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...
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....