Why using a trainer to get in shape isn’t only for the youngest or fittest
1/26/2025 Q. I am a 75-year-old woman thinking about getting a fitness coach since I don’t easily exercise on my own. I hear about...
How to respond to signs of mild cognitive impairment and memory loss
1/19/2025 Q. Two members of our book group have early signs of cognitive impairment. We have become so close after 10 years of being...
Turning 60? Here are some things you need to know about this stage of life
1/12/2025 Q. I just celebrated my 58th birthday. In my head, I hear “you almost are 60.” Despite being in my 50s, I keep thinking of...
Why you shouldn’t ignore any age-related hearing loss
1/5/2025 I recently received an email suggesting I would be doing a favor to others if I wrote about age-related hearing loss and the...
How being kind to people can improve your health
12/29/2024 I recently received the following letter that inspired this week’s column. Here it is. “I am an 87-year-old woman, gray-haired...
What you need to know about volunteering after retirement
12/22/2024 Q. I recently retired as a customer service specialist in the healthcare industry. I loved my work, the connection to people...