We are the generation in the middle – the “midlifers”.

Raising children — or launching them.
Caring for aging parents.
Navigating our own physical changes.
Watching our partners retire — or wondering who we will be when we do.

We are striving to live longer.
But longevity without strength, wellness, and meaning is not enough.

As an emergency physician, I have seen how fragile life can be. As a parent and grandparent, I see how full it can be. As the daughter of seniors in their 90’s, I am witness to the vulnerability of aging. The CURE lives at the intersections of these cycles of life.

The CURE is a medically grounded, deeply human exploration of how “midlifers” navigate the now and beyond with strength and purpose.

CURE stands for:

• Compassion — for ourselves and those we care for.
• Understanding — of the science of aging, resilience, and longevity.
• Respect — for the realities of time, limits, and responsibility.
• Empathy — for the emotional weight of caregiving, partnership, and reinvention.

Midlife is also about depth.

The beauty of walking in nature.
The stabilizing force of faith or spiritual practice.
The anchoring presence of community, sport, and activity.
The unexpected joy of grandchildren.

In studying communities such as the Blue Zones — regions of the world identified by Dan Buettner where people live long, engaged lives — we see that connection, purpose, movement, and belonging matter as much as medicine. There is no magic pill to reduce suffering or guarantee a vibrant long life, but the effort we expend now can, at the very least, promise connection and meaning.

In the space of these pages, I will integrate science, medicine, and literature with inspiration and intention as we discover the ways we can successfully navigate our midlife and late years. We don’t always get what we wish for – illness, accidents, and “life” happen – but adhering to the CURE’s prescription will support you in those challenges.

Let’s take the journey together!