Words like "fashionista" (one who pays close attention to fashion trends) and "frugalista" (one who leads a frugal lifestyle but stays healthy and fashionable by buying second hand and growing a garden, etc.) have made their way into the English language. These wonderful "ista" words efficiently capture a concept in just one word.

On November 24, 2008 I created the new word "ageinista" to describe someone who embraces the positive aspects of aging. An ageinista celebrates the wisdom and experience that comes with maturity. Rather than fighting and denying aging, an ageinista embraces the gifts that come over time. Staying active, taking care of the mind, body and spirit, and living with purpose are hallmarks of an ageinista.