“Aging … better” is a new online resource for active older adults

I am no longer the only blogger in the family.

My husband Jack has recently launched an online publication which should be of interest to all of us who are getting older, and especially anyone who wants to make sure they’re doing all they can to stay healthy and make the best of our senior years.

It’s called Aging … better, a blog and newsletter created on Substack. The site has news and information about topics such as nutrition and exercise that support active older living. But it also will include coverage of the important topic of caregiving for older adults. 

Those topics may at first glance seem contradictory, but really aren’t. People naturally want to remain as vital as they can as long as possible, but the connection between aging and caregiving is almost inevitable. Government statistics show that anyone 65 or older has a 70 percent chance of needing some kind of assistive care before the end of their lives.

In fact, even as many adults strive to be vital and active in their 50s and 60s, they find themselves as caregivers for parents in their 80s or 90s. So Aging … better’s subject matter is complementary even as it addresses two very different aspects of older life. 

Examples of recent posts include how resistance training can prevent muscle loss, how self-care is important for caregivers, eating tips for better health, and a collection of online links for organizations that support caregivers.

Jack’s interest in creating this new resource was sparked by several things. His interest in elder issues in large part came from a two-year stint with the New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative, a nonprofit news organization which focused its coverage on caregiving for older adults. His own experiences helping care for his aging parents provided a personal perspective on caregiving issues.

Plus, as a long-time journalist (including 18 years at the D&C) and journalism professor, Jack likes to write (like me) and share his knowledge with the greater community.

All information published on Aging … better is freely available, without advertising or paid subscription. The site can be found at agingbetter.substack.com. Site visitors may register to receive email updates of the latest reports, but it’s not required.

Check it out and see what you think!  

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(posted 9/21/2025)

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