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...
How to celebrate 60 years of marriage, the Diamond anniversary
Q. My husband and I, 83 and 81, respectively, will be married 60 years in December. We are a small family of eight – two children with...
Returning to engage with questions about aging and longevity
7/6/2025 I’m happy to be back after taking off the month of June. Thanks to the many readers who responded to my decision to begin...
23 years into writing Successful Aging, time to make a minor adjustment
5/18/2025 This column is a bit more personal than others. No, there are no drastic conditions to report, and I am not giving up the...