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Successful Aging

A weekly syndicated newspaper column by Helen Dennis

After 18 years and more than 875 columns, Helen continues to delight readers with her Successful Aging column for the Southern California News Group. The syndicated column reaches more than 1.6 million readers weekly.

Why there’s nothing funny about ageist greeting cards

Dear readers, This week’s column is a continuation of our conversation about ageism, noting that where you live matters. Among all of the...

Why there’s been an outbreak of ageism during the pandemic

Dear readers, “With the pandemic, there has been a parallel outbreak of ageism,” writes social scientists in a recent article published...

Why it may be difficult transitioning from employee to ‘volunteer’

Q. After 40 years and at age 75, I just retired from an organization where I had a very significant role which I enjoyed; one of impact,...

The importance of having pets, and a plan in place to care for them if you’re away

Dear N.T., You clearly have a dilemma. We know that staying home and living alone can be an isolating experience. Pets can ease the void...

Why this may be the right time to start on a project for future generations

Q. I have a project in mind during this pandemic. Having missed this from my parents, I would like to write down my history for my kids...

When you’re offered a senior discount and you aren’t yet a senior

Q. I hope I am not too young to ask a question for your column. I am 53 years old, a mom with two great kids, active and work full-time....

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Successful Aging appears

in the following newspapers:

The Los Angeles Daily News

The Daily Breeze

Pasadena Star News

Long Beach Press Telegram

Whittier Daily News

San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Santa Barbara Sun

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Orange County Register

Redlands Daily Facts

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