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In this episode, Bill Monty reflects on a message he has often shared—be kind to one another—and explains why the current moment demands something more from older Americans.

Drawing on lived experience and historical memory, Bill discusses why anger, when informed and purposeful, can be a responsible and necessary response to the erosion of democratic norms. He explores how the balance of power outlined in the U.S. Constitution is meant to function, why executive overreach should concern citizens of all ages, and how agencies like ICE came into existence—and what limits were intended to restrain their power.

This episode is not about fear or division. It is about clarity, civic responsibility, and the unique role older generations can play by speaking up, educating younger Americans, and refusing to remain silent when rights and institutions are weakened.

If this episode resonated with you, please Follow or Subscribe to Bill Monty’s Guide for Getting Older. Be sure to Like, Share, and leave a review—your support helps these conversations reach others who need to hear them.

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Can the choices we made in the past really shape our health in the future? Join me, Bill Monty, as I navigate the complex journey of aging with a bad hip, weight gain, and challenges from my bouts with COVID. Through heartfelt reflections and vivid stories from the past, I highlight the lasting impacts of youthful habits on our aging bodies. From my trials with diets like Atkins and Weight Watchers to the limits imposed by my bad hip, I urge listeners in their 40s and 50s to think critically about how their current lifestyles could influence their later years. Together, let's share our strategies and experiences, fostering a community of support and insight.

On a lighter note, I open up about the vibrant role you play in the podcasting universe. Your dedication helps introduce "Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older" and "Tales from South Florida" to new listeners, and I'm immensely grateful for it. Sharing these episodes is more than just a hobby; it's a passion project fueled by the joy of connecting and exchanging valuable wisdom. Special shout-out to my listener in New York. I appreciate you taking the time to write me.
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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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#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. 🌷

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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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