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As the new year begins, resolutions don’t have to be punishing or unrealistic—especially as we get older. In this episode, Bill Monty shares ten fun, practical, and meaningful New Year’s resolutions designed specifically for older adults heading into the next 365 days. From movement and sleep to laughter, learning, and connection, these resolutions focus on feeling better, living fully, and aging with confidence—without guilt or pressure.

Whether you choose one resolution or all ten, this episode offers encouragement, perspective, and a reminder that getting older can still be joyful.

Mentioned in this episode:

Learning Italian Made Easy with Myra Rhodes - We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

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#gettingolder #agingwel, #newyearresolutionsforseniors #agingwithconfidence
#healthyagingtips #lifeafter50 #seniorlifestylepodcast #babyboomer #genz

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In this nostalgic episode of Bill Monty’s Guide for Getting Older, Bill takes a warm and funny trip down memory lane to revisit the holiday traditions from the 1930s through the 1980s that have all but disappeared. From aluminum Christmas trees with spinning light wheels, tinsel that sparkled but had an "edge" to it, Christmas caroling, and Christmas catalogs kids treated like priceless treasure, we celebrate the simple joys that shaped our childhood holidays. Join us for stories, laughs, and memories that will take you right back to those magical moments of Christmas past.

Some traditions fade, but the feeling remains — and the memories we treasure become the greatest gifts of all.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and help someone else take a little break from the world.

Happy Holidays to all of you and your loved ones from our podcast family

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• Forgotten Christmas traditions by decade
• Holiday rituals that technology replaced
• Small-town celebrations that brought everyone together
• Why nostalgia feels especially powerful during the holidays

#HolidayTraditions, #ChristmasMemories, #VintageHolidays, #OldSchoolChristmas

#ThrowbackHoliday, #BabyBoomerMemories

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In this episode, I not only revisit the never-ending saga of Medicare and Medicaid and the failure of these systems for many Americans but I alsom look at one particular man. His name was Peter David. He was an author, and he was a star among comic book fans for his amazing body of work for the major publishers of science fiction and super-heroes.

But...when he needed someone to leap tall buildings in a single bound for him, when he and his family thought that they could rely on the various insurances, private and government sponsored, to help him when he needed it most, well those same entities became the villians of the story.

And that isn't right. Not in America.

I also discuss the latest, laughable increase in social security for those who receive that benefit and how the recent inflation and Medicare price hike news basically wipes that out before it even takes effect.

I always ask that each of us strive to be kind, but to paraphrase one of Peter David's heroes, maybe it's time that HULK SMASH!

Links from this episode;

www.medicare.gov

www.medicaid.gov

www.ncoa.org (National Council on Aging)

USAging (To find an Area Agency on Aging near you)

#Medicare #Medicaid, #HealthCareforAll #PeterDavid

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This week, we say farewell to Dame Patricia Routledge — the unforgettable Hyacinth “Bouquet” from Keeping Up Appearances. At 96, Dame Patricia left behind more than laughter; she left lessons on living fully at every age.

From British sitcom fame to singing opera in Italian at 60, painting flowers at 80, and baking rye bread at 95, Dame Patricia never stopped learning, laughing, or blooming. In this episode, I reflect on her remarkable life and what it teaches us about embracing aging — not as an ending, but as a beautiful new chapter.

We’ll also talk about:

• The surprising way Patricia Routledge found peace in her later years
• How to keep growing, learning, and creating joy at any age
• My own thoughts on aging, reinvention, and why “you still have time”

👉 Plus, I share a few podcast recommendations — including You Still Have Time and Impariamo l’Italiano Piano Piano — for anyone looking to keep their mind and heart young.

As Dame Patricia once said:

Rest in peace, Dame Patricia — and thank you for showing us how to bloom. 🌷

🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to follow, rate, and share Bill Monty’s Guide for Getting Older.
Stay safe, stay kind, and keep blooming.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Learn Italian: We learn Italian step by step | Impariamo l'italiano piano piano

You Still Have Time podcast: You Still Have Time | Podcast on Spotify

#AgingGracefully #PatriciaRoutledge #KeepingUpAppearances #BritishComedy #BillMontysGuide #GettingOlder #YouStillHaveTime #PositiveAging #Inspiration #LifeAfter60

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I'm celebrating International Podcast Day today! Thank you for your support of my podcasts, Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older and Tales from South Florida, BUT, if you've ever wondered what podcasts I listen to, I'm gonna tell you here.

I hope that you will give these independent podcasters a listen because they are the heart and soul of podcasting around the world.

So, hit that play button and let's get started.

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In this episode, I explore how today's political division, fear, and censorship in America echo some of the darkest chapters in our history - the American Revolution, the Civil War, the McArthy era of the 1950's, Vietnam, Nixon, Watergate and the horror and terror pf 9/11.

Is it time for young people who have lived a very long time to take up the reins of common sense and attempt to quell the fires of suspicion and hatred that have caused us to lose the ability to have civil discourse when we don't agree? If so, how do we do this?

One way is to use out hard-won wisdom to guide others, to assure them that we have been down these streets before and we always manage to come back strong.

I say yes. It is time to lead with calm, courage and clarity.

Join me.

#cancelculture #georgecarlin #freedom #seniorwisdom #staystrongamerica

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LOVE!

It’s the one word that can calm anger, inspire poets, turn sadness into sonnets, and give hope to the hopeless. When we’re young, love feels like a fiery rush—adrenaline, passion, and fantasy all wrapped together. Many say nothing ever compares to that first wild spark.

But is that really true?

In this episode of Bill Monty’s Guide for Getting Older, we explore how love changes as we age. Do our expectations of romance fade, or does love grow into something deeper, more comforting, and more alive than anything we’ve ever known? From passionate beginnings to lifelong connection, we’ll talk about love, intimacy, and the ways relationships evolve over time.

Because let’s face it—what the world needs now is love, in every form, at every age.

#love #romance #olderlove #passion #relationships #agingwell #connection

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When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. But how? In this episode, we journey back to the early 20th century and examine the true story of a German immigrant named Carl Laemmle. His journey from bookkeeper to Hollywood pioneer shows how reinvention after loss can change the world.

This fascinating journey takes us from the streets of New York to the founding of Hollywood, all because one man asked: "What can I create out of what they took from me?" It's a timeless lesson about reinvention that applies whether you're 25 or 85.

The next big thing doesn't always start with a dream. Sometimes it starts with a disaster. As we navigate our own losses—jobs, relationships, or opportunities—Laemmle's story reminds us that reinvention isn't just possible; it might be world-changing.

Sometimes what looks like the end is just the beginning.

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