We can all help the effort to reframe age as positive
9/13/2026 N.S., who wrote that aging is getting a bad rap, suggested we needed a campaign to emphasize that old is good without referring to cheese or wine. The FrameWorks Institute, a think tank in Boston, created an initiative titled “Reframing Aging” to address what it says our nation needs: an attitude adjustment about aging. What to do The initiative identified several themes found to boost knowledge, attitudes and policy preferences on aging issues, all part of this att
Successfully Aging: An interview about aging and longevity with grandchildren
9/6/2026 It’s not what I anticipated when my three grandchildren — ages 17, 20 and 23 — came to visit me before going to dinner. It was to celebrate my 86th birthday. (OK, how old did you think I was?) I realized having all three in my living room at one time was an opportunity. So, I asked these beautiful young adults, “How would you like to help me write a column?” They agreed to a collective interview. Here are the questions and some of what I learned. 1. What do you think