Booming Bites Weekly: November 17, 2025
In this week's Booming Bites we’re exploring why you may want to consider starting a business later in life, what life lessons Susan Williams has learned as she turned 62, some emerging housing solutions for older adults, plus two breakthrough studies on aging.
Published on Nov 17th 2025 2 min read.
This week we’re exploring why you may want to consider starting a business later in life, what life lessons Susan Williams has learned as she turned 62, some emerging housing solutions for older adults, plus two breakthrough studies - one on multilingualism slowing brain aging, the other on sudden aging inflection points you didn’t see coming.
Why Starting a Business Later in Life May Be the Opportunity You’ve Been Waiting For
Many people would like to start a business later in life but aren't sure whether it's a good idea. In our latest Learning Bites, Susan Williams speaks with Susan Reid about how launching a business post-career can draw on your experience, bring purpose, and tap into a fresh sense of momentum.
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Turning 62: Some Things I Know for Sure—and What I’m Still Learning
Booming Encore's Founder, Susan Williams, just turned 62. She reflects on what she knows, what she doesn't and how she's discovering to find peace in the space in between.
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America’s Elderly Housing Crisis Sparks Backyard “NORC” Solution
With traditional retirement housing under pressure, some older adults are turning to neighbourhood clusters. Know as “Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities” these areas are helping people to stay connected, independent and well supported.
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Learning Another Language May Slow Brain Aging
A landmark study of more than 80,000 people found multilingual individuals were at significantly lower risk of accelerated brain aging—a powerful, accessible tool for maintaining mental vitality.
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Humans Age Faster in Two Sharp Peaks—Mid-40s and Early 60s
New molecular research suggests aging isn’t always gradual. We see to have two major inflection points occur around ages 44 and 60. Recognizing these timing windows may help us to act smarter and earlier.
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Longevity Tip of the Day
Stay curious and challenge your brain. Whether it’s picking up a new language, exploring new tech, or learning a fresh skill—curiosity keeps you mentally resilient and unlocks fresh meaning in life.
Here's to living your best booming encore!
