Inspiration for Seniors and for Aging
Let these quotes on aging inspire you
Aging can be difficult at times, we all go through it. It is important to remember that even though our physical appearance changes, our spirit does not. Some people in their 70s and 80s are much younger than some people in their 20s or 30s. It all comes down to one thing and that is our outlook on life. Everybody is looking for the fountain of youth, but what they often are unaware of is that the fountain of youth can be found by simply looking within oneself.
Always remember, we are never too old to realize a new goal or dream. Also we must realize, just because someone is older, it does not mean that they have nothing left to offer to society and are incapable of accomplishing great things in their remaining years.
The following is a collection of inspirational senior quotes and quotes on aging that are sure to cause a pause for reflection.
“The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes.” ~ Frank Lloyd Wright
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young.” ~ Henry Ford
“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, But beautiful old people are works of art.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
“To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent that is to triumph over old age.” ~ Thomas B. Aldrich
“Age is whatever you think it is. You are as old as you think you are.” ~ Muhammad Ali
“When our memories outweigh our dreams, we have grown old.” ~ Bill Clinton
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” ~ C.S. Lewis
“And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
“Aging seems to be the only available way to live a long life.” ~ Daniel Francois Esprit Auber
“If I’d known how old I was going to be I’d have taken better care of myself.” ~ Adolph Zukor
“If wrinkles must be written upon our brows, let them not be written upon the heart. The spirit should not grow old.” ~ James A. Garfield
“Grow old with me the best is yet to come.” ~ Robert Browning
“A comfortable old age is the reward of a well-spent youth. Instead of its bringing sad and melancholy prospects of decay, it would give us hopes of eternal youth in a better world.” ~ Lydia M. Child
“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.” ~ John Burroughs
“Age is a matter of feeling, not of years.” ~ George William Curtis-
“People are always asking me when I’m going to retire. Why should I? I’ve got it two ways – I’m still making movies, and I’m a senior citizen, so I can see myself at half price.” ~ George F.Burns
“Sure I’m for helping the elderly. I’m going to be old myself someday.” ~ Lilian Carter
“To be seventy years young is sometimes far more cheerful and hopeful than to be forty years old.” ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” ~ Mark Twain
Podcasts
- 3/18/2024 – (1) FREE Housing Counseling Services for Seniors, (2) Technology Training for Seniors.
- 3/11/2024 – (1) Have You Renewed Your Medicaid?, (2) Why African-Americans are Reluctant to Use Hospice Care.
- 3/4/2024 – (1) A Chat with The Beacon Newspaper, (2) Holistic Approach to End-of-Life Care.
- 2/26/2024 – (1) Emergency Rental Programs for Seniors, (2) Talkin’ Bout Death Won’t Kill You.
- 2/19/2024 – (1) Affordable Housing Options for Seniors, (2) Senior Living Unveiled: DMV Insights.
- 2/12/2024 – (1) Turning Pain Into Joy, (2) How CPR Saved My Friends Life.
- 2/5/2024 – (1) Defying Heart Survival Odds, (2) Making Healthier Heart-Care Decisions.
- 1/29/2024 – (1) Social Security Overpayments, (2) The Emotional Changes of Aging.
- 1/22/2024 – (1) Volunteerism & Its Impact on the Senior Community, (2) Health Disparities Update from the District of Columbia.
- 1/15/2024 – (1) The Laughter Zone on The Senior Zone, (2) FREE Housing Counseling Services for Seniors.
- 1/8/2024 – (1) DC Senior Programs & Services, (2) Delivering Tech to Seniors.
- 1/1/2024 – (1) Glaucoma Risks & Treatments, (2) Getting Your End-of-Life Plans in Order.
- 12/25/2023 – (1) Discounts & Payment Assistance Programs for Seniors, (2) Christmas Carols.
- 12/18/2023 – (1) Housing Programs for Seniors, (2) Insights from AARP DC.
- 12/11/2023 – (1) One Show of Commercial-Free Christmas Carols.
- 12/4/2023 – (1) Civics 101 for Seniors; Democracy Matters, (2) A Special Selection of Christmas Carols.
- 11/27/2023 – (1) Medicare Open Enrollment Tips, (2) COVID is NOT Over.
- 11/20/2023 – (1) Common Mental Health Concerns Amongst Older Adults, (2) Affordable Housing Development Programs for Seniors.
- 11/13/2023 – (1) Celebrating the Family Caregiver, (2) Helping Seniors Navigate The Digital Landscape.
- 11/6/2023 – (1) Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers, (2) Online Interactive Streaming Service for Seniors.
- 10/30/2023 – (1) Know Your Nursing Home Rights, (2) Medicare AND Medicaid Renewal; Know the Difference.
- 10/23/2023 – (1) Latest Scams Affecting Seniors, (2) Coping with Seniors & more…
- 10/16/2023 – (1) Tips for Medicare Open Enrollment Season 2023, (2) Home Sharing Funds for Seniors.
- 10/9/2023 – (1) Our Senior of the Month – Oct ’23, (2) Fire Prevention Tips for Seniors.
- 10/2/2023 – (1) Avoiding Investor Scams (2) 4th QTR Senior Address.
- 9/25/2023 – (1) Rent Control & What It Means, (2) Senior Spotlight of the Week – Sorrell Greene.
- 9/18/2023 – (1) Falls Prevention Tips; From The Heart, (2) Housing Assistance Programs for Seniors.
- 9/11/2023 – (1) Our September 2023 “Senior of the Month“, (2) Digital Skills Training 4 Seniors.
- 9/4/2023 – (1) Preparing for the 2023 Medicare Open Enrollment Season, (2) Therapies for Pain Management.
- 8/28/2023 – (1) New DC Laws Affecting Seniors, (2) Benefits of Senior Wellness Centers.
- 8/21/2023 – (1) Be Your Own Hero; Here’s How., (2) Senior Home Sharing is Stability.
- 8/14/2023 – (1) End-of-Life Planning; It’s Essential, (2) How You Know You Are Getting Older.
- 8/7/2023 – (1) The Beacon Newspaper “August 2023”, (2) Understanding The PACT Act.
- 7/31/2023 – (1) Confronting Racial Inequities, (2) “Oral Hygiene & Seniors…
- 7/24/2023 – (1) Affordable Services & Housing Options for Seniors, (2) Housing Programs for Seniors; Renters & Homeowners.
- 7/17/2023 – (1) Help for the Sandwich Generation, (2) Bringing Technology to All Older Adults.
- 7/10/2023 – (1) Recognizing Maryland Volunteers, (2) What’s in DC’s FY24 Budget for Seniors?
- 7-3-2023 – (1) DC Department of Aging & Community Living 3rd Qtr 2023 Senior Address, (2) Promoting Stroke Prevention Awareness.
- 6/26/2023 – (1) Accessing Legal Help Services for Free or Fee-Reduced, (2) Senior Oral Health in Crisis.
- 6/19/2023 – (1) Introducing Ms Senior DC 2023, (2) “Home Sharing for Seniors.
- 6/12/2023 – AARP Maryland presents PROTECT WEEK 2023
- 6/5/2023 – (1) Recognizing Abuse within Long-Term Care Settings, (2) Role of Poly-Victimization on Financial Exploitation.
- 5/29/2023 – (1) Avoiding Real Property Tax Lien Auctions, (2) Understanding Sexual Health for the 50+.
- 5/22/2023 – (1) How to Identify Elder Fraud & Neglect, (2) Protecting Seniors Against Current Scams.
- 5/15/2023 – (1) Have You Renewed Your Medicaid?, (2) Laughter is Good Medicine.
- 5/8/2023 – (1) The Importance of Internet Access & Adoption for Seniors, (2) The Value of End-Of-Life Planning.
- 5/1/2023 – (1) Energy Assistance Programs for Seniors, (2) Let’s Have a Senior Sex Talk.
- 4/24/2023 – (1) Benefit Changes with End of COVID Public Health Emergencies, (2) Oral Hygiene, Dentures & more…
- 4/17/2023 – (1) Identifying Mental Health Disorders, (2) Lowering Internet Costs for Seniors.
- 4/10/2023 – (1) Check Your Utility Bill!, (2) Budgets, Advocacy & Events.
- 4/3/2023 – (1) Introducing the New DACL Director, (2) Avoiding Financial Scams & more.
- 3/27/2023 – (1) FREE Legal Services in DC for the 60+, (2) COVID Is Not Over!.