Fear of aging

Word of the Day: Gerascophobia (unofficial word) I know of a person who's 'rockstar' retirement involves going to Las Vegas at the age of 50 and never returning! I think he may have gerascophobia. ------- We'd love to see how you might use any of our words of the day. Send us your thoughts! . . . #WordoftheDay #old #fear #retirement #writers #readers #competition #writerscommunity #creativewriting

Eight ways to see growing older as full of possibilities and adventure.

They found conditions such as Alzheimer’s may be linked to the amount of stress experienced up to four decades earlier.

With age comes wisdom and clarity, but it can also bring fear, especially when it comes to being able to continue doing the things you love as you get older. Renowned psychologist Dr. Margit Henderson is opening her toolbox to aging gracefully — on an emotional, social, cognitive, and physical level. Expert insights and tools reveal how to enhance your cognitive flexibility, dismantle negative aging beliefs, nurture your relationships, incorporate more movement into your life, and develop a…

Many people fear aging because the think they'll lose their worth and importance. But aging is a gift not everyone gets to receive in life

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Society would have you believe that getting older is a bad thing. Wrong. Here's how one woman handles ageism, and how she suggests you deal with your fear of getting older. It's awesome.

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It's best to try to be at peace with getting older as much as possible. Learn some tips that can help you on your journey.

How do you feel about the idea of aging? For many women, the thought of "being old" is terrifying. We all run programs about aging, imprinted by family and culture since we were little girls. And now that we are aging, it brings up a whole new kind of emotions! I recently polled the women in my community to see how they felt about their own aging process. Their answers were both vulnerable and shocking at times. These were the top 4 fears that came up...

NINE in 10 people believe loneliness in old age is ‘more likely than ever’, warns a report which reveals the grim reality of the isolation faced by Britain’s pensioners.

The prejudice is an ancient habit, but new forces—in Silicon Valley, Hollywood, and beyond—have restored its youthful vitality.

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It isn't always easy getting older. But this is not the time to simply give up, give in and hide away in fear. On the contrary, this is probably the most important time for you to rise up and stare those fears down.

We can easily end up spending the last half of our lives wrestling with the paradox of "How old I am isn't how old I feel!" I believe this internal conversation about "How old I am" versus "How old I feel" serves a purpose.

Multiple studies show a positive attitude toward one’s own aging is associated with better physical health and well-being