The Message Garcelle Beauvais Has for Thriving After 50

Even if you maintain a healthy lifestyle at 50 and older, you’re not “too young” or “too healthy” to learn about your risk for shingles and about vaccination.We had a chance to talk with GSK’s spokesperson Garcelle Beauvais about the realities of aging and how one impactful conversation with her pharmacist changed her perspective.What was your reaction to first learning about the virus that causes shingles?Garcelle Beauvais: How can shingles affect the way you live your life? Do you know anyone who has experienced shingles?Garcelle Beauvais: Are there any misconceptions about shingles that you can debunk for us? Garcelle Beauvais: What advice would you give to those who delay doctor visits as they get older?Garcelle Beauvais: Why was partnering with the THRIVE@50+ campaign important to you?Garcelle Beauvais: Aside from your risk for shingles, what’s something in your life that surprised you since you’ve turned 50?Garcelle Beauvais: As a multi-hyphenate powerhouse, a lot is demanded of you between your family and career. And as the old adage goes, “You can’t fill up someone else’s cup if yours isn’t full.” How do you keep your cup filled?Garcelle Beauvais: Finally, do you have a philosophy for living your best life and thriving at or after 50? What do you want others 50 and older to know?Garcelle Beauvais: .GSK and Garcelle Beauvais edited quotes for clarity and length.>

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