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Age-Blind: Seeing Through Workplace Longevity
Much has been debated about “color-blind” policies, which argue that decisions should be based on ability rather than race. At Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive!, we believe

Thank You(th)!
November – when many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving — is the ideal month to talk about “thanks”. Did you know that giving thanks – gratitude –

It’s October, let’s feel fear!
October has become associated with scary and spooky themes for cultural and historical reasons including Halloween, All Saints’ Day, seasonal changes, harvest traditions, and various

Why Going Back to School After 50 is Such a Wise Choice!
September is a time when many young people go back to school. Formal education is often associated with young individuals, however, the idea of returning

Don’t Grow Old – Read Real Books!
83% of the Swiss population reads books representing the third source of media in Switzerland — behind surfing the internet for news, watching movies, and listening to

“Artificial Intelligence (AI)” or “Dumb Realities (DR)?”
Wake-Up! Artificial intelligence or “AI.” What an odd name. Is it truly “artificial” — as opposed to “reality”? Is it truly “intelligent” — as opposed

How to live longer and better through Friendships and Passions!
We examine why community relationships are important and why strengthening them after age 50+ contributes to longevity, health, and wellness.