
Some positive trends in the way we view aging offer hopeful signs
Dear readers, I recently was interviewed by geropsychologist and author Joseph Casciani on his radio show “Living to 100 Club,” heard on...

Successful Aging: Why acting your age may not be all it’s cracked up to be
I am a 75-year old woman who fortunately has the opportunity to continue working. Being self-employed helps. I am not always available to...

Successful Aging: So what exactly should an 81-year-old person sound like?
I had a phone conversation with a hospital receptionist to schedule an appointment for some lab work. I told her I did not want to drive...

Successful Aging: 4 ways to thrive and be healthy during the pandemic
Dear Readers, This past week I had the opportunity to speak at the Healthy Living Virtual Expo sponsored by the Southern California News...

900 columns and 19 years later, Successful Aging readers are still teaching me new things
Dear readers. Each fall I write an anniversary column that reflects some of what I have learned from our readers during this past year....

Want to hear something funny? Laughter is beneficial for good health
Dear readers, It is time for some levity. Today’s column is about laughter and how it can help us manage these challenging times – both...