Marilyn Murray Willison
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Marilyn Murray Willison
Marilyn Murray Willison, a UCLA graduate, is a six-time award-winning author and former international journalist, who has a unique perspective when it comes to the complicated issues regarding America’s seniors. Her byline has appeared in over 25 publications on both sides of the Atlantic, and her opinion pieces, personality profiles and celebrity interviews have reached millions of readers.
Since 1984, Willison has lived with multiple sclerosis, which has given her a unique perspective on dealing with the myriad challenges that accompany a disability. As former health and fitness editor for the Los Angeles Times syndicate, Willison brings both a personal and professional background to her columns for seniors.
As a wife, mother and grandmother, Willison approaches aging with an optimistic curiosity and an undisguised enthusiasm. Visit her website at www.marilynwillison.com.
Posts
Love After 60: How Seniors Are Redefining Romance
There's no doubt about it: Romance among retired folks is definitely on the rise. For some, it may be a matter of loneliness, financial need,...
Transform Aging with Proactive Self-Care on Your Terms
I may sound a tad cynical, but at this stage in our lives, we are old enough to understand that there simply isn't anyone else...
Psych Yourself Up
When I find myself caught in an emotional hamster wheel of doom and gloom, I dial up a phrase that, if repeated often enough, will...
How Happy Are You?
According to Yang Yang, a University of Chicago sociologist: "The good news is that with age comes happiness."
Diabetes and You
There's no doubt that more people—including plenty of baby boomers—are diabetic today than ever before. Here's why.
Voulez-Vous Help Your Brain?
We now know that the brain is actually like a muscle, and learning a new (or additional) language can provide a strenuous mental workout. Here...
Bonus Benefits of Dance
One study showed that dancing can build better brain function and even reduce the chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. Here's what else is so great...
Are Your Finances in Order?
One all-too-common trait among Baby Boomers is the tendency to be a little money-phobic. And after decades of chasing dreams, caring for our kids, and...
Why You Don’t Want to Be a Couch Potato
It's no secret that whatever our age happens to be, physical exercise is essential. But that's not the only reason why we should exercise.
Forget Downsizing!
For many of my Baby Boomer peers, the most dreaded activity on the horizon is the possibility of being forced to downsize from where they...
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