For Senior Citizen’s Day, ask what you can learn from an older person
It all began with President Ronald Reagan in 1988 when he signed Proclamation 5847 to designate August 21 as Senior Citizen’s Day, a day...
How to get help for an aging family member when you live far away
Q. I am very concerned about my mother. She is having memory problems, no longer can drive and can easily forget to turn off the stove....
Successful Aging: Let’s talk about all the ways we benefit from aging
Last week we addressed the question of how to cope with age-related changes; many of them require adapting to loss. Yet aging is not only...
5 tips to help older people cope with age-related changes
Q. As a 79-year-old woman, I have noticed lots of changes. I used to play tennis and no longer do so. I used to stay up late at night and...
How older women can combat feeling invisible or unseen in social situations
Q. I recently attended my grandson’s high school graduation party with his classmates and my son-in-law and daughter’s friends. Although...
Successful Aging: Here are ways seniors can boost their energy levels
Q. I am debating taking on the leadership role of a major nonprofit organization. At age 78, my concern is if I will have enough energy...