Successful Aging: My friend is turning 80 but doesn’t want a party
Q. My “lady friend” is turning 80 and doesn’t want a party. Although she has many friends, she is ambivalent about inviting them to this...
Considering a medical alert device? Here’s what you should know before buying.
Question: I recently hurt my back and am unsteady on my feet. My husband continues to work away from the house, as do I when I can. I am...
Successful Aging: The questions you should ask about hearing loss and the price of hearing aids
Q. I am finally admitting a hearing loss. Given my age of 76, I guess I should not be surprised. After meeting with an audiologist and...
Successful Aging: Why are my female friends more worried about longterm financial security?
Q. I and several of my women friends are retired and have some financial security. Yet there is this fear of running out of funds. One...
Successful Aging: Why do some medical practitioners make assumptions based on age?
Q. I recently called my internist to make an appointment for a routine EKG. The receptionist asked the important initial questions: date...
Successful Aging: 6 tips to help a loved one in a skilled nursing facility
Q. I enjoy your columns in the Sunday newspaper and appreciate your focus on the healthier philosophies on aging that include a positive...