanksgiving
...have good hair.) Sometimes I have trouble falling asleep because my mind is running on the anxiety treadmill like a deranged hamster. I think of my gratitude list, then, too.... The post Open...
View ArticleIn This Tech Company, Old Age Is Not a Bug, It’s a Feature
...blatant age discrimination—one report quotes the CEO of HubSpot as saying that gray hair and experience are “overrated” in his industry and describes the company’s calculated frat house–like...
View ArticleSleeves for Older Women: Must We Really?
...they barely moved. I’ll bet that if she actually did have underarm flab, she wouldn’t have been showing it off. Like gray hair, flabby or wrinkled upper arms are one... The post Sleeves for Older...
View ArticleHow to Age: Anne Karpf on Creating a New Narrative
...is so stigmatized, we are inclined to not identify with old people; even when we are 60, 75, 85, we see a room full of people with gray hair and... The post How to Age: Anne Karpf on Creating a New...
View Article18 DIY Costumes That Don’t Involve Partial Nudity
...long as they’re black, white and gray. The couple in this photo used a spray can of temporary black hair color along with standard white face powder; if your hair... The post 18 DIY Costumes That...
View ArticleGot Age? Flaunt It!
...of all ages to feel empowered. OK! Check out Hayleigh’s Cherished Charms. Gray Hair There are many reasons not to dye your hair (see our list of five reasons to... The post Got Age? Flaunt It!...
View ArticleA photographer steps into an older woman’s shoes – and more from the week online
...years, Hamada walked the streets of the city wearing a gray wig and heavy makeup. The resulting project – a series of 99 photographs – is called “I Used To... The post A photographer steps into an...
View ArticleThe Graying of Suburbia
...million people ages 65 and up live in suburbia, while younger adults flock to the cities. The ‘burbs are going gray. Not the Best Place to Grow Old ... The post The Graying of Suburbia appeared...
View ArticleOpen Thread Update: Fave Quotes About Aging
...grey hair. Here’s my favorite so far… “I don’t have gray hair…I have wisdom highlights.” -Judy G. You GO, girl! Readers Bella and Lisa offer extensive commentary worth checking out... The post Open...
View ArticleSenior Planet talks to…James ‘Jimmy’ Carrozo
A lifelong entertainer and original cast member of Hair, New York-born LGBTQ+ activist Jimmy Carrozo finally makes his big screen debut in dramedy Moon Manor – at 84 years old.... The post Senior...
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