Successful Aging: Dangerous falls and how to avoid them
Q. I have several friends who have taken bad falls that resulted in a broken wrist, concussion and even a brain bleed. I am 81 and want...
Successful Aging: What is a geriatrician, and how do I know if I need one?
Q. I am concerned about my father who is 83 years old. He is sometimes forgetful and confused, unsteady on his feet, sleeps a lot and...
Successful Aging: Are older Americans a drag on the economy — or a boost?
Dear readers, The following headline — “Are baby boomers ruining the housing market?” — appeared in a Dec. 5th Los Angeles Times article....
Successful Aging: What you say matters when talking about older people
Q. I have a pet peeve with many reporters and journalists who use the term “75-year-old grandma (or grandpa) was blah, blah,blah.” I am a...
Successful Aging: Greedy? No, facts show the older generation keeps on giving
I recently saw the term “greedy geezer” used to refer to seniors. I am 69 years old and found the term quite offensive. I always thought...
Successful Aging: How to fight ageism and change outdated attitudes
Dear readers, This week we continue our conversation about ageism. Various movements, publications and initiatives are helping the...