Successful Aging: How men are adjusting to life in the time of COVID-19
Several weeks ago, I wrote a column about retired women and their adjustment to the early phase of COVID-19. It seems timely to get a...
Successful Aging: Are some adult children overprotective in trying to shield their parents from COVI
Q: Although well meaning, my four adult children are driving my husband and me crazy because of the COVID-19 virus. They insist on...
Successful Aging: I’m worried my spouse is depressed. What should I do?
I am concerned about my 83-year old husband. He has arthritis and a well-managed heart condition. Neither of these are of great concern...
Successful Aging: Help! My 88-year-old aunt won’t accept our assistance over the holidays
Q. My 88-year-old aunt has hosted holiday dinners for many years. This year, she once again decided to have the family Thanksgiving...
Successful Aging: How to handle household finances and more if your spouse is hospitalized
Q. My husband and I have a traditional marriage of 52 years. He has taken care of the usual tasks of the household typical of my...
Successful Aging: When should adult children intervene for aging parents?
Q. I am having difficulty knowing when to intervene with my father’s good intentions without insulting his dignity. My father is 89 and...