Dr. Buzz Baker joined us on the show today to discuss his long career and studies of the aging process. He is currently serves as Director of the Center of Aging at McDaniel college and has been in the field since 1972. At McDaniel, the program is available for students perusing either an undergraduate and masters degree in many various career paths. There are topics touching on many aspects of the aging process in fields such as, biology, pharmaceutical, disease, care, spirituality, and many more.

Dr. Baker discussed how preventing health problems in midlife can lead to a healthier aging process. Devastating diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s cant not be predicted, but you can try to prevent them by staying healthy. Other key steps to a healthy old age are to avoid excesses, nutrition, calcium, maintaining blood pressure, weight control and cardio & strength training. These factors may not prevent all threats, but being healthy will help you stay healthy longer.

Steve had the opportunity to attend a major conference in Washington, D. C. with legislators.  Colin Powell was one of the speakers and he shared many great insights; including, his personal rules of leadership.

Colin Powell’s 13 Rules of Leadership

1. It ain’t as bad as you think. I will look better in the morning.
2. Get mad, then get over it.
3. Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it.
4. It can be done!
5. Be careful what you choose. You may get it.
6. Don’t let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
7. You can’t make someone else’s choices. You shouldn’t let someone else make yours.
8. Check the small things.
9. Share credit.
10. Remain calm. Be kind.
11. Have a vision. Be demanding.
12. Don’t take counsel of your fears or naysayers.
13. Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.