24 years later, Successful Aging readers are still sharing their insights
October 12, 2025 Each October, I write an anniversary column to share what I have learned from our readers. It’s now 24 years and 1,174 weekly columns later. That weekly schedule continued until mid-year, when I decided to write a column every other week. To my delight, my wonderful editor, Erik Pedersen, now goes back through the thousand-plus columns and selects ones for those alternate weeks. So, folks, I am still with you every week. The process of researching these ann
How Ageism Awareness Day aims to overcome persistent bias
9/28/2025 October 9 is Ageism Awareness Day, an initiative launched in 2022 by the American Society on Aging (ASA), a national membership...
Why there’s nothing new about ageism and age discrimination
September 14, 2025 Q. I recently turned 68 and have many years of successful administrative and sales experience. In the past 14 months,...
What are the common traits of older people known as ‘super agers’
8/31/2025 Q. At age 86, I want to continue to live a long and healthy life. I have heard of the term “super agers.” How old are they, and...
What to consider if you’re a ‘solo ager’ without a family support net
8/17/2025 Q. I am a 74-year-old woman, never married and have no children. I am worried about what will happen to me when I am “really...
How to maintain a caring relationship with someone with Alzheimer’s disease
8/3/2025 Q. Some of my friends and acquaintances are having memory problems. Most are suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. In keeping up...