Successful Aging: Three signs that you should stop someone from driving
Dear readers: Last week, we addressed E.R.’s concern about her friend who is showing signs of confusion. Her family is aware there is a...
Successful Aging: If I believe my friend is driving with dementia, should I speak up?
Q. I recently traveled with a friend to Alaska and noticed she seemed a bit confused. Shortly after arriving home, we made some social...
Successful Aging: Avoiding falls is an important part of staying healthy
Q. Recently two of my friends in their late 70’s fell outside their home – one on a waxed floor at a theater; the other tripping over the...
Successful Aging: Does age reduce our creativity – or enhance it?
Q. Please settle an argument for me. My husband insists that we get less creative as we get older. I say no – that age has nothing to do...
Successful Aging: How can I prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
Q. I recently returned from visiting a friend who is in the memory care section of an assisted living facility. He has Alzheimer’s...
Successful Aging: Remember that there are also positives to getting older
Q. I recently spent the afternoon with my eight-year-old granddaughter who asked, “Grandma, do you know you have a lot of lines on your...