Exploring ways to identify ageism and counteract its negative effects
Last week, we discussed the profound effect of ageism on longevity, physical and cognitive health, recovery from illness and more. This...
Ageism is about more than just hurt feelings
Q. You’ve written about ageism and age discrimination in several of your columns. What are we learning? I am a 70-year-old woman and...
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...