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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 29 MIN

A 62-Year-Old And Her 13-Year-Old Niece Talk About Growing Up And Growing Older

from Aging ain't for Sissies · host Marcy Backhus

Send us Fan MailI'm on vacation this week, so I hope you'll enjoy this replay of one of my favorite episodes!This episode is a fun and honest conversation across generations. We ask each other the questions people don't always think to ask—from friendships and first memories to aging, respect, marriage, health, and what really matters at every stage of life. We don't agree on everything, but that's what makes the conversation so good.In this episode, we talk about:Why every age has something valuable to teach us.How friendships change as we move through different stages of life.Our earliest memories—and why some stay with us forever.The best age to be and why gratitude can shape every season of life.Respect for older adults, whether it's on public transportation, at home, or in everyday interactions.Advice for teens navigating social media, friendships, and growing up.Why some older adults become isolated or grumpy—and how connection can make a difference.When it's okay to ask someone's age...and when it's probably better not to.Marriage, settling down, divorce, and why your twenties are such an important time of life.Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, and how these illnesses affect entire families.Retirement communities versus multigenerational living—and what we gain when generations stay connected.Exercise, appearance, and realistic ways to age as well as we can.Longevity, quality of life, and what we hope for at the end of our journey.Thanks for spending part of your day with us. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we enjoyed having it.For more episodes, resources, and ways to connect, visit www.agingaintforsissiespodcast.com. And if you have ideas for future episodes, I'd love to hear from you through the website.Enjoy the show—and I'll be back soon with brand-new episodes!

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Send us Fan Mail I'm on vacation this week, so I hope you'll enjoy this replay of one of my favorite episodes! This episode is a fun and honest conversation across generations. We ask each other the questions people don't always think to ask—from friendships and first memories to aging, respect, marriage, health, and what really matters at every stage of life. We don't agree on everything, but that's what makes the conversation so good. In this episode, we talk about: Why every age has someth...

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