Successful Aging turns 21: What I’ve learned from readers
Each October I write an anniversary column that reflects what I have learned from our readers. This is year 21 and 1,038 columns later....
Why multigenerational friendships are beneficial as we age
Q. I am 75 years old and continue to work full-time in my profession. My husband’s social life and mine are intertwined. If he exits...
How ageism harms individuals, society and the economy
This week, we are revisiting the subject of ageism, a prejudice against individuals because of their age, the most widespread and...
Why some people want to retire and others want to keep on working
Q. I am in my late 60s and continue to work while most of my friends are happily retired. My job as an educator has never been just a...
Tennis great Serena Williams offers wisdom about retirement as a life evolution
It takes a star to bring attention to an institution that many want to rename, redefine and even eliminate. And Serena Williams has done...
National Grandparent’s Day is a time to consider all that our elders do
It’s National Grandparent’s Day! We love to talk about our grandchildren, show pictures and tout their accomplishments. And that’s...