The hottest Ageing Substack posts right now

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Dementia (.... and Joe Biden)

Brain Pizza • 1258 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Cognition Ageing Memory Alzheimer's

Our world is getting older as life expectancy increases, leading to a significant demographic shift with implications for society.
As we age, changes in mental abilities are natural, with factors like brain tissue flexibility diminishing and communication speed between nerve cells slowing down.
Dementia is a complex condition, not a normal part of aging, and it is essential to recognize signs early for timely interventions and support.

Three Luscious, Easy, Somewhat Vintage Salads

The Department of Salad: Official Bulletin • 2535 implied HN points • 04 Sep 23

🍲 Food & Drink Recipes Ageing Memory Salads Cooking

The author shares three luscious and somewhat vintage salad recipes.
The author reflects on aging and memory, discussing how memory works and how it changes with age.
The author humorously contemplates the idea of controlling what memories stay in the mind as it gets more crowded.

The curse of f*ckability

The Shift With Sam Baker • 738 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23

🎭️ Culture Gender Ageing Empowerment Sexuality

The concept of 'fuckability' is a curse that affects women from puberty and beyond, with societal expectations and objectification causing harm.
Women, especially as they age, are rejecting the societal pressure of being seen as 'fuckable' and embracing their independence and experiences.
The issue of 'fuckability' is deeply intertwined with power dynamics and ownership over women, beyond just physical appearance.

Death, taxes and ageing

The ZIPster • 26 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24

🏥 Health & Wellness Exercise Ageing Physical activity Fitness

Ageing can lead to reduced muscle development and size due to inactivity.
Retirement often leads to less exercise, but it's important to stay active for health benefits.
Public parks and accessible facilities can help encourage physical activity in society.

This is what a grandma looks like

The Shift With Sam Baker • 199 implied HN points • 08 Dec 22

🎭️ Culture Ageing Society Women Media

Ageing is a natural process that can bring different perspectives at various stages of life.
Becoming a grandma can evoke complex emotions and societal perceptions.
Grandmothers today break stereotypes by being diverse, active, and defying traditional expectations.

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Daily Exasperation #3

Exasperated Infrastructures • 9 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23

🎭️ Culture Lifestyle Community Ageing Transportation

Golf carts can be a safe and spacious mobility option in certain circumstances.
Retirement communities often use golf carts for practical transportation within the community.
Challenges arise in satellite communities when traditional transportation methods don't meet residents' needs.