The 1000th column: Looking back at 20 years of Successful Aging
Editor’s note: Here, Helen Dennis has written her 1000th Successful Aging column, a feat of perseverance, persistence and hard work that...
Successful Aging: Are aches and pains just part of getting older?
Q. As I lie here on the floor exercising due to an attack of very painful sciatica, I am fuming that my daughter-in-law says I should...
What exactly does successful aging mean, and what can I do to achieve it?
I am an 82-year-old healthy widower and have two basic questions. From your perspective, what is successful aging and what are the...
What to do if you suspect elder abuse is taking place
My neighbor who is an older widow feels she is being a victim of abuse and asked me for advice. Her son lost his job during the pandemic...
How adult children respond to aging parents, and how you can help them
I just returned from finally visiting my grandchildren in Idaho. It was a great visit, but I don’t think they understand that at 82...
Celebrating the wisdom of our elders during Older Americans Month in May
Dear readers, During the pandemic, older adults have repeatedly made headlines. Unfortunately, many of those headlines have been less...