
Successful Aging: What makes for a successful retirement?
Dear readers, I received an email in response to two columns I wrote that addressed a question from a retired scientist who was trying to...

Successful Aging: Love advice for when you and your partner live apart
Q. I am 75 years old and have a relationship question. I am in love with a woman who lives two thousand miles away. She has a deep...

Successful Aging: How to create a more age-friendly world
Dear readers. I recently returned from Toronto where I attended and presented at a conference offered by the International Federation on...


Successful Aging: Find your passion — more strategies for the road to discovery
Dear readers, Last week S.G., a recently retired scientist, had difficulty answering this question: “What is your passion?” He felt...

Successful Aging: Important questions that will help you find your passion
Question: I recently retired as a senior scientist from a laboratory. Several people have asked me what I plan to do next. Some have...

Successful Aging: I don’t have children; where will I live as I get older?
Dear readers, Last week, we discussed some options for S.K., who is in her mid-60’s, lives alone and has no children. She wants to know...