Successful aging: Let’s drop the old term ‘elderly’ and start using ‘elder’ for a new perspective
I recently had a conversation with a friend whose parents were retiring to Arizona. She referred to them as elderly. I asked their age....
Want to hear something funny? Laughter is beneficial for good health
Dear readers, It is time for some levity. Today’s column is about laughter and how it can help us manage these challenging times – both...
Successful Aging: Why has the pandemic caused me to procrastinate?
Q. I have become a professional procrastinator. Since the virus and being self-quarantined, there is no urgency in my life; no one...
Successful Aging: Should you try to be productive during the pandemic?
Q: I am 70 years old and have been retired for several years. Prior to the pandemic, my life was very active, volunteering, going to...
Successful Aging: Focusing on the wide-ranging contributions of older Americans
Dear readers, It’s time for a celebration. May is Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate older Americans for their past and current...
Successful Aging: How to stay positive during these difficult times
Q. I am 80 years old and have become very much aware of my age during this pandemic. Although I am healthy, I know I am in the high-risk...