5 ways to stay informed about aging, ageism and being healthy
Hello, dear readers. I am back after taking a brief sabbatical from my column, a first in 22 years. Several weeks ago, my column featured...
People are living longer. Here’s how to stay current on the topic of aging
The topic of aging seems to be everywhere and relevant to almost every aspect of life. That was not the case in the mid-1970s when I...
How Successful Aging columns keep on going past the publication date
What happens to Successful Aging columns after they are published? I know they make appearances in newsletters, websites and newspapers,...
How money worries affect men and women as they age
Q. I am a 73-year-old divorced woman who recently retired. Having worked almost all my life, this is the first time I will be withdrawing...
What you need to know about the challenges faced by caregivers
Do you recall what you were doing on February 16? Few of us probably do. It was National Caregiver’s Day, observed on the third Friday in...
How solo agers, those older people without children, can prepare for later years
Q. As a single woman in my late 70s with no children or grandchildren, I worry. Who will be there for me when I need someone –...