Successful Aging: Celebrating 16 years and nearly 800 columns with you
Dear readers, Each October, I write an anniversary column to reflect on what I have learned from our readers during this past year. After...
Successful Aging: The dilemma of finding a board and care home
Q. We recently had a terrible experience with a board and care home. My mother who has dementia was not cared for, although the staff...
Successful Aging: There are so many ways to celebrate being 60
Q. I am about to turn 60 years old and want this birthday to feel special. I am a baby boomer and refuse to think of myself as “old.” ...
Successful Aging: How to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day
August is a month with several days designated for celebration. Aug. 11 is National Raspberry Tart Day; the 13th is International...
Successful Aging: The legacy of a house
Q My mother recently passed away. She lived in her own home for the past 50 years. I now have the responsibility of getting her house...
Successful Aging: Dying of a broken heart can be a reality
Q My closest friend and mentor just died at age 77. She was married to the love of her life for 55 years. One week after the funeral, her...